Couldn’t agree more about Romany and Between two points. I can only imagine what a complete album with Romany on lead vocal and Dave on guitar solos could be.
DG 78' id still my favorite als well and I'm waiting with anticipation for Steven Wilson's Atmos mix. But I really liked the new album. Every great artist evolves, especially if they make it to 78yrs..
I felt the same. This album have a consistent atmosphere flowing as only division bell have, not the same atmosphere of division bell, but its own atmosphere.
Luck and Strange is pretty much business as usual for me. I love DG's playing and he's treading the well worn path here. Pleasant if not exactly innovative or groundbreaking. Nice and I'll have it on in the car.
If I was 78 and made this album, I would be quite happy :) David's melodic, mellow and minimalist style of writing is not to everyone's taste, I know that. I wish we could get a "David Gilmour and Friends" type album, with lots of guests and a variety of musical styles.
@@JohnnyPaton I feel that's an exaggeration but obviously Phil Manzanera had some input into that one, as Roger had driven off Rick Wright and Nick Mason at that point. And the previous album was "Roger Waters presents.... The Wall Outtakes" and has even LESS Floyd in it lol
"Life is a short warm moment, and death is a long cold rest; you get your chance to try in the twinkling of an eye, 80 years with luck or even less." Happy 81st to the living corpse of lyricist/conceptualist extraordinaire, Roger 'Crankypants' Waters! Congrats to him for being among the lucky ones. Dave should have sent him a birthday cake decorated with the album cover, the Israeli and Ukrainian flags, and a pic of Polly's smiling face. 🎉😊
The best thing to do is to not mention it, just enjoy these special moments if they happen to arise. This subject was popping up twenty years ago, and back then David was trying to avoid these statements. It builds a type of pressure that has no meaning to the music or his reasoning for doing any of it. Having said that, we are all connected through the love we share for each other, it's all good.
You took me by surprise, I thought you were going to savage this album, and for once, I can agree with you 100%, I love it, I've had thoughts myself recently of not wanting time to run away from me, more time to spend with children and grandchildren, I totally get what Gilmour is saying here, Scattered left me in tears at the end of it. I think this will end up in my top five of the year ❤️🎵🎵❤️
Different times, different vibes... I just came from watching the Live session and I have to admit "Dark and Velvet" brought a smile and raised my eyebrows just as PF did back in the days, and for that I thank you Dave. On another hand yes indeed Romany breakthru is quite spotted on. Wish her all best of luck (and not so much of the strange)
@@Growler57he wrote the lyrics and much of the music. There are several songs on it he doesn’t have any writing credit on. Everyone in the band was contributing at that point.
Production excellent. Playing excellent. David’s voice is still honey for the ears. However, after listening to Floyd for nearly 50 years I really struggle with Polly’s lyrics. They really are just far too cheesy. 😬
Yes, have to agree on all counts. I dont care much for Waters’ current persona, but the poetry, insight, wisdom and wit in his lyrics is in another universe from anything David and Polly have produced, sad to say.
Exactly what I was thinking regarding her lyrics . " Dark and velvet nights" . 😢 It's just as corny as it gets. His whole style has been heavily interfered with by his second wife apparently.
@@jamesbarringer7935 agree, but musically it is a really good piece of work (solos and some textures created are still fantastic), the best after The Division Bell in my humble opinion.
@jorgerivero4910 Yes the solos are what I have to concentrate on. " The piper's call " is about as cliched as it gets, but I do like this melody a lot in that song. That, and the track sung by his daughter which he did not write. The rest of it I don't find very hooky. If I was him I'd make an album to be sung by his daughter, as I think his voice is gone.
Thanks for your thoughts on it. Was an inevitable pickup, but I wasn't tremendously fired up to reach for it. Rattle That Lock was interesting for its experimentation, but it didn't set me on fire. By comparison, On an Island felt too sleepy on release and grew on me over time (maybe Lock will do that one day too). After your thoughts, I'm a little more fired up to check this out.
@@RushfanUK I won't engage in pathetic comments, I think you need to look beyond the spelling mistake and perhaps help me understand why its a stroke of brilliance.
Thanks for the review. I particularly like the title track, "Scattered" and the "Original Barn Jam" and the opening "Black Cat" instrumental. Gilmour shines when he plays those extended parts in songs such as on "Scattered" and, obviously, the lengthy jam. Nice keyboard sounds here & there including those original Richard Wright parts. Hard to beat Mr. Steve Gadd on drums. Have yet to decide if I'll buy the vinyl album but have purchased three tracks so far from iTunes. More listening to do...
