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Relics [Original recording remastered]

Pink Floyd Audio CD
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (26 Feb 1996)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Original recording remastered
  • Label: EMI
  • ASIN: B000002U0D
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 6,591 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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2. Interstellar Overdrive (1996 Digital Remaster)
3. See Emily Play (1996 Digital Remaster)
4. Remember A Day (1996 Digital Remaster)
5. Paintbox (1996 Digital Remaster)
6. Julia Dream (1996 Digital Remaster)
7. Careful With That Axe Eugene (1996 Digital Remaster)
8. Cirrus Minor (1996 Digital Remaster)
9. The Nile Song (1996 Digital Remaster)
10. Biding My Time (1996 Digital Remaster)
11. Bike (1996 Digital Remaster)

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This low-priced 'Bizarre Collection Of Antiques and Curios', originally released as a stop-gap between Pink Floyd's first No.1 album, Atom Heart Mother and the yet-to-be released Meddle, acted as a perfect introduction to the band, especially when, several years later, the success of Dark Side Of The Moon sent new fans back to investigate their earlier work. Relics put listeners in a reverie of strangeness. It was hard to imagine that this was the same group. And of course, in many respects, it wasn't, for, on six of the album's eleven cuts, mercurial former leader Syd Barrett was present.

The album demonstrates how Pink Floyd evolved, giving a neat précis of the group as they exchanged Barrett's psychedelic whimsy ("Bike", "See Emily Play") for space rock ("Careful With That Axe, Eugene”), before moving on to rock of a more conventional kind ("Biding My Time", "The Nile Song"); all in the space of four years. For years, this was the only way you could get the group's first two singles, "Arnold Layne" and "See Emily Play" on long-player. On listening today, they still generate great excitement – this is the sound of musical boundaries being stretched. As Relics meanders through rare B-sides and Rick Wright-penned album tracks, it pauses on the overlooked album More as well as the then-previously unreleased studio trifle, “Biding My Time”, recorded in July 1969. The album closes with The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn closer, "Bike", and gives us a final glimpse back into Syd's world. For all the weirdness and variable nature of the material, Relics holds together very well, adding further to the mystery of the legend of Pink Floyd. --Daryl Easlea

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1. Arnold Layne2. Intersteller Overdrive3. See Emily Play4. Remember A Day5. Paintbox6. Julia Dream7. Careful With That Axe, Eugene8. Cirrus Minor9. The Nile Song10. Biding My Time11. Bike

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Precious Relics 28 May 2007
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This is an excellent compilation album for those who wish to investigate Pink Floyd's highly productive early years, especially those with Syd Barrett.

Two of Barrett's most renowned and revered compositions are included, 'Arnold Layne' and 'See Emily Play'. The former is a curious tale depicting a barmy fellow who enjoys stealing women's undergarments, and is a characteristically idiosyncratic cut from Barrett, being both delightfully playful and flawless musically. 'See Emily Play' is even better; a psychedelic masterpiece, made distinctive due to the hallucinatory organ sounds and Barrett's blithe and effervescent lyrical imagery. These are two fantastic examples of Floyd's Syd Barrett era, where the band was able to churn out playful, childlike, almost whimsical slices of psychedelic pop, which were quintessentially English. The inclusion of Barrett's 'Interstellar Overdrive' also demonstrates his experimental and progressive leanings, aptly underlining the many dimensions of early Floyd.

This compilation isn't all about Barrett, though. Also included are early tracks from keyboardist, Rick Wright, 'Remember a Day' and 'Paintbox' (although Barrett plays guitar on the former). These tracks undoubtedly intended to recapture the Barrett-era zeitgeist of psychedelic sounds and dreamlike lyrics. Though whilst Rick has a pleasant voice, the songs lack the distinctiveness of Barrett's work. However, they are still interesting artefacts from the band's distant psychedelic past.

On 'Careful With That Axe, Eugene', Pink Floyd's successful progression away from the Barrett sound is evident. The song is a hugely atmospheric jam, driven by Rick Wright's wondrous eastern-sounding organ playing and interpolated forebodingly with ghostly shrieks from Roger Waters. The song is almost unnerving, and is a sign of Pink Floyd evolving both musically and thematically. Additionally, the hard-rocking, 'The Nile Song', is reminiscent of The Who and shows the band in a new light, adding greatly to the variety of the album.

