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Shine On

Pink Floyd · 1992

381 min · 79 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock

An expansive journey through Pink Floyd's evolution, blending art rock with haunting, psychedelic soundscapes.

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Best for
dynamic journey with emotional peaks reflective moments for deep thinking immersive headphone listening experience
Context
Released on November 24, 1992, 'Shine On' is a comprehensive box set that captures Pink Floyd's extensive catalog from their formation in 1965 until the early '90s. At this point, the band was navigating the complexities of their legacy following the departure of Roger Waters and the release of their post-Waters albums like 'A Momentary Lapse of Reason' in 1987. This compilation served both as a retrospective and an acknowledgment of their enduring influence on rock music.
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progressive rock, psychedelic rock, blues rock

Shine On is an album by Pink Floyd, released in 1992. An expansive journey through Pink Floyd's evolution, blending art rock with haunting, psychedelic soundscapes. The box set received significant acclaim for its meticulous curation and packaging, reinforcing Pink Floyd's status in rock history. It highlighted key tracks while also including rarities, which attracted both longtime fans and new listeners alike. The collection's release coincided with a resurgence of interest in classic rock, cementing its relevance in the genre's ongoing narrative. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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What does Shine On sound like?

An expansive journey through Pink Floyd's evolution, blending art rock with haunting, psychedelic soundscapes. Rooted in progressive rock and psychedelic rock.

What makes Shine On by Pink Floyd notable?

The box set received significant acclaim for its meticulous curation and packaging, reinforcing Pink Floyd's status in rock history. It highlighted key tracks while also including rarities, which attracted both longtime fans and new listeners alike. The collection's release coincided with a resurgence of interest in classic rock, cementing its relevance in the genre's ongoing narrative. Released on November 24, 1992, 'Shine On' is a comprehensive box set that captures Pink Floyd's extensive catalog from their formation in 1965 until the early '90s. At this point, the band was navigating the complexities of their legacy following the departure of Roger Waters and the release of their post-Waters albums like 'A Momentary Lapse of Reason' in 1987. This compilation served both as a retrospective and an acknowledgment of their enduring influence on rock music.

Who is Shine On for?

Shine On works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, reflective moments for deep thinking and immersive headphone listening experience.

How many songs are on Shine On?

Shine On has 79 tracks, running approximately 381 minutes.

Tracklist

79 tracks·381:10

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Disc 1

  • 1 Let There Be More Light 5:37
  • 2 Remember a Day 4:33
  • 3 Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun 5:27
  • 4 Corporal Clegg 4:12
  • 5 A Saucerful of Secrets 11:56
  • 6 See‐Saw 4:36
  • 7 Jugband Blues 2:59

Disc 2

  • 1 One of These Days 5:56
  • 2 A Pillow of Winds 5:12
  • 3 Fearless 6:08
  • 4 San Tropez 3:43
  • 5 Seamus 2:15
  • 6 Echoes Standout 23:28

Disc 3

  • 1 Speak to Me 1:15
  • 2 Breathe 2:46
  • 3 On the Run 3:34
  • 4 Time 7:06
  • 5 The Great Gig in the Sky 4:44
  • 6 Money 6:32
  • 7 Us and Them 7:41
  • 8 Any Colour You Like 3:26
  • 9 Brain Damage 3:51
  • 10 Eclipse 2:04

Disc 4

  • 1 Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Part One 13:38
  • 2 Welcome to the Machine 7:29
  • 3 Have a Cigar 5:24
  • 4 Wish You Were Here Standout 5:17
  • 5 Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Part Two 12:28

Disc 5

  • 1 Pigs on the Wing, Part 1 1:24
  • 2 Dogs 17:04
  • 3 Pigs (Three Different Ones) 11:26
  • 4 Sheep 10:18
  • 5 Pigs on the Wing, Part 2 1:25

Disc 6

  • 1 In the Flesh? 3:19
  • 2 The Thin Ice 2:29
  • 3 Another Brick in the Wall, Part 1 3:10
  • 4 The Happiest Days of Our Lives 1:50
  • 5 Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2 3:59
  • 6 Mother 5:35
  • 7 Goodbye Blue Sky 2:46
  • 8 Empty Spaces 2:09
  • 9 Young Lust 3:30
  • 10 One of My Turns 3:35
  • 11 Don’t Leave Me Now 4:16
  • 12 Another Brick in the Wall, Part 3 1:14
  • 13 Goodbye Cruel World 1:14

Disc 7

  • 1 Hey You 4:41
  • 2 Is There Anybody Out There? 2:40
  • 3 Nobody Home 3:24
  • 4 Vera 1:33
  • 5 Bring the Boys Back Home 1:26
  • 6 Comfortably Numb Standout 6:25
  • 7 The Show Must Go On 1:36
  • 8 In the Flesh 4:16
  • 9 Run Like Hell 4:24
  • 10 Waiting for the Worms 3:57
  • 11 Stop 0:30
  • 12 The Trial 5:19
  • 13 Outside the Wall 1:43

Disc 8

  • 1 Signs of Life 4:23
  • 2 Learning to Fly 4:53
  • 3 The Dogs of War 6:08
  • 4 One Slip 5:06
  • 5 On the Turning Away 5:41
  • 6 Yet Another Movie / Round and Around 7:28
  • 7 A New Machine, Part 1 1:46
  • 8 Terminal Frost 6:17
  • 9 A New Machine, Part 2 0:38
  • 10 Sorrow 8:47

Disc 9

  • 1 Arnold Layne 2:56
  • 2 Candy and a Currant Bun 2:48
  • 3 See Emily Play 2:56
  • 4 Scarecrow 2:12
  • 5 Apples and Oranges 3:08
  • 6 Paint Box 3:49
  • 7 It Would Be So Nice 3:47
  • 8 Julia Dream 2:35
  • 9 Point Me at the Sky 3:40
  • 10 Careful With That Axe, Eugene 5:46

Release Date

November 24, 1992

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

381 min 10 sec