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Echoes: The Best of Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd · 2001

155 min · 26 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock

A sweeping sonic journey through time, melding experimental textures with poignant storytelling and vivid emotional landscapes.

Why this album works

'Echoes' is significant as it reached number 3 on the UK Albums Chart and was well-received by critics, reinforcing Pink Floyd's lasting influence on rock music. The compilation includes tracks that have become touchstones in progressive rock, further solidifying its place in music history while celebrating the band’s innovative contributions across decades.
Best for
dynamic journey with emotional peaks extended tracks for deep immersion reflective moments of sonic exploration
Context
Released in 2001, 'Echoes: The Best of Pink Floyd' serves as a comprehensive retrospective of the band's prolific career. It comes after their last studio album, 'The Division Bell' (1994), highlighting both their enduring legacy and the complexities of their evolution. This compilation not only encapsulates their most iconic works but also marks a moment of reflection for fans following the band's indefinite hiatus.
Stylistic neighbors
Captain Beefheart· Piknik· Syd Barrett

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Astronomy Domine 4:10
  • 2 See Emily Play 2:47
  • 3 The Happiest Days of Our Lives 1:38
  • 4 Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2 Standout 4:01
  • 5 Echoes 16:30
  • 6 Hey You 4:39
  • 7 Marooned 2:02
  • 8 The Great Gig in the Sky 4:40
  • 9 Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun 5:20
  • 10 Money 6:29
  • 11 Keep Talking 5:57
  • 12 Sheep 9:46
  • 13 Sorrow 8:45

Disc 2

  • 1 Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Parts 1–7 17:32
  • 2 Time 6:48
  • 3 The Fletcher Memorial Home 4:07
  • 4 Comfortably Numb Standout 6:53
  • 5 When the Tigers Broke Free 3:42
  • 6 One of These Days 5:14
  • 7 Us and Them 7:51
  • 8 Learning to Fly 4:50
  • 9 Arnold Layne 2:52
  • 10 Wish You Were Here Standout 5:21
  • 11 Jugband Blues 2:56
  • 12 High Hopes 6:59
  • 13 Bike 3:24

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