@@roballen6449 Clearly not. I am not saying there is a truth in taste, but both those albums are classics and in that music canon. You can love this album all you want, but it will be judged by history and I doubt it will be part of any larger part of history, but a sidenote from the guitarist in Pink Floyd.
Just tarted to listen to this album. So far, it is a great album with best Gilmour insight that influenced best Pink Floyd Albums. Need to listen to it 3 or 4 more times, but I am sure will love it. Will see him in New York at Madison Square Garden. Looking forward!
I went to see David do a rehearsal show to a small audience in Brighton yesterday which will be the show you get in MSG, no major spoilers but you will have an emotional experience. There is a clever lightshow effect they brought out for Fat Old Sun looked great! And the new tracks transfer greatly live. You will have a great time!
I think Pink Floyd fanbase is one of the strangest occurence in music industry, is as divided as Roger vs Gilmour so its kinda reflection of that. Gilmour camp shitting on Waters and vice versa. Many people cant get over that and in result we always have privilege of getting those beautiful comments by juvenile middle aged men fighting their lifetime fight
This is a really good record. The fact that he made changes to his production group and collaborated with new musicians tells me that he was really invested in making good music. The previous 2 records were good but predictable. L&S sounds fresh and new but still harbors the Gilmoury traits we love.
Hi Barry & I have to say already this is his finest solo work featuring his best guitar solos since Floyd's heyday! His voice for being into his late 70s are as great as ever & not forgetting his band in the studio are top rank..... If this is the last music we ever hear from the man what a way to say goodbye 🇬🇧💙🎸
I am really moved by this album, for me the best Gilmour creation since the DB. Musically is great, with awesome and emotional solos (I know this is David's signature, but the solo's performances are amongst the best even for him) and a fantastic and interesting blend of music styles. I perceive in some songs 70's Floyd's atmospheres, sounds and textures (Meddle, Wish You Were Here, Animals). Great production, beautifully performed as well (Polly's lyrics are the only thing I still do not appreciate that much). Romany intervention was a great addition and contribution. I feel absolutely thankful that David is still alive and composing amazing music.
Steve Gadd was a child drumming prodigy in the Mickey Mouse Club in 1957. So was Australian drummer Gil Matthews in 1959 under the menyorship of Buddy Rich. Gil played in the legendary Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs, and is a good mate of Leland Sklar.
I used to say that the track I hated the most upon first listening to an album would end up being my favorite. Back in the day, when we would have to wait for a new issue of a magazine to get the latest reviews, one would assume that the reviewer listened to the album multiple times. It's kind of odd to hear reviews of new albums the day they come out. I ask you, Sir Barry, do you think there's something to be said for waiting? For letting the music ferment in your mind for a while?
Trying to get into it…. Nice enough music, but it’s slow and a bit meandering, or maybe I need to be in a better mood to appreciate it. I will listen again with knowledge of what to expect and I’m sure I’ll enjoy it, as what’s not to like about such nicey nicey sounds.
Now I'd love to hear your thoughts upon David Gilmour going the hip hop/metal route with Body Count (with rapper Ice-T) LOL I'm not even kidding here! It actually happened!
Sure, I prefer On An Island, but Gilmour's best albums are the live concerts, so I look forward to the tour, and what that brings out of these songs. Also, Dave is getting older, and like Knopfler and Clapton, you can't expect the old chops.
I wasn't expecting an upbeat pop/funk/disco party album but crikey the Gilmours look like a dour bunch. 'Better get your doom and gloom from the tomb face on, Dad's making a record again and he expects you to muck in! '
To me, posting a review of “how good” an album is the day it is released is just wrong. Music takes time to really grow on people and for anyone to pass judgement on an album, they definitely should hear it a few dozen times at least.
I would agree but it depends on how many listens on the day I guess! I do see online people dismissing albums after one listen and I will never get that at all, especially if it's an artist you love.
Thank you for making such a useful review. I also just watched “The Trolls” video and it’s made my day. I’ll certainly be using some of your eloquent responses.
The highlight is definitely his daughter singing and playing with him. I am a hardcore Pink Floyd fan, but the lyrics to that song she sings made me cry. But I still like Rattle that Lock more at this time and I've listened to the new album three times. Lifelong fan been listening to David's playing since I was in the womb
Man I really like this album. Very solid. I was iffy on Between Two Points as a single but it works on the album. Just listened to the Atmos Blu-ray and I'm very pleased. It will get many listenings..
