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Echoes (The Best Of Pink Floyd) (Pink Floyd, 2001)
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Title: Echoes (The Best Of Pink Floyd)
Artist: Pink Floyd
Record Label: EMI
Release Year: 2001
EAN: 0724353611125
Genre: Rock/Pop
Product ID: EPID3999896
Description: Pink Floyd: Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Richard Wright, Syd Barrett.Producers inlcude: Pink Floyd, Michael Kamen, Bob Ezrin, Joe Boyd, Norman Smith.Compilation producer: James Guthrie, Pink Floyd.Digitally remastered by Jame...
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Great compilation. But buy the back catalogue instead.
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10 of 14 people found this review helpful.
This compilation spans Pink Floyd's career from 1967s 'Piper at the Gates of Dawn' to 1994s 'The Division Bell'. There has been an attempt to segue many of the tracks into each other and the tracks selected do represent a sizeable portion of Pink Floyd's best songs (the selections were voted for by the band themselves and Roger Waters). If tracks like 'Shine on you Crazy Diamond', 'Comfortably Numb', 'Money', 'Another Brick in the Wall (part 2)'and 'Time' do nothing for you then you should perhaps be out buying the latest Crazy Frog record. So, a double CD compilation of great songs from one of the most popular bands ever sounds great. And it is. But...
Pink Floyd were (and are, if applicable) predominantly an album band. Their biggest sellers - 'Dark Side of the Moon', 'Wish You Were Here' and 'The Wall' - are albums that function as units and are so strong that I would actually recommend them more than this compilation, which, in its attempt to collate everything ends up sounding patchy. British television runs any number of top 100 shows (top 100 films ever, top 100 comedy shows ever, etc.) the basic format of which is to run down the list from 100 to 1 showing excerpts from each and having people talk about why they were so good. I always feel after watching one of these programmes that the clips from the featured shows are great, but it's not the same as seeing the show itself. This is how I feel after listening to this compilation.
It could have been more satisfying if it had been compiled chronologically, but the truth is that given the strength of all the main Pink Floyd albums in their own right, any compilation (bar maybe material previously unavailable on CD) is almost certainly redundant.
Pink Floyd were (and are, if applicable) predominantly an album band. Their biggest sellers - 'Dark Side of the Moon', 'Wish You Were Here' and 'The Wall' - are albums that function as units and are so strong that I would actually recommend them more than this compilation, which, in its attempt to collate everything ends up sounding patchy. British television runs any number of top 100 shows (top 100 films ever, top 100 comedy shows ever, etc.) the basic format of which is to run down the list from 100 to 1 showing excerpts from each and having people talk about why they were so good. I always feel after watching one of these programmes that the clips from the featured shows are great, but it's not the same as seeing the show itself. This is how I feel after listening to this compilation.
It could have been more satisfying if it had been compiled chronologically, but the truth is that given the strength of all the main Pink Floyd albums in their own right, any compilation (bar maybe material previously unavailable on CD) is almost certainly redundant.
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A good best of...Review created: 26/12/05
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) 4 of 7 people found this review helpful.
The best of album has a reasonable selection of pink floyd tracks, however a typical problem with albums such as this is that they tend not to cover all of the music the band produce. This is no exception, however the tracks included in the album are the more popular songs which most people will enjoy. The album is good for people who want to buy an album which covers most of what pink floyd produced, but it cannot truely replace the albums they produced. The first Cd has the more widly-listenerble (common) tracks which the band produced (I mean listenerable as a term meaning more people will enjoy). The second CD also has poplar tracks but they are the ones which concentrate on sound than lyrics, but ends on the greate bike track. The album the cd to me seems most similar to is The Wall. Overal; a best of album most people will enjoy, except hard core fans which have all the albums.
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Pink Floyd ..... EchoesReview created: 09/12/06
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) 3 of 4 people found this review helpful.
I am a Pink Floyd fan but do not have every CD they made, I have collected 6 over the years. This compilation is excellent because it gives a complete musical history of the group. Most of the tracks are well known and the contents are perfect for others like me. Equally if anyone just likes this group then this one CD fits the bill.
I recommend it to anyone who has this type of musical taste happy listening.
I recommend it to anyone who has this type of musical taste happy listening.
