What Are You Listening To?

[Jerome]

OK here we go - the thing that really appeals to me about the Floyd is that they broke so many barriers and rules through the years. They did what a lot of other bands were afraid to do. And those who weren't afraid to 'break the mould' didn't take the time to really do it to the same standard that Floyd did. 'Still First in Space' is a small but very relevant example of the amount of effort that went behind everything they did. They made sure it counted. Having four distinctly different personalities that were all able to contribute to the final product in some way or another helped as well. I remember reading an article where Roger said Rick did not make a significant contribution to 'Animals'. When I listen to this album all I hear is Rick. Think of the beginning of 'Pigs', the instrumental interlude during 'Dogs' and the jazzy beginning to Sheep. Not to mention all the bleeps and blobs inbetween. He was a massive contributor to their repetoire.