A Nice Pair
Pink Floyd · 1973
81 min · 18 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock
A cosmic journey through experimental soundscapes and lyrical surrealism, echoing the dawn of psychedelic rock.
Why this album works
'A Nice Pair' helped solidify Pink Floyd's reputation by compiling pivotal tracks like 'See-Saw' and 'Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun'. The album not only showcased their innovative sound but also achieved significant critical acclaim and commercial success, reinforcing their influence on the progressive rock genre.
- Best for
- cosmic explorations of surreal themes dynamic shifts in pacing immersive soundscapes for deep listening
- Context
- Released on December 8, 1973, 'A Nice Pair' is a compilation album showcasing Pink Floyd's early work from their first two albums. At this point in their career, they were transitioning from promising newcomers to established figures in the psychedelic scene, following the commercial success of 'The Dark Side of the Moon' which would come a few months later.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Captain Beefheart· Piknik· Syd Barrett
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Astronomy Domine Standout 4:15
- 2 Lucifer Sam 3:09
- 3 Matilda Mother 3:05
- 4 Flaming 2:46
- 5 Pow R. Toc H. 4:25
- 6 Take Up Thy Stethoscope and Walk 3:08
- 7 Interstellar Overdrive Standout 9:41
- 8 The Gnome 2:14
- 9 Chapter 24 3:53
- 10 The Scarecrow 2:11
- 11 Bike 3:27
Disc 2
- 1 Let There Be More Light 5:39
- 2 Remember a Day 4:33
- 3 Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun Standout 5:27
- 4 Corporal Clegg 4:12
- 5 A Saucerful of Secrets 12:00
- 6 See-Saw 4:37
- 7 Jugband Blues 3:01
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