It may yet grow on me but the best thing he's done since DSOTM? You must be joking Dave! It's all very nice but just too downbeat and gloomy. I'm also not a fan of some of the lyrics. IMO this album is a good example of how DG needs the yin of RW to his yang to get the best out of him.
I think live versions of these songs are going to be far more rich, real, and telling. Gilmour and company are excellent live musicians. Wishing them all a successful and prosperous tour. I look forward to video clips of the shows. ❤
Felt a little "teased" by black cat, carried on and started to get a little bored, then ,as I started to fall asleep, the strat solo on "scattered " totally woke me up!, felt like David finally took the lid off! Hoping to hear a live never ending "comfortably numb " version of this!,
Luck and Strange best since Dark Side is a blanket statement or as he said to Rolling Stone’s Andy Greene a flip statement and maintaining Wish You Were Here is his favorite. The album is so far great and getting better with each new listen
Romany is one of the best parts. Her and Dad need a full Album. I’ve only listened to parts of each song on the album and it hasn’t grown on me yet. I’m a huge Pink Floyd fan and a huge David Gilmour fan, but I don’t feel like I’m the target market for this album. It feels like a different genre.
Listened to this this morning. Nothing to bring me back for a second listen. A bit too dull for me. Some good guitar work, but voice sounds very tired as do the lyrics. Same old time/age/losing/loss themes done much better a long time ago. But, I guess this could be more relatable now that he is in his late 70's looking back, then when he/they were 30 somethings. I confess to not enjoying the post Waters Floyd very much and this album, to me, is another watery (no pun intended) ingredient added to a post Waters Floyd/Solo album stew with all the juicy meat and veg, to get your brain and body energised, in someone elses kitchen.
Like his other releases, it's not going to make anyone forget about his work with Punk Floyd. It's a mellow, oftentimes jazzy listen. I enjoyed it....probably moreso than his previous 2 releases (which I enjoyed as well). Thanks, Barry.
Simply a vehicle for Romany Gilmour's career to develop. Polly Gilmour's lyrics come straight from Mills & Boons greatest hits and Dave Gilmour's guitar work is safe and predictable. Not a bad album but certainly not deserving of all of the hype. 7/10.
I got the album and listened to it yesterday and it’s ok. I think it will grow on me. I just don’t know why it took him 9 years like the last album. He promised his fans after the last one it wouldn’t take that long again… hmmm. I guess at 80 this will be his last album
Great review. I'm really, really loving this album. Romany has such a great voice and damn does she look like her father! I was hoping Black Cat would be another 5am-,ish but... Either way... Sing is the standout track for me.
A melancholy and melodic meditation on mortality! Roger Waters may have to give up his title of "Old Misery Guts" to Dave and Polly after listening to the lyrics on this album. That said, this is one of the best albums of the Polly Sampson era (The Division Bell onwards). It's great to hear so many soaring and majestic solos that only Dave can play, especially after Roger was busy erasing all the guitar solos from his Darkside REDUX. Scattered, Between Two Points and Piper's Call are standouts! Let's hope Dave can crank out another album before the snakes and shadows he sings about on this album catch up with him.
I’m disappointed. I know he’s almost 80 but give some upbeat songs. $28 for 2 short instrumentals. His daughter singing lead vocals on a song , and his wife writing the lyrics. Hardly his best work since dark side. His first album is by far the best. Followed by his second then it keeps going down hill.
Yes, DG's first solo album is vastly underappreciated. IMO, it has aged quite well and the songwriting is as good as any solo effort he's put forth since. I just can't embrace Samson's lyrics.
A very good and balanced review. I need to look at my expectations of Gilmour, really at the end of the day he didn’t write the album for me he did it for himself as it should be…I can’t expect him to duplicate the playing on his first solo album. After all he has given so much
I'm new to this channel but I notice that no fragments of the music itself are included here, which is a pity, as the musings are well written an well delivered. I don't know if it's an issue with copyrights, but please fix it, we need a bit of the music itself!
Reading through the comments here it is apparent that a lot of people are throwing shade at Mr Gilmour for opining that Luck and Strange is the best thing he has done since Dark Side of the Moon. Did it not occur to any of the naysayers that he perhaps rates it so highly because it fits where he is in his life, and his wife and daughter were involved?
On first listen I was pleased but not thrilled. But this album will stick in your mind and move your heart ... or it should. It's quite something, really. Some of Dave's finest guitar work, and Romany steals the show on "Between Two Points". Maybe as one who is on the wrong side of 50, the ruminations on mortality have more meaning than they would have had 10 or 20 years ago. Regardless, I'm very impressed. Perhaps it is his best work since ... Wish You Were Here.
