As with all Pink Floyd albums, it explores many themes, but most notably the mental decline of former frontman Syd Barrett. Syd had been the dominant creative force in their early work, but had lost his mind on drugs. He spent his remaining years living with his parents, rarely being seen, never giving interviews. During the recording of the album, Syd appeared at the studio where his bandmates failed to recognize him. It was a sad testament to the power of drugs to change people. The band had been successful beyond belief, but the man who defined their beginning was not there to experience the success and they wished he was there.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
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