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Principally recorded at Abbey Road, London, England. Includes liner notes by Mark Paytress.
The gifted leader of the earliest incarnation of Pink Floyd, and the mastermind behind the peerless psychedelic pop of that group's PIPER AT THE GATES OF DAWN, Syd Barrett's playful, subtly deranged musical sensibilities inspired an entire generation of British songwriters. His brief but inspired solo career, and subsequent retreat into seclusion and obscurity, have only amplified his already considerable popular mystique.
WOULDN"T YOU MISS ME compiles 22 tracks from Barrett's two post-Floyd solo records for EMI as well as a handful of rarities from the outtakes collection OPEL. Though these spare, often chaotic compositions are a far cry from the tightly wound psych-pop of Floyd tracks like "See Emily Play," they are possessed of their own undeniable dark grandeur. Barrett completists will need this collection for its inclusion of the previously unreleased "Bob Dylan Blues."
Pink Floyd Founder.Feat.David Gilmour,Roger Waters,R.Wright
Audio Mixer: Gareth Cousins.
Audio Remasterer: Peter Mew.
Liner Note Author: Mark Paytress.
Recording information: EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, England (05/06/1968-07/17/1970); Maida Vale Studios (05/06/1968-07/17/1970).
Personnel includes: Syd Barrett, David Gilmour, Rick Wright, Roger Waters.
Producers: Syd Barrett, David Gilmour, Malcolm Jones, Roger Waters, Peter Jenner.
Best Of Syd Barrett: Wouldn't You Miss Me? Music Best Of Syd Barrett: Wouldn't You Miss Me? Songs Best Of Syd Barrett: Wouldn't You Miss Me? Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  "WOULDN'T YOU MISS ME?-------YES WE DO!!!!
Syd Barrett's musical genius still lives on and so does he. Still living a quiet reclusive life in Cambridge, England, his legend continues to grow. Music is not a big part of his life anymore and hasn't been for approximately 27 years-----he prefers painting instead. This compilation is truly the "best of" Syd Barrett. Twenty-two tracks that are disturbing and quietly beautiful at the same time. I suppose one can see from the songs here why Syd slowly faded into the musical mist. The rock lifestyle of leading Pink Floyd in the 60's wasn't for him. Just too much responsibility and too many drugs. And so here we have his solo recordings from his
two official albums and one demo album. Some of the best tracks are "Terrapin", "Here I Go",(my all time favorite solo Barrett song)"Long Gone", "Baby Lemonade", "Gigolo Aunt", "Dominoes", "Wined & Dined", "Love Song", and the unreleased song called "Bob Dylan Blues" which makes this worth getting even if you have all the other material. This song features some clever lyrics and is certainly written in the Bob Dylan vein of his early 60's output. (nice little melody too) For Syd to write this song, you can tell Dylan was an influence. In fact, listening to the more acoustic songs on this CD, you can hear Dylan as a major factor. Anyway, this is an eclectic package for sure but one well worth owning and enjoying for years to come.
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