@edgewear 1+ There are some bright spots in all the early albums, indications of what was to come. I listen to Atom Heart Mother on occasion, more frequently than the others. Animals remains my favorite followed by The Wall. Dark Side got played to death on me in college. I album I dislike the most is Wishing You Were Here. Syd was a sad case of self destruction and I see no reason to ruminate on him. He never became a "diamond" , but who knows how he would have developed.
Curious to know what you guys think/like about Pink Floyd's early work
Listening through Pink Floyd's entire studio album discography these days. I mostly know their work from the 70's to 90's. I will admit, I haven't quite connected fully with their early psychedelic years from Piper to Ummagumma yet. I suppose I'm a bigger fan of their "BIG sound" that would evolve later on with David's important guitar riffs, solos, conceptual records, unique production and Waters' lyrics. Those first records honestly do not really delight me always. I'm really open to hearing thoughts, discussing factors and history of these records that could give me a more open perspective, and maybe understand the importance of these works. Why do some of you like them? Is it the history of the band forming? Starting out with Syd? Any documentaries or books that focus on the early years?