Experimental, ambiguous, and conceptual, it looms large as one of rock’s seminal statement pieces, but critical acclaim pales in comparison to its individual impact.
Kick-starting a record with the voice of a roadie is an unexpected choice, but Pink Floyd’s iconic album, which turns 45 today, is celebrated in part for its commitment to its own madness. The Dark Side of the Moon begins with a pronouncement: “I’ve been mad for fucking years, absolutely years, been over the edge for yonks,” Chris Adamson says on the opening track, “Speak to Me,” his words almost hidden beneath a wall of clashing sounds.
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