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Syd Barrett - Barrett

Syd Barrett
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In 1967, Pink Floyd were synonymous with the London counterculture. And in the In the early days of the band, Syd Barrett was the driving creative force of the band. He wrote the two psychedelic hit singles "Arnold Layne" and "See Emily Play", but then he went downhill psychologically and was no longer wearable - especially at live gigs. After that he recorded "Barrett" and "The Madcap Laughs".


It was precisely on his solo debut, The Madcap Laughs, that his diverse, sometimes revolutionary ideas became apparent, which he would like to realise all at once. But the album is also a document of his philosophy, according to which the first take, even if bumbling, should always be the best and a repetition of the recordings should be rejected in principle, as it would only rob the songs of their spontaneity. No wonder that the people in charge at the label thought about the success of the album, which was only finished in its basic features after weeks in the studio. And so it was that David Gilmour and Roger Waters concentrated Sessions helped to mix and complete the album.

His second was released in 1970 and is much stronger than the debut. On the one hand, the album contains a wealth of brilliant song ideas - some of them almost bordering on insanity. On the other hand, Barrett fails due to his lack of ability to realise his ideas musically. Thanks to the renewed support of former Pink Floyd comrades-in-arms, this album could at least be finished - it represents nothing more and nothing less than a mirror of Barrett's torn psyche. After that Barrett retired completely from the music scene and became a living legend.
Tracklist:
A1 Baby Lemonade
A2 Love Song
A3 Dominoes
A4 It Is Obvious
A5 Rats
A6 Maisie
B1 Gigolo Aunt
B2a Waving My Arms In The Air
B2b I Never Lied To You
B3 Wined and Dined
B4 Wolfpack
B5 Effervescing Elephant

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