I really loved 'On an Island'; it seemed most like Meddle-era PF. 'Rattle That Lock' I found to be a little clumsy and forced. But this new one I like a lot. Excellent; really enjoy your videos.
I love Dave’s 1st solo album, I’ve never understood why it gets slagged off. Maybe I’m extra fond of it because it was the first thing I bought with my very first pay packet from a Sunday job I had while still at school. I got paid £5 and bought that and Neil Young’s Live Rust… They were £2.49 each. I believe I spent the change on a couple of Bubblies!
Between two points and Scattered for me... the others haven't grabbed me yet. Hopefully in time, they will. A lovely sounding album though I must say. Nice recording.
"Between two points" is a beautifully sung and performed piece.
Couldn’t agree more about Romany and Between two points. I can only imagine what a complete album with Romany on lead vocal and Dave on guitar solos could be.
I think this is the thing that he had to do. Romary is very talented
Would be amazing because David’s old tired voice isn’t needed imo.
David and Romany together is really beautiful.
I agree. Her voice is quite amazing… it carries David’s restraint with a feminine beauty.
200% agree
It's not good material tho.David saying it's the best album he's done since 73 is absolutely wild ☠️ he must be stuck for cash for the kids
Lmao. Stuck for cash? Ok thats funny.
@@stevedgolferyou might want to stick to Taylor Swift mate. You got lost in words 😂
Of course Dave Gilmour can have any drummer he wants, but when you mention Steve Gadd is on it, that still makes it sound a little bit more special.
Gilmour's first self titled albumn deserves more love than it gets. Not so hot on other solo Floyd
His best imo
DG 78' id still my favorite als well and I'm waiting with anticipation for Steven Wilson's Atmos mix. But I really liked the new album. Every great artist evolves, especially if they make it to 78yrs..
It was his peak.
@@crisprtalk6963 Yep. His others were "meh"....the new song is terrible, bad lyrics, melody, boring blues riff, yikes.
Just had my first listen to the whole album- I get Division Bell aromas to borrow a wine analogy- I get the feeling that this one will age well!
I felt the same. This album have a consistent atmosphere flowing as only division bell have, not the same atmosphere of division bell, but its own atmosphere.
@@ubiratanguimaraes6996 division bell is my favorite pink floyd lp without roger...
Agree
Luck and Strange is pretty much business as usual for me. I love DG's playing and he's treading the well worn path here. Pleasant if not exactly innovative or groundbreaking. Nice and I'll have it on in the car.
If I was 78 and made this album, I would be quite happy :)
David's melodic, mellow and minimalist style of writing is not to everyone's taste, I know that.
I wish we could get a "David Gilmour and Friends" type album, with lots of guests and a variety of musical styles.
That was A Momentary Lapse of Reason!!!
@@JohnnyPaton I feel that's an exaggeration but obviously Phil Manzanera had some input into that one, as Roger had driven off Rick Wright and Nick Mason at that point. And the previous album was "Roger Waters presents.... The Wall Outtakes" and has even LESS Floyd in it lol
Most of Pink Floyd's music is lullabies.
And the album was released on Roger " Crankypants " Waters' 81st Birthday.
No birthday wishes on the Pink Floyd channel. Very telling.
😂good nic-name for Waters
Make no mistake about it....David could certainly use some Roger Waters inspiration and guidance these days....and visa versa.
@@luckycharm4623 Nah......... I like Polly's writing better.
Roger needs a rubber room.
"Life is a short warm moment, and death is a long cold rest; you get your chance to try in the twinkling of an eye, 80 years with luck or even less." Happy 81st to the living corpse of lyricist/conceptualist extraordinaire, Roger 'Crankypants' Waters! Congrats to him for being among the lucky ones. Dave should have sent him a birthday cake decorated with the album cover, the Israeli and Ukrainian flags, and a pic of Polly's smiling face. 🎉😊
I hope that David will be in good shape and health for many years and this will be not his last (farewell) work. Long life to him and his family ❤
The best thing to do is to not mention it, just enjoy these special moments if they happen to arise. This subject was popping up twenty years ago, and back then David was trying to avoid these statements. It builds a type of pressure that has no meaning to the music or his reasoning for doing any of it. Having said that, we are all connected through the love we share for each other, it's all good.
I've heard he already has songs in the ready for another album to follow this one which is pretty amazing.
