Release date: March 7, 2006
10 tracks, Time: 51:44
I bought David Gilmour's solo album today with one thought in my mind, "Please, sound like Pink Floyd."
Ever since the Live 8 reunion of Floyd, complete with Roger Waters, I've missed the days when the band was touring.
I was lucky enough to see them twice in concert, but a third time would be wonderful.
Perhaps it's not to be, though, as Floyd's singer/guitarist Gilmour has released "On An Island" and only plans to tour on his own.
"On An Island" may not exactly be Pink Floyd, but moments of it sure are close.
Gilmour's soft vocals and/or signature guitar sound can be found all over the album's 10 tracks.
The most Floyd-like would probably be the title track, which features guest vocals from David Crosby and Graham Nash.
There are even moments when a saxophone plays and Floyd instantly comes to mind - "Red Sky At Night."
Don't get me wrong - this is NOT a Pink Floyd album. It stands on its own as enjoyable.
I was disappointed that the album only contained 10 tracks, but with a running time of 51 minutes, I have no complaints.
Even "Take a Breath," though it had a questionable beginning, turned into a solid track after the intro.
The album, if purchased at Best Buy, comes with a bonus track - the six-and-a-half minute "Island Jam."
It's mostly a mellow album, but one that I will be listening to for a while to come.
Posted by jeffhahnedisabled at March 11, 2006 7:34 PM
