Wish
You Were Here review
To top Pink Floyd's
previous album, Dark Side of the
Moon, would be close to impossible.
Their follow-up, Wish You Were Here, is not able to accomplish that,
but it is quite good. The overall flow to the album is strong and it
has some of their best songs.
The CD starts out
incredibly strong with "Shine on You Crazy Diamond parts
1-5," which has some really nice unhurried David Gilmour guitar
phrases setting the stage for the album. Then when the first vocals
starts, the complementary guitar riffs to the vocals are
gorgeous, followed by some nice saxophone. Clearly a great way to
begin the album. The album includes their hit "Wish
You Were Here." This song is their best piece of music that
blends acoustic guitars into a rock setting. To further enhance the
song, Richard Wrights piano riffs and David Gilmour's solos are
outstanding.
Wish You Were Here is a
must have for Pink Floyd fans. Barry Small ©
Grade A