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A single CD collection featuring a tracklist chosen by Pink Floyd and newly created artwork from Storm Thorgerson. All tracks remastered by James Guthrie in 2011.
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72 of 75 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. R. G. Prizeman
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When i saw this was being released I was a bit surprised as, firstly it was only one disc and secondly, nearly every track appears on the far better, echoes collection. This is apparently to make people aware that Pink Floyd's back catalogue has been remastered again. So my copy arrived, I have to say a good job has been done on the remastering not to loud and it is faithful to the Pink Floyd legacy, however to be honest there is very little difference in sound quality to this set and the previous Echoes best of collection. The tracks are mainly from Dark side and Wish you were here (nothing from meddle,animals or anything before atom heart mother apart from one single See Emily Play) and I personally think any new fan would be better off buying dark side of the moon and wish you were here. The booklet is just four pages no track details words or recording history very sparse,and again an awful paper cardboard sleeve which is very tight and is almost impossible to get the CD out, if EMI or other record companies are going to do this can't they put an inner sleeve in, then it might be a vinyl replica, as since when did records ever get issued without a inner sleeve. This rating I based on the value of this collection, not the music which for me is timeless.
30 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By Ben Cohen
Format:Audio CD
Reviewers are asking - not unreasonably - "what is the point of this album?" As a number of people have pointed out: if it's a Floyd compilation you're after, then the decade-old (eek!) 2CD set Echoes contains almost twice as much music. And now it's been deleted - ho hum!
I think I may have the answer to the question though: this is a compilation for Alice.
Alice is the name of my delightful ex. She worshipped Radiohead and Blur. My liking for 70s prog largely mystified her, though. However she `got' the Floyd - or at least Dark Side of the Moon (a sort of 70s OK Computer) and Piper at the Gates of Dawn (heartily ransacked on Blur's Parklife album).
If I had slipped the Echoes compilation into her Christmas stocking she would have stalled at Set the Controls and the eponymous Echoes. She would have yawned theatrically at relative makeweight Marooned. A Foot in the Door would have worked perfectly, though. There are no deep-space freakouts (which I personally adore) and a focus on the concise accessible gems from Dark Side, Wish You Were Here and The Wall (the selfsame albums getting the fullest reissue push. Draw your own conclusions)
Shockingly, only See Emily Play remains on board from the Syd Barrett era - potential Alices may wish to supplement this compilation with Floyd's classic 1967 debut album Piper at the Gates of Dawn - a non-stop psychedelic tea party of literate whimsy and only one deep space freak out...
So, if it's a career overview you're after, then seek out the splendid Echoes compilation. However, Foot in the Door is an all-killer-no-filler compilation for the cautious beginner and the driver that craves a swift succession of musical knockout punches on their car stereo. The title sums up its strengths nicely - to mix metaphors it dips a cautious toe in Floydian water. It answers the marketers' current rhetorical question "Why Pink Floyd?" with a concise answer: "It's the songs, stupid!"
I think I may have the answer to the question though: this is a compilation for Alice.
Alice is the name of my delightful ex. She worshipped Radiohead and Blur. My liking for 70s prog largely mystified her, though. However she `got' the Floyd - or at least Dark Side of the Moon (a sort of 70s OK Computer) and Piper at the Gates of Dawn (heartily ransacked on Blur's Parklife album).
If I had slipped the Echoes compilation into her Christmas stocking she would have stalled at Set the Controls and the eponymous Echoes. She would have yawned theatrically at relative makeweight Marooned. A Foot in the Door would have worked perfectly, though. There are no deep-space freakouts (which I personally adore) and a focus on the concise accessible gems from Dark Side, Wish You Were Here and The Wall (the selfsame albums getting the fullest reissue push. Draw your own conclusions)
Shockingly, only See Emily Play remains on board from the Syd Barrett era - potential Alices may wish to supplement this compilation with Floyd's classic 1967 debut album Piper at the Gates of Dawn - a non-stop psychedelic tea party of literate whimsy and only one deep space freak out...
