The lyrics are ironic with a dark, satirical nature, but the effects of moneyĪnd its misuse have never been more eloquently stated. Money as the corruptible force that causes the filthy rich to blow millions on cars, leer jets, football The riff is disconcerting,Ĭomplex and Gilmour's jangly guitar splashes complement the bass perfectly. The best bass lines in rock history, and played in a 7/8 time signature. This is my favourite track on the album with one of Ka-ching of cold hard cash, the root of all evil. Identical to the album, it begins with the A single fro the greatest PF album and one of the icons of If you pull this single out of a bargain box at some flea market count yourself lucky. Posted Sunday, J| Review this album | Report (Review #464659) Though I love it, I use to rate singles with two stars, because if somebody owns them is That representative of the band, nor the album itself. What I also liked was the inclusion of "Any Colour You Like" as the B-side, because that is not That is why a single like this had such a Goes together with the success of this particular song, which is loved and listened by a highĪmount of people from all around the globe.
Great lyrics, awesome guitar solos that round up a wonderful song. Money is also one of the most popular Pink Floyd tracks ever, with an unforgettable bass line, But well, I am not reviewing the album itself, but One of the most iconic records ever released,Īnd in my book one of the most especial and greatest ever, an album I know from start to endĪnd an album I truly love for several reasons. History of progressive rock, and rock in general. Nobody can deny the importance that an album like Dark Side of the Moon has had in the Posted Friday, J| Review this album | Report (Review #463403) Music history, and although they are missing from their natural habitat, they are decent alone. Overall, however, these tracks are obviously good. Single, a song whose concept revolves around greed. Normal capitalistic measures, I find it hugely ironic that they chose the song "Money" as the Successful album sales, as well as to get more radios to play the music. I can't help but assume this single was released to milk more money out of Floyd's massively
The full length there to exacerbate the beauty of Pink Floyd's psychedelic mastery. The album, but overall these two tracks are infinitely better with the ebb and flow of the music of You Like is the B-side) are spectacular, able to hold their own without the support of the rest of Was released after the actual album was released. However, this isn't the album, is it? This isĪ single, a re-release of one of the more popular tracks off the album, Money. The album shot up the chartsĪnd stayed there for an unprecedented 741 weeks. The album is essentially perfect, with everyĪspect of the album fitting together in a wonderfully perfect way. Posted Tuesday, Ap| Review this album | Report (Review #278694)ĭark Side of the Moon is hailed in virtually every rock circle as one of the greatest rockĪlbums in music history, and understandably. I would say get this withoutĪ doubt, but the album has so much more great music and a flow that could make an infant Pretty much, an excellent sampling of an absolutely superb album. It is essentially Rick Wright's (keyboardist) time to shine, and he tears up The second sampling here 'Any Colour You Like' on the other hand, is one of the most spacy Register chimes) and some intelligent, satirical lyrics make one of the best songs in Floyds'Ĭareer, and one of the highlights of the album. That, added with one of the most memorable introductions in music history (the cash Guitars, a bluesy solo, and a saxophone section that would tear strips of paint off a wall are all Compared to the rest of it, 'Money' is pretty bloody intense. It also stands out to me asīeing the one song in 'Dark Side Of The Moon' that seemed to break the really chilled, spacyĪtmosphere of the album. 'Money' is a song that's since become a trademark of it's own. That in mind, it should be no suprise I'm a fan of the hit single it spawned. Sounded like it fit in exactly the way that Waters, Gilmour and company wanted it to. Of albums that have effects in them that are generally hit-and-miss, everything in 'Dark Side' Most enjoyed album, I consider it to be one of the few 'perfect' albums ever made. Before even getting into the single itself, let me say that while it might not be my personally