Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon - Released Year 1973
Tracklist front / back album covers
Side one
1. "Speak to Me" Instrumental 1:13
2. "Breathe" (listed as "Breathe in the Air" on the original LP label) 2:43
3. "On the Run" Instrumental 3:36
4. "Time" (containing "Breathe (Reprise)") 6:53
5. "The Great Gig in the Sky" 4:36
Total length: 19:27
Side one
1. "Speak to Me" Instrumental 1:13
2. "Breathe" (listed as "Breathe in the Air" on the original LP label) 2:43
3. "On the Run" Instrumental 3:36
4. "Time" (containing "Breathe (Reprise)") 6:53
5. "The Great Gig in the Sky" 4:36
Total length: 19:27
Side two
1. "Money" 6:23
2. "Us and Them" 7:49
3. "Any Colour You Like" Instrumental 3:26
4. "Brain Damage" 3:49
5. "Eclipse" 2:03
Total length: 23:42
The Dark Side of the Moon is the 1973 masterpiece by Pink Floyd, widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time. Seamlessly blending progressive rock, psychedelic textures, and philosophical lyrics, this album explores themes of time, madness, money, and mortality.
The record’s innovative production, immersive soundscapes, and iconic cover art by Hipgnosis have made it a landmark in music history, captivating generations of listeners worldwide.
🎶 Fun Facts about The Dark Side of the Moon:
🎸 The album spent a record-breaking over 900 weeks on the Billboard 200, cementing its place in music history.
🎹 The pioneering use of synthesizers and tape effects set a new standard for audio experimentation.
🎧 “Money” became the band’s first major hit single in the US, featuring a distinctive 7/4 time signature.
🎤 Clare Torry’s wordless vocals on “The Great Gig in the Sky” are considered one of the most powerful performances in rock music.
🥁 The album’s themes are woven together by seamless transitions and recurring motifs, creating a unified listening experience.
🎷 Engineer Alan Parsons played a crucial role in crafting the album’s unique sound, later inspiring countless other artists.
The Dark Side of the Moon is a must-listen for any music fan, representing a pinnacle of artistic ambition and sonic innovation. It remains a timeless classic that continues to inspire and resonate with audiences today.
The Dark Side of the Moon is the 8th studio album by English rock band Pink Floyd, released on 1 March 1973 by Harvest Records. Primarily developed during live performances, the band premiered an early version of the record several months before recording began. New material was recorded in two sessions in 1972 and 1973 at Abbey Road Studios in London.
The record builds on ideas explored in Pink Floyd's earlier recordings and performances, while omitting the extended instrumentals that characterised their earlier work. A concept album, its themes explore conflict, greed, time, death, and mental illness, the latter partly inspired by the deteriorating health of founding member Syd Barrett, who departed the group in 1968. The group used recording techniques such as multitrack recording, tape loops, and analogue synthesisers. Snippets from interviews with the band's road crew, as well as philosophical quotations, were also used. Engineer Alan Parsons was responsible for many sonic aspects and the recruitment of singer Clare Torry, who appears on "The Great Gig in the Sky". The sleeve, which depicts a prism spectrum, was designed by Storm Thorgerson, following keyboardist Richard Wright's request for a "simple and bold" design, representing the band's lighting and the record's themes. The album was promoted with two singles: "Money" and "Us and Them".
