An Introduction to Syd Barrett
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Released | 4 October 2010 | |||
Recorded | January 1967 – July 1970 | |||
Studio | Sound Techniques, Abbey Road, London | |||
Genre | Rock | |||
Length | 59:31 | |||
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An Introduction to Syd Barrett is a 'best of' compilation featuring the work of Syd Barrett spanning the period 1967–1970, including both material written during his time with Pink Floyd and his post-band solo career.
Release
[edit]The album was released in the UK and Europe on 4 October 2010, with different release dates for the rest of the world. The album features a series of new remasters and remixes, all overseen by Pink Floyd's David Gilmour.[7] The cover art, featuring various images relating to songs contained within the album, was designed and created by long-term Pink Floyd conceptual artist Storm Thorgerson.[7] The album reached 104 on the UK Albums Chart.[8]
An extra track for iTunes is the previously unreleased 20-minute-long instrumental "Rhamadan", with the physical version providing a link to download it.
Track listing
[edit]All songs written and composed by Syd Barrett. All tracks were digitally remastered in 2010, except where noted.
No. | Title | Original album | Length |
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1. | "Arnold Layne" | Pink Floyd's debut single | 2:54 |
2. | "See Emily Play" | Pink Floyd's second single | 2:52 |
3. | "Apples and Oranges" (stereo version) | Pink Floyd's third single | 3:04 |
4. | "Matilda Mother" (alternative version; 2010 mix) | The Piper at the Gates of Dawn | 3:57 |
5. | "Chapter 24" | The Piper at the Gates of Dawn | 3:39 |
6. | "Bike" | The Piper at the Gates of Dawn | 3:22 |
7. | "Terrapin" | The Madcap Laughs | 5:03 |
8. | "Love You" | The Madcap Laughs | 2:26 |
9. | "Dark Globe" | The Madcap Laughs | 1:59 |
10. | "Here I Go" (2010 remix, added bass by Gilmour) | The Madcap Laughs | 3:18 |
11. | "Octopus" (2010 mix, added bass by Gilmour) | The Madcap Laughs | 3:54 |
12. | "She Took a Long Cool Look" (2010 mix, added bass by Gilmour) | The Madcap Laughs | 1:46 |
13. | "If It's in You" | The Madcap Laughs | 2:23 |
14. | "Baby Lemonade" | Barrett | 4:07 |
15. | "Dominoes" (2010 mix, added bass by Gilmour) | Barrett | 4:05 |
16. | "Gigolo Aunt" | Barrett | 5:43 |
17. | "Effervescing Elephant" | Barrett | 1:51 |
18. | "Bob Dylan Blues" | The Best of Syd Barrett: Wouldn't You Miss Me? | 3:08 |
Total length: | 59:31 |
No. | Title | Original album | Length |
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19. | "Rhamadan" | Previously unreleased. Available only as a download when the album is bought on CD, or from iTunes | 20:09 |
Total length: | 79:40 |
Notes
- Tracks 1–6 are performed with Pink Floyd.
- Tracks 1–4 were later released as part of the Pink Floyd box set, The Early Years 1965–1972.
- Track 19 was later released as an additional bonus track on the 2015 Japanese reissue of The Madcap Laughs.
Personnel
[edit]Pink Floyd
- Syd Barrett – lead guitar and vocals
- Roger Waters – bass guitar and vocals
- Richard Wright – organ, piano and vocals
- Nick Mason – drums
References
[edit]- ^ Thomas, Stephen Erlewine. "An Introduction to Syd Barrett - Syd Barrett : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
- ^ Paytress, Mark (November 2010). "Syd Barrett An Introduction To Syd Barrett". Mojo. p. 120.
- ^ "Syd Barrett – An Introduction To Syd Barrett". MusicOMH. 18 April 2011. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ^ "Syd Barrett – An Introduction To Syd Barrett". Now. 2 December 2011. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ^ Murphy, Sean (11 November 2010). "Syd Barrett: An Introduction to Syd Barrett < PopMatters". Popmatters.com. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
- ^ Rossi, Marco (December 2010). "Syd Barrett – An Introduction To Syd Barrett". Record Collector. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ a b "Pink Floyd news :: Brain Damage – An Introduction to Syd Barrett coming from EMI/Harvest in October". Brain Damage. 12 August 2010. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
- ^ "Chart Log UK: Darren B - David Byrne". Zobbel.de. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
External links
[edit]- 2010 compilation albums
- Syd Barrett albums
- Harvest Records compilation albums
- EMI Records compilation albums
- Capitol Records compilation albums
- Albums produced by Joe Boyd
- Albums produced by Peter Jenner
- Albums produced by Roger Waters
- Albums produced by David Gilmour
- Albums produced by Richard Wright (musician)
- Pink Floyd compilation albums
- Albums with cover art by Storm Thorgerson
- Compilation albums published posthumously