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The best of 'Best of'sReview created: 05/09/06
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2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
A friend played me this CD, and I was so impressed that I had to have a copy. I've liked Floyd for a long time, but don't own much and there's a large back-catalogue to collect. This album presents some of Floyd's finest and best-known tracks, from the early years through to the late. It's a really well-rounded selection. What's more, the way the tracks have been selected and ordered provides an impressive and seamless flow through from the album's beginnings through to it's close. Not many 'Best of' albums are so finely crafted. If you already own most of Floyd's stuff, this may not be for you...unless you can't be bothered to flit through to find those particular tracks that you like. Floyd's albums tend to have a fairly holistic feel, perhaps because of the popularity of prog-rock and concept albums during their youth, and it's rare that this feel is captured in a 'Best of' album. Recommended.
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Another Pink Floyd collectionReview created: 04/09/06
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2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
This at least has the benefit of being chosen by all the pink Floyd except Syd who was not available that day.
Like all compelations yiou can list all the bad songs which are included, and theb pricess gems omitted. I get the impression that they have played safe to avoid a clash between Roger and Dave.
The album is excellenbt value with lots of extended tracks, and very good value.
Like all compelations yiou can list all the bad songs which are included, and theb pricess gems omitted. I get the impression that they have played safe to avoid a clash between Roger and Dave.
The album is excellenbt value with lots of extended tracks, and very good value.
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Pink Floyd - Echoes (The Best Of Pink Floyd) (CD 2001)
) 2 of 9 people found this review helpful.
Of the many CDs I have bought on e-bay over the years this was the worst bar one. Unplayable, dirty, scratched, broken case......total crap. I bought it because it was described as 'excellent condition' which was a total misrepresentation. Unable to resolve with Seller - complete waste of money. If this had been my 1st purchase on e-bay, it would also have been my last. Also got negative feedback from Seller for complaining - nice!
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great albumgreat album,artwork+++..............
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Pink Floyd-Echoes(Best of) CD 2001.This compilation has at least a track from all of Floyd's Albums,whilst also including an extract for Roger Water's "Final Cut" album and a couple of early "B" sides.
I am a very big Pink Floyd nut and regard the majority of their CD's as brilliant so a track,or two, from the various albums wouldn't satisfy me.If you have lived on the Moon(Yes the Dark Side!) for the last 40 years and you haven't heard any Floyd this could be a good way to start,but otherwise stick with the albums.
For the record in my opinion these are Pink Floyd's best albums in no particular order "Dark Side of the Moon","Wish you were here","The Division Bell",""Piper at the gates of Dawn","Meddle",
Sadly, I think that Floyd have made their last album together as all seem to be fully concentrating on solo activities,but never say never as they will probably announce a tour next week!.
I am a very big Pink Floyd nut and regard the majority of their CD's as brilliant so a track,or two, from the various albums wouldn't satisfy me.If you have lived on the Moon(Yes the Dark Side!) for the last 40 years and you haven't heard any Floyd this could be a good way to start,but otherwise stick with the albums.
For the record in my opinion these are Pink Floyd's best albums in no particular order "Dark Side of the Moon","Wish you were here","The Division Bell",""Piper at the gates of Dawn","Meddle",
Sadly, I think that Floyd have made their last album together as all seem to be fully concentrating on solo activities,but never say never as they will probably announce a tour next week!.
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pink floyd echoesas expected an awsome collection of some of the best music from the floyd,absolutely delighted i cant rate it high enough to be honest grab it while you can an absolute bargain.
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Pink Floyd - Echoes (The Best Of Pink Floyd) (CD 2001)This is a brilliant album, showing the mighty Pink Floyd through the ages.
The short but glorious career of Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett RIP is present in this collection...may he rest in peace from his pain, where the flowers and art flow vividly... your genius touched all who knew you and know of you.
The pure grit of David Gilmour is all around, with the powerful basslines of Roger Waters, the keyboard wizardry of Richard Wright and the drumrolls of Nick Mason.
I love them!!...but even so, I would recommend this collection to all Floydettes, at whatever stage!...And whatever age! Rock on!
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The short but glorious career of Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett RIP is present in this collection...may he rest in peace from his pain, where the flowers and art flow vividly... your genius touched all who knew you and know of you.
The pure grit of David Gilmour is all around, with the powerful basslines of Roger Waters, the keyboard wizardry of Richard Wright and the drumrolls of Nick Mason.
I love them!!...but even so, I would recommend this collection to all Floydettes, at whatever stage!...And whatever age! Rock on!
