Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here

Primary Artist
Pink Floyd
Album Title
Wish You Were Here
Release Date
September 15, 1975 
Time
44:24 
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Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Pink Floyd followed the commercial breakthrough of Dark Side Of The Moon with Wish You Were Here, a loose concept album about and dedicated to their founding member Syd Barrett. The record unfolds gradually, as the jazzy textures of "Shine on You Crazy Diamond" reveal its melodic motif, and in its leisurely pace, the album shows itself to be a warmer record than its predecessor. Musically, it's arguably even more impressive, showcasing the group's interplay and David Gilmour's solos in particular. Read More