You aren’t a critique - you’re a professor. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
He's not a critic either 😉
You took me by surprise, I thought you were going to savage this album, and for once, I can agree with you 100%, I love it, I've had thoughts myself recently of not wanting time to run away from me, more time to spend with children and grandchildren, I totally get what Gilmour is saying here, Scattered left me in tears at the end of it.
I think this will end up in my top five of the year ❤️🎵🎵❤️
Scattered is a masterpiece of sounds, textures and atmospheres. One of the most inspiring, beautiful and emotive Gilmour solos.
I have loved what I've heard thus far. I just received my CD, Blu-ray and vinyl additions this afternoon. Time to dive in.
Always appreciate your commentary and learning more about music Thank you
My pleasure!
Different times, different vibes...
I just came from watching the Live session and I have to admit "Dark and Velvet" brought a smile and raised my eyebrows just as PF did back in the days, and for that I thank you Dave. On another hand yes indeed Romany breakthru is quite spotted on. Wish her all best of luck (and not so much of the strange)
I'd love to have seen Roger Waters' face when he read it was the best thing he'd done since Dark Side of the Moon. 😂
You mean when he read that in Dave's (and no one else's) opinion it was the best thing since DSOTM.
He probably laughed his ass off.
considering waters wrote dark side of the moon i dont think roger was too bothered
Wild sales pitch from David
@@Growler57he wrote the lyrics and much of the music. There are several songs on it he doesn’t have any writing credit on. Everyone in the band was contributing at that point.
Production excellent.
Playing excellent.
David’s voice is still honey for the ears.
However, after listening to Floyd for nearly 50 years I really struggle with Polly’s lyrics. They really are just far too cheesy. 😬
Yes, have to agree on all counts. I dont care much for Waters’ current persona, but the poetry, insight, wisdom and wit in his lyrics is in another universe from anything David and Polly have produced, sad to say.
Exactly what I was thinking regarding her lyrics . " Dark and velvet nights" . 😢 It's just as corny as it gets. His whole style has been heavily interfered with by his second wife apparently.
@@jamesbarringer7935 agree, but musically it is a really good piece of work (solos and some textures created are still fantastic), the best after The Division Bell in my humble opinion.
Not all her compositions are too cheesy, but I know what you mean.
@jorgerivero4910 Yes the solos are what I have to concentrate on. " The piper's call " is about as cliched as it gets, but I do like this melody a lot in that song. That, and the track sung by his daughter which he did not write. The rest of it I don't find very hooky. If I was him I'd make an album to be sung by his daughter, as I think his voice is gone.
This album is a master piece, really mooved by it, can't stop playing it.... 2 decades since an whole album got deep in to me...
I so agree. So beautiful --
Thanks for your thoughts on it. Was an inevitable pickup, but I wasn't tremendously fired up to reach for it. Rattle That Lock was interesting for its experimentation, but it didn't set me on fire. By comparison, On an Island felt too sleepy on release and grew on me over time (maybe Lock will do that one day too). After your thoughts, I'm a little more fired up to check this out.
Sorry to say I love Gilmore but I’ve yet to stay awake to hear this from the first track to the end
You obviously don't love him enough to spell his name correctly.
@@RushfanUK I won't engage in pathetic comments, I think you need to look beyond the spelling mistake and perhaps help me understand why its a stroke of brilliance.
Thanks for the review. I particularly like the title track, "Scattered" and the "Original Barn Jam" and the opening "Black Cat" instrumental. Gilmour shines when he plays those extended parts in songs such as on "Scattered" and, obviously, the lengthy jam. Nice keyboard sounds here & there including those original Richard Wright parts. Hard to beat Mr. Steve Gadd on drums. Have yet to decide if I'll buy the vinyl album but have purchased three tracks so far from iTunes. More listening to do...
There’s no way it’s better than Wish You Were Here, Animals, The Wall or even The Final Cut! Great review - love your eloquent descriptions 👍
Oh, definitely better than 'The Final Cut', and also better than about 90% of 'The Wall'.
@@roballen6449 Clearly not. I am not saying there is a truth in taste, but both those albums are classics and in that music canon. You can love this album all you want, but it will be judged by history and I doubt it will be part of any larger part of history, but a sidenote from the guitarist in Pink Floyd.
Picking up a copy tomorrow and thank you for your perspective of this album. 👍
Gilmours artistry with the guitar is unmatched. This album doesn’t disappoint.
I like the black and white intro of the video in keeping with the album cover!
