Pink Floyd - A Saucerful Of Secrets (2021) [Hi-Res]

Saucerful of Secrets is the second studio album by the English rock band Pink Floyd, released on 29 June 1968 by EMI Columbia in the United Kingdom and on 27 July 1968 in the United States by Tower Records. During recording, the mental health of singer and guitarist Syd Barrett declined, so David Gilmour was recruited to complement him; Barrett left the band before the album's completion.

Whereas Barrett had led songwriting for Pink Floyd's debut album, Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967), on A Saucerful of Secrets each member contributed songwriting and lead vocals. Gilmour appeared on all but two songs, while Barrett contributed to three. "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun" is the only song on which all five members appeared.

A Saucerful of Secrets reached number nine in the UK charts, but did not chart in the US until April 2019, peaking at number 158. The album received mostly positive reviews, though many critics have deemed it inferior to The Piper at the Gates of Dawn.

"A transitional album on which the band moved from Syd Barrett's relatively concise and vivid songs to spacy, ethereal material with lengthy instrumental passages. Barrett's influence is still felt (he actually did manage to contribute one track, the jovial "Jugband Blues"), and much of the material retains a gentle, fairy-tale ambience. "Remember a Day" and "See Saw" are highlights; on "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun," "Let There Be More Light," and the lengthy instrumental title track, the band begin to map out the dark and repetitive pulses that would characterize their next few records." (Richie Unterberger, AMG)

Syd Barrett, vocals (7), slide guitar (2), acoustic guitar (2, 7), electric guitar (3, 7)
David Gilmour, guitars (all except 2 and 7), kazoo (4), vocals
Nick Mason, drums (all except 2), percussion (1, 5, 6, 7), vocals (4),[30] kazoo (7)
Roger Waters, bass (all tracks), percussion (3, 5), vocals
Richard Wright, Farfisa organ (all tracks), piano (1, 2, 5, 6), Hammond organ (1, 4, 5), Mellotron (5, 6), vibraphone (3, 5), celesta (3), xylophone (6), tin whistle (7), vocals Additional musicians:
Norman Smith, producer, drums (2), backing vocals (2, 6), voice (4)
The Stanley Myers Orchestra (4)
The Salvation Army (The International Staff Band) (7)

Recorded 9 May 1967 - 3 May 1968 at EMI, London; De Lane Lea, London
Produced by Norman Smith

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