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Great Album - Although Not Their BestAlthough I love Floyd, these compilations can wear a bit thin but I would still buy all the same.
Average album compared to some of their other work.
Average album compared to some of their other work.
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brilliant album! received pronto in the post!!!!Review created: 14/11/08
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Another brilliant album! that I leant out to a friend of mine who sadly
misplaced it! so I had to buy it again for the first time on ebay! It
cost me less than when i originally bought it!!!
misplaced it! so I had to buy it again for the first time on ebay! It
cost me less than when i originally bought it!!!
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Pink Floyd in generalReview created: 28/09/08
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Pink Floyd have to be one of the greatest groups ever. The older you get the more you appreciate their musical arrangements and lyrics. Can never tire of this music and listen to it over and over again.
Suddenly young folk are looking for Pink Floyd and have woken up!
Suddenly young folk are looking for Pink Floyd and have woken up!
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Pink Floyd - Best of ???Review created: 27/09/08
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I am obviously in the minority here... I bought 'Echoes' on the strength of the more commercially sounding tracks such as 'Crazy Diamond' (great version); 'Comfortably Numb'; 'Us and Them'; 'Another Brick'; and 'Money'. 'High Hopes'; 'Wish You Were Here' and 'The Great Gig in the Sky' are listenable - 'See Emily Play' and 'Arnold Lane' brought back memories - but most of the remaining tracks are only average. If these ARE the 'best of' I think I'll let my starting bids on 'Dark Side of the Moon' and 'Division Bell' lapse. I have recently bought David Gilmour's 'On an Island' - it's good stuff.
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pink floyd cd0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
great cd great price very happy great cd for car ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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Pink Floyd best of compilationReview created: 14/05/08
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I thought I was a bit late on the uptake being 37 & just thinking about Pink Floyd. I remember in 95 staying in a hotel near to their London gig & seeing the 2 huge faces on the top of the place they were playing. I listened to them well into the night but never really thought much about them. Then I heard comfortably numb and liked it very much. It interested me enough to invest in this CD. Some tracks brought back childhood memories, others seemed too cheesy on the effects and 'we're trying too hard to be weird' front, I found the lead singers voice a little annoying after a while, wishing for some instrumental tracks. But it's piqued my interest enough to listen to it all even more. I'm glad I have it in my collection as I feel they're a group that will never be forgotten.
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Excellent, shine on you crazy diamond!Review created: 24/04/08
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Just what you need to keep you going, as well as relaxing, it motivates and gives a sense of worth, sanity and hope. Highly recommeded.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Pink Floyd EchosReview created: 22/04/08
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Just love this album. Its a top band. was good to see them together last year but hopes of apermanent reunion are faded and long gone. They produced some terrific music when they were together. Its nice to keep listening to. My grand-daughter is even into listening to this, and she is only 9.
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Pink Floyd - Echoes (The Best of Pink Floyd)
) This is my other most favourite album of all time. Best is the operative word. This is certainly Floyd at their best - from their early work right through to later masterpieces. Echoes was originally the B. Side to the LP called Meddle and I loved it then and love it now. Again, only bought this as someone 'borrowed' my last copy. Can not live without my regular dose of Floyd at I get withdrawal symptons. This is a fantastic album, incorporating the best of rock in Floyd's unique progress as, in my opinion, the best rock group in the world. This work highlights the various stages musical stages they went through, incorporating the changing moods of the years and their journey through life. Brilliant music throughout. These guys are some of the best composers of rock music the world has ever seen. BRILLIANT ALBUM and a must for all Floyd fans and the new generation of rock fans.
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) Bought this for my husband and he thinks its great which is good enough for me. Good value even with postage.
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Best of Pink FloydReview created: 11/03/08
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plays well, i just like pink floyd, some of the old stuff is ok, but it has all the old favourites. have a nice day
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excellent product sounds like new...xReview created: 02/03/08
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never really listened to pink floyd and wanted to hear some of their stuff...glad i looked on ebay..x
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pink floyd echoesReview created: 27/02/08
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great collection of hits from the floyd spanning their studio albums great to listen to in the car or at home with the lights out and a good vat of wine
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Pink FloydReview created: 05/02/08
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Good overview of Pink Floyd. Great compilation for listening to in the car on a long journey. Even the other half enjoys this albumn!!!
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