Just tarted to listen to this album. So far, it is a great album with best Gilmour insight that influenced best Pink Floyd Albums. Need to listen to it 3 or 4 more times, but I am sure will love it. Will see him in New York at Madison Square Garden. Looking forward!
I went to see David do a rehearsal show to a small audience in Brighton yesterday which will be the show you get in MSG, no major spoilers but you will have an emotional experience. There is a clever lightshow effect they brought out for Fat Old Sun looked great! And the new tracks transfer greatly live. You will have a great time!
I think Pink Floyd fanbase is one of the strangest occurence in music industry, is as divided as Roger vs Gilmour so its kinda reflection of that. Gilmour camp shitting on Waters and vice versa. Many people cant get over that and in result we always have privilege of getting those beautiful comments by juvenile middle aged men fighting their lifetime fight
This is a really good record. The fact that he made changes to his production group and collaborated with new musicians tells me that he was really invested in making good music. The previous 2 records were good but predictable. L&S sounds fresh and new but still harbors the Gilmoury traits we love.
Hi Barry & I have to say already this is his finest solo work featuring his best guitar solos since Floyd's heyday! His voice for being into his late 70s are as great as ever & not forgetting his band in the studio are top rank..... If this is the last music we ever hear from the man what a way to say goodbye 🇬🇧💙🎸
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Thank you for the review. Hopefully you get around to doing one for his About Face album.
I did a video on that album on my patreon
I am really moved by this album, for me the best Gilmour creation since the DB. Musically is great, with awesome and emotional solos (I know this is David's signature, but the solo's performances are amongst the best even for him) and a fantastic and interesting blend of music styles. I perceive in some songs 70's Floyd's atmospheres, sounds and textures (Meddle, Wish You Were Here, Animals). Great production, beautifully performed as well (Polly's lyrics are the only thing I still do not appreciate that much). Romany intervention was a great addition and contribution. I feel absolutely thankful that David is still alive and composing amazing music.
Steve Distanaslao deserves a mention for his input......a great drummer and writer
Steve is a great talent! His drumming is right on point!
I really enjoy this album.
@MattTerrell So your the one!
I agree with everything you say about this wonderful album, I was just expecting a bit more, something a bit more uplifting in these dark times.
Steve Gadd was a child drumming prodigy in the Mickey Mouse Club in 1957. So was Australian drummer Gil Matthews in 1959 under the menyorship of Buddy Rich. Gil played in the legendary Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs, and is a good mate of Leland Sklar.
I just subscribed to your channel because you’re wearing a Led Zeppelin t-shirt. Am going to see David Gilmour at Madison Square Garden in November.
See you there!
This album is incredable, i can not stop listening to this it is so good
this is my favorite Gilmore album , there is not a song that I skip !
I used to say that the track I hated the most upon first listening to an album would end up being my favorite. Back in the day, when we would have to wait for a new issue of a magazine to get the latest reviews, one would assume that the reviewer listened to the album multiple times. It's kind of odd to hear reviews of new albums the day they come out. I ask you, Sir Barry, do you think there's something to be said for waiting? For letting the music ferment in your mind for a while?
Trying to get into it…. Nice enough music, but it’s slow and a bit meandering, or maybe I need to be in a better mood to appreciate it. I will listen again with knowledge of what to expect and I’m sure I’ll enjoy it, as what’s not to like about such nicey nicey sounds.
I think About Face, his second solo album is great. Needs some love in my opinion.
I have always wanted to shout out to both Waters and Gilmour 'for gods sake cheer up'!!!
Gilmour's Daughter 's Voice Reminds Me a Little of Katie Melua in Parts
that's a shame
I think it’s an excellent album,probably the best since the 1st debut! Love it!
I received my Luck and Strange copy yesterday. I really enjoyed the whole album.
Superb review, so eloquent, thank-you.
Just received my vinyl copy yesterday. Absolutely love it. Will be a few days before i review it. But its beautiful done😊
Now I'd love to hear your thoughts upon David Gilmour going the hip hop/metal route with Body Count (with rapper Ice-T) LOL I'm not even kidding here! It actually happened!
Sure, I prefer On An Island, but Gilmour's best albums are the live concerts, so I look forward to the tour, and what that brings out of these songs. Also, Dave is getting older, and like Knopfler and Clapton, you can't expect the old chops.
I just heard the title track on my way home tonight. I really liked it
Good review. I really enjoyed it on first listen and it’s shaping up to be one of the best albums of 2024 for me.
