A classic,timeless album, hard to believe this is now now over 40 years old. This is Floyd's first album that bravely went where no other band have ever been before. I think that is what first drew me into this album, there was no attempt to produce a pop album that was going to compete with the Beatles - they were out on their own and with the very tallented Syd barret leading the way, carved their own path into musical history.
I first heard this album when I was a young boy in short pants because I am lucky to have older brothers with good taste in music and I was amazed to find that about 20 years later I knew all the words to songs like 'Bike' and 'The Gnome'. Then I found that I listened to the other songs with a different perspective and I appreciated how good the whole album was. Now another 20 years later, I consider myself to be more musically educated and I'm still enjoying the album.
There is no doubt some people thought the album was a bit wierd in parts when it was released and some still think so today. But this is one that you should give a go, even if you are not a Pink Floyd fan. Like it or not the first time, you will want to hear it again.
Alan