Pink Floyd had an underrated acoustic rock period in between tapping out on psych-rock excess with the execrableAtom Heart Motherand going full future-rock withDark Side. “Wot’s… Uh the Deal” is a lovely mid-tempo strummer from the mostly delightfulObscured By Cloudsthat pictures a version...
“Money” by Pink Floyd When it comes to heavy basses, we certainly can’t ignore the bass of Pink Floyd, Roger Waters. His playing is often simplistic and more pocket than groove, but you’ll find it quite on point with “Money,” featuring an unforgettable hook doubled up on the gu...
Tracks like "Green Machine" and "Gardenia" showcase the band's gritty sound, characterized by heavy riffs, sludgy basslines, and powerful percussion. Kyuss' hypnotic grooves make their music an essential addition for any stoner seeking an immersive auditory experience. Also ranks #1 on The Best...
Weeks at No. 1: 3 This sounded so instantly familiar because it's built on a foundation from rock's early era. Opening riff: Duane Eddy's "Rebel Rouser." Bass line: Little Richard's "Good Golly Miss Molly." Tempo: Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode." In fact, "Footloose" was so o...
Mike is an awesome, underrated bassist (with the best bass lines in history), and Tre Cool is the most badass, funny, pure energy, and great rock and roll drummer (with awesome drum solos). Their lineup is the best. Iron Maiden Iron Maiden are an English Heavy Metal band formed in ...
No. 3. "Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)," Pink Floyd (1980) Weeks at No. 1: 4 Producer Bob Ezrin re-used his kid's choir idea from "School's Out" on a song about how much school sucks that has none ofAlice Cooper's humor. What the admittedly dour smash hit had instead...
As the founding member of Pink Floyd and a prolific solo artist, Syd Barrett's contributions to Lo-fi music cannot be understated. His solo work, like "The Madcap Laughs," showcases his ability to create enchanting, psychedelic soundscapes using primitive recording equipment and unbridled creativi...
His solo work largely downplays lead guitar, but it’s still there between the lines. Check out:“Sultans Of Swing” Sultans of Swing Click to load video 53: David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) As the lead man in Pink Floyd, David Gilmour added cheap thrills to a band that usually disdained ...
27: Pink Floyd: Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Solo: David Gilmour) How many classic albums open with five minutes of pure guitar solo? David Gilmour’s long intro here may just be the most beautiful moment in the entire Pink Floyd catalog, as Rick Wright frames it with just the right sus...
Just because there’s no room for Wright on this track doesn’t mean that it’s wrong. On this most muscular of Pink Floyd songs, Gilmour roars on vocals and squeals on guitar, Waters assaults his bass and Mason kicks everything forward with his drums. They could have been a damn fin...