I wasn't expecting an upbeat pop/funk/disco party album but crikey the Gilmours look like a dour bunch. 'Better get your doom and gloom from the tomb face on, Dad's making a record again and he expects you to muck in! '
I shouldn't have laughed at this but I did. They are a bit 'serious' I have to agree :)
Brilliant
Life IS quite serious, especially these days.
Love this tune !! David is as proficient as ever..🤟🤟🎸🥁✌️♥️
Thank you very much for this review. I am getting the album!!
Great review. Informative and echoes my thoughts after 3 listens.
To me, posting a review of “how good” an album is the day it is released is just wrong. Music takes time to really grow on people and for anyone to pass judgement on an album, they definitely should hear it a few dozen times at least.
I would agree but it depends on how many listens on the day I guess! I do see online people dismissing albums after one listen and I will never get that at all, especially if it's an artist you love.
It's the number of listens that matters. Not just some time period.
I have listened to it three times already and certainly planning to do more of it. It’s really music to my ears..
But isn't that the job of a music journalist, to listen, analyze and report in a timely manner?
@@andrewskivington6453 I would agree.
Thank you for making such a useful review. I also just watched “The Trolls” video and it’s made my day. I’ll certainly be using some of your eloquent responses.
He never has topped his first solo album. He is still great live and I saw him with Rick on keys in Oakland -brilliant.
The highlight is definitely his daughter singing and playing with him. I am a hardcore Pink Floyd fan, but the lyrics to that song she sings made me cry. But I still like Rattle that Lock more at this time and I've listened to the new album three times. Lifelong fan been listening to David's playing since I was in the womb
Man I really like this album. Very solid. I was iffy on Between Two Points as a single but it works on the album. Just listened to the Atmos Blu-ray and I'm very pleased. It will get many listenings..
really good in atmos i can fall asleep in minutes,
@@kenkaminskyj3170 I suggest you turn it up some...or get a better system.
It may yet grow on me but the best thing he's done since DSOTM? You must be joking Dave! It's all very nice but just too downbeat and gloomy. I'm also not a fan of some of the lyrics. IMO this album is a good example of how DG needs the yin of RW to his yang to get the best out of him.
I love it when Gilmour pops up unexpectedly on stuff like All About Eve album tracks, he's often better in collaboration than leading the way.
I think live versions of these songs are going to be far more rich, real, and telling. Gilmour and company are excellent live musicians. Wishing them all a successful and prosperous tour. I look forward to video clips of the shows. ❤
It's awesome, whimsical, and dreamy.
on an island vs luck and strange....ill have to stick with on an island in my opinion
For now. It may grow on us😂
Not sure..
have to agree
How many times have you lissened to luck?
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So happy to have this album after all this time . The solo in Scattered is amongst his best ..
Felt a little "teased" by black cat, carried on and started to get a little bored, then ,as I started to fall asleep, the strat solo on "scattered " totally woke me up!, felt like David finally took the lid off! Hoping to hear a live never ending "comfortably numb " version of this!,
Hopefully it will grow on me, but I prefer On An Island.
Luck and Strange best since Dark Side is a blanket statement or as he said to Rolling Stone’s Andy Greene a flip statement and maintaining Wish You Were Here is his favorite. The album is so far great and getting better with each new listen
Romany is one of the best parts. Her and Dad need a full Album. I’ve only listened to parts of each song on the album and it hasn’t grown on me yet. I’m a huge Pink Floyd fan and a huge David Gilmour fan, but I don’t feel like I’m the target market for this album. It feels like a different genre.
Listened to this this morning. Nothing to bring me back for a second listen. A bit too dull for me. Some good guitar work, but voice sounds very tired as do the lyrics. Same old time/age/losing/loss themes done much better a long time ago. But, I guess this could be more relatable now that he is in his late 70's looking back, then when he/they were 30 somethings. I confess to not enjoying the post Waters Floyd very much and this album, to me, is another watery (no pun intended) ingredient added to a post Waters Floyd/Solo album stew with all the juicy meat and veg, to get your brain and body energised, in someone elses kitchen.
Like his other releases, it's not going to make anyone forget about his work with Punk Floyd. It's a mellow, oftentimes jazzy listen. I enjoyed it....probably moreso than his previous 2 releases (which I enjoyed as well). Thanks, Barry.
Simply a vehicle for Romany Gilmour's career to develop. Polly Gilmour's lyrics come straight from Mills & Boons greatest hits and Dave Gilmour's guitar work is safe and predictable. Not a bad album but certainly not deserving of all of the hype. 7/10.
