THE MADCAP LAUGHS

There is no denying Barret's influence on Pink Floyd and as also the co-founder along with Rick Wright, Roger Waters and Nick Mason. "Madcap laughs' is his only decent solo offering. This was released at a time when there was still a semblance of order in his musical repertoire. Brilliant tracks like ' Octopus', ' Terrapin' and ' No Man's Land' confirm this. There is still a mixed and chaotic feel to the album hence the title. I would recommend this album only from the late Syd Barrett as the others just seemed to fill gaps as he struggled to shake off that ' creeping malaise'. Also in the lienup are Waters, Gilmour, Wyatt and Hugh Hopper which made for a formiddable lineup. Good at best, historically of great value.