PINK FLOYD

The Dark Side Of The Moon: 50th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set PINK FLOYD RECORDS

JULIAN MARSZAŁEK

Prog landmark is given a lavish, if wallet-emptying reissue. The howls of derision from the unenlightened that met the new logo celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s eighth studio album provided much hilarity for longtime fans. This – as if it needs reminding – is an album that’s progressive on any number of levels. Dealing with mortality, greed, social stratification, conflict and their consequent mental health issues, The Dark Side Of The Moon still resonates half a century since its release – often horribly so. What should be a warning from a time gone by instead shows how little we’ve moved on from those days of energy crises, economic strife and televised war. “A physical artefact that’s as enigmatic as the subject matter.” Celebrating the 50th anniversary of this…

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Prog (Digital) - 1 Issue, Issue 138

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