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Combining layered vocals with a heavily looped guitar sound, "Until We Sleep" begins ABOUT FACE with an almost Byrds-like quality, while the gentleness of the acoustic opening to the ballad "Murder" disguises its homicidal subject matter. Both "Love On the Air," and "All Lovers are Deranged," are distinguished by lyrics written by Pete Townshend, and "Blue Light" is an attempt at funk with a Floydian flavor. Gilmour's strength at ballad writing is evidenced in "Out of the Blue," while the obligatory instrumental is "Let's Get Metaphysical." The album closer is, appropriately enough, the song "Near the End." All in all an essential album in any Floyd fan's collection.

This follow-up to David Gilmour's late '70s debut is a Bob Ezrin-produced post-WALL effort, and as such it incorporates the harder sounds Gilmour had become accustomed to during the WALL sessions. Written and released around the time of Roger Waters' exit from Pink Floyd, this album foreshadows the Floyd's future musical direction.

Personnel: David Gilmour (vocals, guitar); Barbara Snow, Roddy Lorimer, Tim Sanders, Simon Clark (horns); Steve Winwood (piano, organ); Ian Kewley (piano, Hammond b-3 organ); Bob Ezrin (keyboards); Jon Lord, Anne Dudley (synthesizer); Pino Palladino (bass guitar); Jeff Porcaro (drums, percussion); Louis Jardin, Ray Cooper (percussion); Vicki Brown, Roy Harper, Sam Brown, Mickey Feat (background vocals).

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Category Rock/Pop Albums, Pop CDs, Hard Rock, Rock
Label Legacy
Orig Year 1984
All Time Sales Rank   2299  
CD Universe Part number 7044568
Catalog number 81517
Discs 1
Release Date Sep 12, 2006
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Bob Ezrin; David Gilmour
Recording Time 45 minutes
Personnel Jeff Porcaro - drums, percussion
Jeff Porcaro - drums, percussion
David Gilmour - vocals, guitar
Ray Cooper - percussion
Pino Palladino - bass guitar
Bob Ezrin - keyboards
Sam Brown
Roy Harper
Roddy Lorimer
Anne Dudley - synthesizer

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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample1.Until We Sleep  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample2.Murder  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample3.Love on the Air  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample4.Blue Light  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample5.Out of the Blue
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample6.All Lovers Are Deranged  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample7.You Know I'm Right  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample8.Cruise
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample9.Let's Get Metaphysical
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample10.Near the End  

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Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars) 5 stars

5 stars David Gilmore About Face
Had this album for a very long time, near the end still makes the hairs on my arm stand up, especially the end mix of background vocals, and guitar,
Submitted by Dave (New Zealand)
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5 stars Greatness
All well crafted tunes here! Murder is a favorite on this one. Myself..I really enjoy On An Island , more than one or two listens required I guess. One of the best player EVER this guy!
Submitted by Miles (Maine)
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5 stars Floyd? Traffic? Deep? Is GILMOUR!
Floyd's soul is here, with another music concept, but the same guitar. Really, Dave is the most spectacular and fine 70's guitarist. Listen it very loud!!!
Submitted by GCR (Zacapu, Michoacán, México)
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5 stars Glad this is finally available!
This release from David Gilmour was met with anticipation and it really delivered, receiving quite a bit of FM airplay for several tracks. Considering the release year of 1984, it could have been over produced and heavy on synths. Thankfully, it doesn't sound overly dated by the aforementioned problems. The remastered sound is a vast improvement over the original cd release, especially in the bottom end and higher frequency, although the output level could have been slightly higher. In my opinion this release and the first solo outing in 1978 are much better than the lackluster slow paced "On An Island" from 2006. Highly recommended!
Submitted by Bleu (Jonesborough, Tennessee)
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