An Introduction to Syd Barrett
Syd Barrett · 2010
60 min · 18 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · experimental rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of whimsy and introspection, filled with haunting melodies and surreal lyrics.
An Introduction to Syd Barrett is an album by Syd Barrett, released in 2010. A kaleidoscopic blend of whimsy and introspection, filled with haunting melodies and surreal lyrics. This compilation is significant as it rounds up essential tracks from Barrett's brief but impactful solo career, showcasing his contribution to psychedelic rock. The album has been well received by critics, further solidifying his legacy as an avant-garde musician who shaped the sound of the late 1960s and beyond. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does An Introduction to Syd Barrett sound like?
A kaleidoscopic blend of whimsy and introspection, filled with haunting melodies and surreal lyrics. Rooted in progressive rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes An Introduction to Syd Barrett by Syd Barrett notable?
This compilation is significant as it rounds up essential tracks from Barrett's brief but impactful solo career, showcasing his contribution to psychedelic rock. The album has been well received by critics, further solidifying his legacy as an avant-garde musician who shaped the sound of the late 1960s and beyond. Released in 2010, 'An Introduction to Syd Barrett' serves as a compilation of Barrett's solo works following his departure from Pink Floyd. This collection came nearly four decades after his last studio album, 'The Madcap Laughs' (1970), highlighting Barrett's enduring influence on psychedelic music and culture despite his reclusive nature in later years.
How many songs are on An Introduction to Syd Barrett?
An Introduction to Syd Barrett has 18 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Arnold Layne Standout 2:56
- 2 See Emily Play Standout 2:54
- 3 Apples and Oranges (stereo version) 3:07
- 4 Matilda Mother (alternative version) (2010 mix) 3:58
- 5 Chapter 24 3:40
- 6 Bike 3:24
- 7 Terrapin 5:07
- 8 Love You 2:28
- 9 Dark Globe Standout 2:02
- 10 Here I Go (2010 remix) 3:19
- 11 Octopus (2010 mix) 3:55
- 12 She Took a Long Cool Look (2010 mix) 1:48
- 13 If It's in You 2:26
- 14 Baby Lemonade 4:09
- 15 Dominoes (2010 mix) 4:06
- 16 Gigolo Aunt 5:45
- 17 Effervescing Elephant 1:53
- 18 Bob Dylan Blues 3:11
Release Date
October 11, 2010
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
60 min 14 sec
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