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- Label: One Way
- ASIN: B001OFG2IO
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- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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10 Track Debut Solo Album from Pink Floyd Man
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Don't expect a Pink Floyd soundalike album if you buy this. I don't know anyone else who likes "Wet Dream", but as only Floyd fans are probably aware of it, that's not surprising. I remember buying it on its original release and being disappointed with the first listen. Wright's clipped, deliberate vocal style took a little getting used to, while the opening track, "Mediterranean C", is a sluggish instrumental.
The rest of the album hardly whips up a storm either, but for me it was simply a case of becoming acclimatised. It's a mood album, one of a hot summer's day lying on a yacht or beside a pool, as depicted on the sleeve. I disagree with the reviewer who finds Snowy White's guitar uninspired. I've yet to hear anything he's done that I dislike. Mel Collins' sax provides a soothing thread on "Cat Cruise" which does get out of first gear, while "Waves" is a wonderfully evocative instrumental.
Maybe I'm easily pleased but I like the whole album. There are no gimmicks, no shouting just to be heard, just a tidy and relaxing collection of recordings.
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
1978 saw Pink Floyd on hold, Roger Waters was writing what was to become The Wall, Dave Gilmour was recording his first solo album and Nick Mason was probably off racing cars somewhere. Floyd fans were still reeling from the aural assault of 1977's Animals album and somewhat alienating live shows. It was left to Rick Wright to come up with something to soothe the average Floyd fans jangled nerves and Wet Dream just about managed to fill the void. Long time fans of the band will be familiar with Wright's more jazz inflected songwriting style and melancholy vocals and Wet Dream serves up both. This is an elegant LP, which while not likely to set the world on fire makes a fine - dare I say - easy listening record. The production and arrangement is beautiful and Wright's tasteful keyboards match the languid nature of the songs. An important balance to the more strident approach of Waters, and Gilmour's occasional lapses into all out rock 'n' roll. Shame about the terrible title!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
While Roger Waters was demoing 'The Wall' Richard Wright recorded this lovely album which is ideal for dusky Summer evenings or sleepy afternoons. Wright was the only classically-trained member of Pink Floyd and his jazzy writing and spunky playing informed their best material. This album can't hope to come close to those glories and has even been
described as bland. True, the musicians, great though they are, don't sound as if they were born to play together and the compositions themselves have a watery and passive feel (hence the somewhat self-deprecating title). However, it is still a very enjoyable and relaxing listen. Much of the music is infused with Wright's trademark melancholy and there are even some very fine moments like the sublime 'Cat Cruise' and the funky 'Drop In From The Top'. Ultimately it's the instrumentals that work best as Wright seems more at home playing than singing. A useful gap-fill, then, for fans who may have yearned for more of Wright's input on 'Animals' and 'The Wall'.
described as bland. True, the musicians, great though they are, don't sound as if they were born to play together and the compositions themselves have a watery and passive feel (hence the somewhat self-deprecating title). However, it is still a very enjoyable and relaxing listen. Much of the music is infused with Wright's trademark melancholy and there are even some very fine moments like the sublime 'Cat Cruise' and the funky 'Drop In From The Top'. Ultimately it's the instrumentals that work best as Wright seems more at home playing than singing. A useful gap-fill, then, for fans who may have yearned for more of Wright's input on 'Animals' and 'The Wall'.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Worthwhile addition to Floyd Collection
Certainly not as good as 'Broken China' - Rick Wright's last CD before he died - but 'Wet Dream' is still an enjoyable and worthwhile collectors piece for all those who recognised... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Peter Stubbs
fabulous album from teh past
Not listened to this since I bought it on vinyl all those years ago. It still sounds fresh and involving. Under-rated member of Floyd.
Published 10 months ago by K. A. Worthington
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Published 11 months ago by Dave E
Melodies of lives
What beautiful melancholy with a little blink in the eye. As musical as Pink Floyd music, but with Rick behind the wheel. I actually feel good after a spin of this!
Published 16 months ago by Musick
'turn around and see what you have found'
When this came out back in 1978 I was a 15 year old complete Pink Floyd music freak, like so many of us Polish, German, Dutch, Hungarian, Spanish, Italian, British or American... Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2009 by Deven Gadula
The Chill Factor
This is an excellent album. It's much better than 'Broken China', his later release. It has a totally chilled out groove all the way through, and is pleasing to the ear throughout. Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2007 by J. D. Miller
Love this album
I loved this album when it first came out. It is a step or two away from the usual Floyd material and is good for it. Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2006 by P. Corner
For diehard PF fans only
I often felt that Richard's musical contributions to PF were among the best moments on their albums, so Wet Dream was ultimately a bit disappointing. Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2003 by "dj_brear"
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