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| 1. Astronomy Domine |
| 2. Lucifer Sam |
| 3. Matilda Mother |
| 4. Flaming |
| 5. Pow R. Toc. H |
| 6. Take Up Thy Stethoscope And Walk |
| 7. Interstellar Overdrive |
| 8. The Gnome |
| 9. Chapter 24 |
| 10. The Scarecrow |
| 11. Bike |
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Pink Floyd’s debut album released in 1967, featuring the original line-up of Syd Barrett, Roger Waters, Richard Wright and Nick Mason. The 'Discovery' version presents the original studio album, digitally remastered by James Guthrie and reissued with a newly designed Digipak and a new 12 page booklet designed by Storm Thorgerson.
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2011 'Discovery' Edition: Classic debut album newly remastered with upgraded packaging
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
So much has been written about 'Piper' there's not much point in me adding my ha'penny's worth, though it remains one of the great debut albums of all time in my opinion (along with 'In the Court of the Crimson King' and 'Led Zep 1'). But there's a 'but'. There's already much speculation about possible 'Experience' and even 'Immersion' editions of this album (either singly or, in the case of the Immersion ed, paired with 'Saucerful'), so why buy this now? I think enough time has elapsed now that Piper shouldn't be treated as some kind of holy artefact that cannot be sullied with (whisper it) bonus tracks or even a bonus CD. There's an awful lot in the can that could result in a 'Piper Era' package, rather than Piper on its own. BBC Radio 2's 'The Record Producers' programme (2011) gave tantalising glimpses into the 4track originals of 'Arnold Layne' and its flip side, proving they're being investigated. I (and zillions others) would far rather the remaining members of Floyd bury any misgivings they have and allow as much as possible from the band's earliest days to be put out there.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This was Pink Floyd's first album, back when the band comprised of Syd Barret, Roger Waters, Nick Mason and Rick Wright. And the sound was certainly many miles apart from the Floyd of later years, the ethereal, immersing waves of sound provided by the Dark Side of the Moon, the haunting laments and spacey balladry of Wish You Were Here and the grandiose concept of The Wall. Back in 1967, Syd Barret was very much at the helm, his whimsical and at times childlike lyrics telling tales of Gnomes, "borrowed" bicycles, Scarecrows and Interstellar Overdrives. But through these rather strange themes comes an incredible sophistication, a series of metaphors employed by the band to explain sometimes solemn themes. The musicianship is second to none, and nobody could argue that any band member deserves less than full recognition as a true virtuoso. From the devilishly effective guitar of Syd, to the thundering bass of Roger Waters, the meticulous drumming of Nick Mason and the psychedelic, swirling keyboard playing of the late, great Richard Wright, not a beat can be found out of place.
These elements congregate to form this devastatingly brilliant album, an amalglamation of incredible ability, restless energy and an innate sense of the surreal. As for the remastering, all I can say is that every little element of sound is crystal clear, and quite frankly I don't think it could possibly get any better than this!
These elements congregate to form this devastatingly brilliant album, an amalglamation of incredible ability, restless energy and an innate sense of the surreal. As for the remastering, all I can say is that every little element of sound is crystal clear, and quite frankly I don't think it could possibly get any better than this!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
brilliant recording, one of my favourite albums and this version is like having the old varnish removbed from an old master, truly remarkable
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One of the best remasters in sound quality improvement
In terms of sheer sound quality improvement, the is possibly the biggest relative sound quality improvement of all of them. Read more
Published 6 months ago by W. Thomas Phillips
Not what it doesn't say on the lable
The Music was and is as to be expected brilliant. A great re-master of a truly great album. However the life expectancy of the product is significantly reduced by the form of... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Cornishchewey
Excellent!!
This isn't the best floyd album in my opinion but with all their albums....their worst is better tham most bands best...so i still love it! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Scott
on the subject of..well Re:re-remastering how come nones commented yet...
I mean come on - its been a week...is it noticeably better than the other dozen versions fans already own ? Read more
Published 8 months ago by knocked out in 1973 just woke up
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