Pink Floyd

The Division Bell

Ah, Yes, The Post-Waters Prejudice

Review Score:

(10/10)
Music is just music. To me, this album is one of the best albums ever made. It is not a curveball into commercialism (nor was Momentary Lapse of Reason). When a band member has left, you must EXPECT a different sound - what surprises me, is how similar it is to old Floyd - not that the rest of the world doesn't disagree with me, of course - but don't think I don't know what I'm talking about. The early Floyd was about painting a picture, an ambience, a work of art, not a series of singles and/or filler. The Division Bell has something in common with the older works. It too, is more than just a series of singles and/or filler. So what if a song appeals to lots of people? Oftentimes, it's because the song is shallow and simple, yes, but sometimes the stars do line up right - and this is coming from a pessimist, mind you - and there is the same unified atmospheric creation to this that there is to Atom Heart Mother, it's just the songs are different lengths and the thematic material is different. Ok, and some instrumentation differences.... but still... "Poles Apart", "Coming Back to Life", "A Great Day for Freedom", "Lost for Words" ? If you want to zone out after a rough day, or meditate to music, or whatever you like doing....do not avoid this album. There is emotional spirituality in this album that is rarely found in music these days, or anywhere, for that matter. Avoid the prejudice and the album will love you back.

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