THE DIVISION BELL

Pink Floyd

Psychedelic/Space Rock

3.74 | 2271 ratings

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GilmourruomliG

First of all, in regards to the post above, I believe the answer to your question, Frippertron, is Nick Mason.

On my 14th birthday I got this album along with Dark Side of the Moon. I have to say, I was completely blown off my feet by both albums. A Momentary Lapse of reason was by all means a very good album, but it lacked a certain... something. Those who have listened to AMLOR will most probably agree with me. The Division Bell ends Pink Floyd's hectic career with a sense of completeness, and also with a hint of sadness. One of the main themes of this album is looking back, not only at your childhood, but at your life, and what could have been. I think that David wanted this theme to be extrapolated to the history of Pink Floyd, especially with songs like Poles Apart, Coming Back to life, the amazing lost for words, and, of course, the superbly beautiful and emotional High Hopes. Words cannot describe the beauty and sadness of that song. High Hopes alone is worth the price of the album, but combined with songs like Poles Apart, Marooned, A Great Day for freedom, Coming Back to life, and Lost for words, this album is truly amazing.

This album is no Dark Side or Wish you were here, however, while David Gilmour goes far beyond expectations with his guitar on The Division Bell, the lyrics are somewhat lacking. High Hopes is the best lyrical work on this album, but it still is not up on the lyrical level of songs like "Brain Damage" or "The Trial". It is this fact that, regrettably forces me to give this album four stars. An essential album for Pink Floyd fans, a great album even for non-Floydians, The Division Bell is an amazing end to an amazing band.

GilmourruomliG | 4/5 | 2006-12-25

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