Always love your tshirts , where to purchase? Great work as always 😊
I think it’s his best album since his 1at debut. Very good album! Love it!
I tried listening to it, It just reminded me of slightly warmed treacle.
we are all going to die at some time. So, I think that David Gilmour, obviously aware of his age, has given the world a beautiful gift of good music.
I got the album and listened to it yesterday and it’s ok. I think it will grow on me. I just don’t know why it took him 9 years like the last album. He promised his fans after the last one it wouldn’t take that long again… hmmm. I guess at 80 this will be his last album
Great review. I'm really, really loving this album. Romany has such a great voice and damn does she look like her father! I was hoping Black Cat would be another 5am-,ish but... Either way... Sing is the standout track for me.
A melancholy and melodic meditation on mortality! Roger Waters may have to give up his title of "Old Misery Guts" to Dave and Polly after listening to the lyrics on this album. That said, this is one of the best albums of the Polly Sampson era (The Division Bell onwards). It's great to hear so many soaring and majestic solos that only Dave can play, especially after Roger was busy erasing all the guitar solos from his Darkside REDUX. Scattered, Between Two Points and Piper's Call are standouts! Let's hope Dave can crank out another album before the snakes and shadows he sings about on this album catch up with him.
I’m disappointed. I know he’s almost 80 but give some upbeat songs. $28 for 2 short instrumentals. His daughter singing lead vocals on a song , and his wife writing the lyrics.
Hardly his best work since dark side. His first album is by far the best. Followed by his second then it keeps going down hill.
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Agree….a bit too average. Lyrics a bit too done.
Yes, DG's first solo album is vastly underappreciated. IMO, it has aged quite well and the songwriting is as good as any solo effort he's put forth since.
I just can't embrace Samson's lyrics.
Agree 100%
I was very impressed with this album. Possibly his best solo effort since his very first one imo
A very good and balanced review. I need to look at my expectations of Gilmour, really at the end of the day he didn’t write the album for me he did it for himself as it should be…I can’t expect him to duplicate the playing on his first solo album.
After all he has given so much
I agree Davids voice is starting to crack, but his guitar playing has not suffered a bit. His daughter is incredible.
Really nice review, thank you.
I prefere it to on that island, very good album, dave is awesome on lead, cant fault it
I'm new to this channel but I notice that no fragments of the music itself are included here, which is a pity, as the musings are well written an well delivered. I don't know if it's an issue with copyrights, but please fix it, we need a bit of the music itself!
It is often a copywrite issue. you can play about four seconds of music and that's it
I still prefer his first 2 solo albums over anything later. MOR
I love Gilmour's playing and will give this one a spin. Wow a Led Zeppelin t-shirt on Classic Album Review, didn't think i'd see the day 🙂
He’s just come in from washing his car 😂❤
Something of a family affair, Romany looks so like her father. Can't wait to hear this!
Reading through the comments here it is apparent that a lot of people are throwing shade at Mr Gilmour for opining that Luck and Strange is the best thing he has done since Dark Side of the Moon. Did it not occur to any of the naysayers that he perhaps rates it so highly because it fits where he is in his life, and his wife and daughter were involved?
Very well put, could not agree more.thank you.!!!!!
On first listen I was pleased but not thrilled. But this album will stick in your mind and move your heart ... or it should. It's quite something, really. Some of Dave's finest guitar work, and Romany steals the show on "Between Two Points". Maybe as one who is on the wrong side of 50, the ruminations on mortality have more meaning than they would have had 10 or 20 years ago. Regardless, I'm very impressed. Perhaps it is his best work since ... Wish You Were Here.
I really loved 'On an Island'; it seemed most like Meddle-era PF. 'Rattle That Lock' I found to be a little clumsy and forced. But this new one I like a lot. Excellent; really enjoy your videos.
That was very confusing, especially the part about the snake being the biblical reference for death?
The Matrix is working well today. Just listened to it!
Nice review again....music for the miserable...so of its time!
I love Dave’s 1st solo album, I’ve never understood why it gets slagged off. Maybe I’m extra fond of it because it was the first thing I bought with my very first pay packet from a Sunday job I had while still at school. I got paid £5 and bought that and Neil Young’s Live Rust… They were £2.49 each. I believe I spent the change on a couple of Bubblies!
My copy due tomorrow
Between two points and Scattered for me... the others haven't grabbed me yet. Hopefully in time, they will. A lovely sounding album though I must say. Nice recording.
I heard it this morning and it was even more slow and sleepy than his other stuff.
Easy pass on buying it.