So, if it's a career overview you're after, then seek out the splendid Echoes compilation. However, Foot in the Door is an all-killer-no-filler compilation for the cautious beginner and the driver that craves a swift succession of musical knockout punches on their car stereo. The title sums up its strengths nicely - to mix metaphors it dips a cautious toe in Floydian water. It answers the marketers' current rhetorical question "Why Pink Floyd?" with a concise answer: "It's the songs, stupid!"
27 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By Simon T.
Format:Audio CD
If you own most or all of Pink Floyd's albums, you don't need this 'Best Of...'.
If you own the 'big three' - 'Dark Side...' Wish...' and 'The Wall' you don't need this 'Best Of...'
I won't be buying it, because I have all the tracks already. I don't need it .
However...
If you're new to the sonic pleasures of Pink Floyd and are after a flavour of what all the fuss is about, or a casual fan who simply wants some of their finest moments all on one disc, then this compilation is for you.
The track selection is first class, leaning towards their 70's heyday output that will hopefully whet your appetite to explore their more experimental catalogue.
Naysayers can moan (with some justification) about flogging the same old songs again and again, but they're really missing the point of this compilation; These musical gems are simply an entry-level taster to some (not all) of the highlights of a remarkably long and varied recording career.
If this album opens up the brilliance of Pink Floyd to a new generation of listeners, then surely that's a good thing, isn't it?
If you own the 'big three' - 'Dark Side...' Wish...' and 'The Wall' you don't need this 'Best Of...'
I won't be buying it, because I have all the tracks already. I don't need it .
However...
If you're new to the sonic pleasures of Pink Floyd and are after a flavour of what all the fuss is about, or a casual fan who simply wants some of their finest moments all on one disc, then this compilation is for you.
The track selection is first class, leaning towards their 70's heyday output that will hopefully whet your appetite to explore their more experimental catalogue.
Naysayers can moan (with some justification) about flogging the same old songs again and again, but they're really missing the point of this compilation; These musical gems are simply an entry-level taster to some (not all) of the highlights of a remarkably long and varied recording career.
If this album opens up the brilliance of Pink Floyd to a new generation of listeners, then surely that's a good thing, isn't it?
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Classic
Classic Pink Floyd, great price. If you like Pink Floyd you will enjoy this album. Money well spent. Would recommend to others.
Published 3 days ago by macfar
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I can now be Comfortably Numb!
I have been listening to Pink Floyd as long as I can remember, but suddenly realised my only CD had gone walkabout, great replacement!!
Published 1 month ago by Susie
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love it
didnt know about this cd till saw it on amazon, thanks will play this again and again and enjoy every track
Published 1 month ago by stephen taylor
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Another Best of, the Best of, etc
As a best of it is as good as it can be, considering the back catalogue available, besides we all have our 'favourites' and it is doubtful we will all agree. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Alan J. Winter
3.0 out of 5 stars
pink floyd greatest hits....
A little dissapointed as it did not have some of the songs i had wished for...Wished i had bought the other compilation i had seen. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ms. S. Anderson
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A good selection of Pink Floyd tracks.
A good mix of old and not so old tracks. Its a bargain and all Floyd fans should add it to their collection.
Published 2 months ago by Pete in Essex
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Great
Everything you require to hear from a great band,and a compilation of most of their best tracks,well worth the money.
Published 2 months ago by Mr. I. P. Knight
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great
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Published 2 months ago by stan
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Outstanding!!
I had forgotten how good Pink Floyd was - used to really enjoy it over 30 years ago - it's as up to date now as it was then. Read more
Published 2 months ago by sarahblue
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic album
Wow what value for money.This features most of Pink Flloyds hits at a great price. Why pay a fortune for separate albumns when this fits the bill.
Published 3 months ago by Mr Jeremy Lowe
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