Pink Floyd

Description

This stunning look back at Pink Floyd’s discography comprises a series of in-depth, frank, and entertaining conversations about all of the band's studio albums, including their soundtrack efforts and the instrumental/ambient The Endless River. Inside, prolific rock journalist Martin Popoff moderates discussions on each album with rock journalists and musicians who offer insights, opinions, and anecdotes about every release.

Together, the conversations comprise a unique historical overview of the band, covering everything from early albums with the iconic Syd Barrett to the songwriting tandem of Roger Waters and David Gilmour; the impeccable talents of drummer Nick Mason and multi-instrumentalist Richard Wright; those mega tours undertaken in support of the LPs; the monster success of breakthrough LP Dark Side of the Moon; interpersonal conflict; the band following Waters’ 1985 departure; and much more.

Popoff also includes sidebars that provide complete track listings, album personnel, and studios and dates. Every page is illustrated with thoughtfully curated performance and offstage photography, as well as rare memorabilia.Rock journalists and musicians discuss every release from the hugely successful band that has sold more than 250 million albums and is one of the best-known rock groups across generations.

Martin Popoff has been described as the world’s most famous heavy-metal journalist, though he has covered plenty of Punk and New Wave albums in his career of 7,000-plus album reviews. He has penned many books on various bands, genres of rock, and record collecting, including Voyageur Press’ Rush: The Illustrated History; Metallica: The Complete Illustrated History; The Art of Metal; and The Big Book of Hair Metal. He has also worked on film documentaries about Rush and ZZ Top. Popoff lives in Toronto.

There are a lot of insightful observations here…if you’re a serious fan, you probably won’t be bored.—No DepressionMartin Popoff…taps into something that is perhaps at the core of music…the juxtaposition of the individual experience and shared communal experience—The Prog Report a wonderful dissection of one of the world’s most influential prog rock bands.—Innocent Words…a book that is an exciting dive into one of history’s most renowned, experimental, and innovative bands…a must read that offers much for even some of the biggest fans while also remaining both entertaining and informative for casual listeners that will get you digging for your through a truly incredible and deservingly classic discography.—Spill Magazine

Additional information

Dimensions	1 × 7.875 × 10 in
Series	Album by Album
Imprint	Voyageur Press
Format	General Trade
ISBN-13	09780760360613
ISBN-10	0760360618
Author	Martin Popoff
Audience	General / adult
BISAC	MUS020000, MUS050000
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