Gilmour described “Atom Heart Mother” as “a load of rubbish. “Atom Heart Mother”, which is the subject of this review, was released in 1970. In the end of the 60’s they released, “A Saucerful Of Secrets”, “More” and “Ummagumma”. David Gilmour joined the band in 1968, months before Barrett’s departure from the band, due to his state of mental deterioration, aggravated by drugs. Under Barrett’s leadership, they released a successful album, “The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn”. Initially they became popular in the late 60’s in London’s underground scene. The band originally consisted of Roger Waters, Nick Mason, Richard Wright and Syd Barrett. Pink Floyd is one of the most influential and commercially successful prog rock bands, having sold over 200 million albums around the world. Their work was marked by the use of philosophical and political lyrics, musical experimentation, innovative album covers and elaborated shows. The album had also the participation of Alan Styles, Haflidi Hallgrimsson, John Alldis Choir and Philip Jones Brass Ensemble as guests.Īs many of we know, Pink Floyd was an English prog rock band formed in Cambridge in 1965, which achieved the international success with the psychedelic and the prog rock music.

The line up on the album is David Gilmour, Richard Wright, Roger Waters and Nick Mason. “Atom Heart Mother” is the fifth studio album of Pink Floyd and was released in 1970. Still, it represents a turning point in their career. Review Summary: A less loved album of Pink Floyd.

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