David Gilmour - "On an Island" - opinions?

[Stimuli]

Hey all, I'm surprised nothing has been posted yet regarding Mr. Gilmour's new release. I was at HMV right when it opened to pick up this gem. It truly is a fantastic album in every possible way. Lyrics, vocals, songwriting, trippyness, insanely emotive lead playing - its all there.

I had a hard time believing that anything was really gonna match up to Synchestra any time soon this year, at least until more Tool was released. But I have to say, that On An Island is arguably much better than Synchestra (depending on what you prefer) and that every other release expected for 2006 has a high bar to match indeed. Furthermore, I can't really say anything about the SONGS, but it is my opinion that this album easily eclipses anything the members of Floyd have done MUSICALLY - a very mature and skillfull record - much of the music reminds me of early floyd meets the ultramelodic side of Steve Vai.

So anyways, what do you people think about this new album? I highly recommend this CD to anyone who enjoys Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree or Opeth...

easily a 9/10 (MAYBE EVEN 10/10) ALBUM.

 

[Kenneth R.]

i want it!!

 

[ZeDzEdZeD]

it's ok album, nuthin too special... it is more special cos his last solo album was released 22 years ago

 

[Stimuli]

one person bought the new DG album?!?

you guys suck

 

[Hindu]

I got it!
Very nice indeed, always been a huge fan of david gilmour!
12 years have past since his last works with Pink Floyd, but I think its pretty good stuff, dave deserves few more jetplanes since he only got half a dozen!

 

[Dark_Karma]

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[Hindu]

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[NvmbrsDoom5]

I think the new album is really very good. His soloing still amazes me.

 

[melvintillius]

It's a little too mellow for me at times. It'll probably just take some getting used to.

 

[Spawnof84]

I just picked it up today, it's a nice mellow album, im really liking the Island Jam bonus as well.

 

[Liquid Diamonds]

It's brilliant, I heard it today and it fucking pwns!

 

[Lord Byron]

I have it. Great great album. Gilmour is a huge influence on my own playing. Brilliant album.

 

[melvintillius]

His soloing is definitely as great as ever. For me, it was the high quality of his vocals which really surprised me. He sounds great!

 

[Procella]

I haven't heard the whole albums yet, only some songs on the radio... I like what I've heard.

 

[Powers]

They played his live set on Radio 2 last night but i was in work so i didn't here it. Anyone get the chance?

 

[opeth8]

Picked this up yesterday. The title track is perfect. Great track !!

The rest of the album has some nice touches here & there. I guess it's kind of subpar to me considering the great guest musicians (Crosby, Nash, Wright) & DG's long hiatus.

Man I wish Floyd would hook-up again.

 

[Detric]

Just bought it today, fantastic album. Very beautiful, but then again, its Gilmour!

 

[Nexis]

I downloaded it to check it out. I'm going to buy it this week, I think. It's a good album. It's no Zeppelin album, as far as being that good, but it's defintely worth a listen, and definitely good for a joint.

 

[RiffBoy]

I got it last week. It's a great album - like slow and laid back Pink Floyd style music...

Perfect music to rest your ears to... after been listening to Deliverace or MAYH.

(Tomorrow I will buy Morrissey's new opus!)

 

[nazgulofmordor]

Its a fantastic album!! I listen to it, almost everyday - the whole album in one shot. My favorites are Blue, On an Island, Pocketful of stones and Red sky at Night. And its a trip. I got into it so much, that I am going way back re-visiting Umma gumma, Meddle, Animals and Dark side, watching Live at Pompei again and re-discovering Pink Floyd.