The album concludes appropriately, ending where it began, with a Barrett pop song, 'Bike', which typifies the initial Pink Floyd's quirky sound. This serves to emphasise what a well-constructed compilation 'Relics' is and, resultantly, the album is perfect for both seasoned Floyd fans and newcomers, as there will be something to satisfy everyone on here. My only (minor) gripe is the lack of two oft-forgotten Barrett songs: the winter 1967 single, 'Apples and Oranges', which would ultimately be Syd's final single; and the b-side to 'Arnold Layne', 'Candy and a Currant Bun'.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Floyd album for Non-Floyd fans 27 Feb 2007
By Moz
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This isn't 'The Wall' or 'Meddle' or 'Dark Side' or even 'Saucerful of Secrets' - this is largely Syd's Pink Floyd and gives full expression to our favourite Crazy Diamond. I'm proud to admit that this and "Piper at the Gates" are the only Floyd albums I now own and I play this often. Someone will doubtless point out Syd isn't involved on all of these tracks but they're all brushed with his influence and tainted by his maniacal vision. This is England's version of Roky Erickson & the 13th Floor Elevators but much better recordings.

Axe (as soundtracked on Zabriskie Point) is good, the singles Arnold Layne & Emily Play a perfect marriage but it's the mellow Cirrus Minor, Julia Dream, Paintbox and Remember a Day that really take me back to the years immediately after the Brit's summer of love. They're blissful (the perfect adjective here). Maybe I should give due credit to Roger Waters here. The Nile Song & Interstellar both rock and Paintbox ends up making you want to rip off all of your clothes, no matter who's in the room with you. Oops - time for me to be on me Bike!
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fab 1 July 2001
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Format:Audio CD
This is a lovely, carefree little CD of some of Floyds 60's works. And the fact that it contains the fantastic non-album Syd Barrett compositions "Arnold Layne" & "See Emily Play" make it indispensible. Elsewhere the songs here are very strong, the Gothic-hippyishness of "Julia Dream" & "Cirrus Minor" are wonderful. Well worth having.
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5.0 out of 5 stars What can i say...
A really piece full of joy, rock-space, and a lot of preDSOTM feelings..show us the way how Floyd started !
Published 1 month ago by Jose Lira
4.0 out of 5 stars great discovery
it includes many Syd Barrett's tracks not included in the official albums, including the first ever Pink Floyd singles Arnold Layne and Emily Plays, and the ever-sweet Julia Dream
Published 2 months ago by Filippo M. Caroti
5.0 out of 5 stars 10-10
had it in plenty off time for my birthday and had it before the delivert date would recomend if you are a pinkfloyd fan
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate Best Of
Absolutely spiffing collection of early Floyd from the great days of Syd to pre-"Wall" experimentation, I remember having this on vinyl when it first came out & played it... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kev Johnson
3.0 out of 5 stars Bought 'cos its cheap and can re-order if I like.
One of the better early Floyd albums albeit a compilation of sorts.
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Published 3 months ago by n mills
5.0 out of 5 stars Relics
This was one of the first vinyl album I bought in my youth so getting it on C.D brought back many memories.
Published 4 months ago by Sonya
3.0 out of 5 stars Missed Opportunity
I could never understand why this first compilation of Floyd stuff never included unavailable tracks such as "Apples And Oranges", "Point Me At The Sky", "Candy And Currant Bun"... Read more
Published 9 months ago by M. Woods
5.0 out of 5 stars Oldies but Goldies
If you don't know who Pink Floyd are and were by now then there is no use in my trying to impress on you quite how influential they have been. Read more
Published 14 months ago by GW
5.0 out of 5 stars Relics
Pink Floyd.
Arnold Lane, See Emily Play, Interstellar Overdrive,
JULIA DREAM! This is the ONLY album it appears on.
Bike for a laugh. Careful with that naxe, Eugene! Read more
Published 21 months ago by Joolz
4.0 out of 5 stars Memory Lane
This came out when I was 15 and I couldn't believe it. There was nothing like it then and actually, nothing like it now. Arnold Lane - what were they thinking?
Published on 24 April 2010 by K. Morris
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