THE PIPER AT THE GATES OF DAWN

The Piper at the Gates of Dawn is a masterpiece that's essential for any progressive/psychadelic/classic rock lover. Although I don't call Piper a 100% progressive album, it is related very strongly and deserves the 5 stars I am able to grade it.

Piper is not the Pink Floyd usual thing (such as Meddle, Dark Side, Wish you etc.). it is 85% Syd Barret and the remaining 15% goes to the 3 other members. In my opinion, Piper is the greatest Pink Floyd album. Maybe Syd wouldv'e made more like Piper if he hadn't lost his marbles, but good things always come in small quantitys.

All of its 11 tracks are good. I liked most Astronomy Domine, Matilda Mother, Flaming, Interstellar Overdrive and Bike. Syd Barret on the guitar is truthfully amazing. I dont think I heard a guitarist I liked better than him.

No matter how you catalogue the album, it is essential for Your Collection!