Delicate Sound of Thunder
Pink Floyd · 1988
104 min · 15 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock
A soaring blend of atmospheric soundscapes and poignant lyrics, echoing the band's legacy while capturing a live concert's vibrant energy.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and reached the top ten in several other countries, solidifying Pink Floyd's enduring popularity. It was notable for its production quality and for capturing the band’s impressive live performance at the Nassau Coliseum in New York, influencing a resurgence in interest around progressive rock during this period.
- Best for
- soaring soundscapes for introspection dynamic journey with emotional peaks immersive concert-like experience
- Context
- Released on November 22, 1988, 'Delicate Sound of Thunder' is Pink Floyd's first live album since 'Ummagumma' (1969) and marks a return to the stage after years of internal strife and lineup changes. This album came after the band's commercial peak with 'A Momentary Lapse of Reason' (1987), showcasing their transition into the late '80s rock landscape while revitalizing their classic sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Captain Beefheart· Piknik· Syd Barrett
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Shine On You Crazy Diamond 11:53
- 2 Learning to Fly Standout 5:27
- 3 Yet Another Movie 6:21
- 4 Round and Around 0:33
- 5 Sorrow 9:28
- 6 The Dogs of War 7:18
- 7 On the Turning Away 7:58
Disc 2
- 1 One of These Days 6:15
- 2 Time 5:16
- 3 Wish You Were Here Standout 4:49
- 4 Us and Them 7:22
- 5 Money 9:52
- 6 Another Brick in the Wall, Part II 5:28
- 7 Comfortably Numb Standout 8:56
- 8 Run Like Hell 7:12
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