The musical concept is loosely based on George Orwell’s Animal Farm. The concept for the cover was conceived by Roger Waters and created by Storm Thorgerson. It has since been certified four times Platinum by the RIAA. The album reached #2 in the UK and #3 in the US. Released in 1977, Animals was a departure from Pink Floyd’s previous musical style. Eventually, as Pink Floyd’s popularity increased, it did go on to be certified 2x Platinum. Meddle was generally well received by critics but was not immediately a commercial success in the US. The cover, designed by Storm Thorgerson, depicts a close-up shot of an ear under water, collecting waves of sound, represented by ripples in the water. The title was meant as a play on words: a medal, and to meddle (interfere). Meddle, released in October 1971, was Pink Floyd’s sixth studio album. In 2014, a 20th Anniversary Division Bell Box Set was released. Like many of the band’s albums, the cover was designed by long-time collaborator Storm Thorgerson. Most of the album was written by David Gilmour and Richard Wright, with Gilmour’s wife Polly Sampson co-writing many of the lyrics. By 1999, it had been certified Triple Platinum in the US. The album went straight to #3 on the UK and US albums chart, right behind Michael Jackson’s Bad and Whitesnake‘s self-titled album.Īlthough The Division Bell received mixed reviews upon its release in 1994, it went straight to #1 on both the UK and US album charts. Released in 1987, it was recorded primarily on David Gilmour’s houseboat recording studio, Astoria, as well as at a number of other studios. The name for the album reportedly came from a slang term for “sex”, which Pink Floyd friend and roadie Ian “Emo” Moore claims to have made up himself.Ī Momentary Lapse of Reason was the first Pink Floyd album following Roger Waters’ departure from the band. Like Atom Heart Mother, the album was a commercial success upon its release but has been the subject of some negativity by band members in recent years. Released as Pink Floyd’s 4th studio album in 1969, Ummagumma features both a live disc and a disc that features solo compositions by each band member. Recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London, the album was released in 1970 and was a commercial success.ĭespite that, band members have expressed negativity toward the album in more recent years.Ītom Heart Mother was also the first Pink Floyd album not to feature the band’s name or any text on the cover. It is now commonly hailed as a psychedelic masterpiece.Ītom Heart Mother was Pink Floyd’s fifth studio album, and the first to reach #1 on the UK charts. Produced by Norman Smith and released in 1967, the album was positively received by both the press and the general public. The Piper at the Gates of Dawn was Pink Floyd’s debut album, and the only one ever made under the leadership of founding member, Syd Barrett.
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