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New song and BBC interview

Posted by madhack on Oct 9, 2014

BBC Radio 6 Music has interviewed David Gilmour and Nick Mason ahead of the release of The Endless River. David discusses Rick Wright, for whom the album is a tribute, and how he's been underrated by many, including his fellow bandmates. Other topics include how the album's name came about, how the interpersonal relationships in the band might have influenced their music, and whether they expect to ever release anything as Pink Floyd again (the answer is, unsurprisingly, "no"). At just over 13 minutes, it's worth a listen for any fan.

They've also released to the radio a new song, "Louder Than Words," apparently featuring the only lead vocals by David on the album. There are radio rips available on various sites including YouTube; we aren't linking them because we imagine Columbia will be working to take them down as they pop up.

New Roger Waters Song: 'If I Had Been God'

Posted by alb on Sep 29, 2014

Several singles, for lack of a better term, have been released by Roger since his last official studio album, Amused To Death (1992), and Roger has been candid about the fact that he was working on a project tentatively titled "Homeland".

That's all relatively old news now, since he then embarked on a monumental world tour of The Wall, playing just about every corner of the earth over the course of three-plus years. 219 shows later, Roger finally had the time to complete this new record.

Will any of those aforementioned 'singles' be included on this new studio album, whatever it ends up being called? Roger isn't saying much, but has hinted that like his most successful albums, this new piece will have a central theme. "It's about an old man and a young child trying to figure out why they are killing the children", he recently stated to Rolling Stone magazine.

A new song, "If I Had Been God", was performed at the Russell Tribunal (also known as the International War Crimes Tribunal) recently. This performance consists of Mr. Waters playing an acoustic guitar by himself while singing the lyrics of the song. It certainly sounds like it could fit in with the expected concept of his eagerly anticipated album. We hope you enjoy it!

Promotional push for "The Endless River" begins with a teaser

Posted by madhack on Sep 22, 2014

Pink Floyd's official site has begun the promotional push for the impending release of the band's new album, The Endless River, on their website. Included are the first sample of music from the album, a video teaser/commercial, a track listing (below), and artwork/detail for the standard, double vinyl, and deluxe box editions. Expect more tidbits as the November release date approaches.

The announced track list is:

  • Things Left Unsaid
  • It's What We Do
  • Ebb and Flow
  • Sum
  • Skins
  • Unsung
  • Anisina
  • The Lost Art of Conversation
  • On Noodle Street
  • Night Light
  • Allons-y (1)
  • Autumn '68
  • Allons-y (2)
  • Talkin' Hawkin'
  • Calling
  • Eyes to Pearls
  • Surfacing
  • Louder Than Words


There'll likely be plenty of analysis to come until more details get filled in. I can throw out an easy one: there seems to be an obvious follow-up to Wright's "Summer '68" from Atom heart Mother...

"Roger Waters: The Wall" documentary coming in September

Posted by madhack on Aug 20, 2014

A documentary covering Roger Waters's The Wall tour will be premiering at the Toronto Film Festival in September. Those who attended any of the 2010-2013 concerts may have suspected something was in the works, as cameras were present and obvious at the shows, but it will still be a treat to relive what those great shows.

Marianne Faithfull's new single penned by Roger Waters

Posted by madhack on Aug 7, 2014

A musical legend in her own right, Marianne Faithfull's newly-released single, Sparrows Will Sing, was written by none other than Roger Waters. While not directly related to the Floyd, we imagine that there are readers here interested in anything written by any of the members of the band, past or present. Those interested in hearing the performance from her forthcoming album, Give My Love To London, can do so at the official YouTube link.

The Endless River will be "spacey", maybe not what you expect

Posted by madhack on Jul 28, 2014

As reported in several places, a source has revealed to The Sun that the upcoming new album The Endless River will be "spacey" and may not be what fans are expecting. It's noted that fans should expect long instrumental jams—and the source may have implied that only one song will have vocals (or at least vocals by David Gilmour). Also confirmed, again, is that there will unfortunately be no tour; by all appearances, this truly is the band's swan song.

Confirmation of "The Endless River"

Posted by madhack on Jul 7, 2014

Via The Associated Press, Pink Floyd spokesman Doug Wright has confirmed the October release of The Endless River, containing "mainly ambient and instrumental music" from the The Division Bell sessions. Wright also confirms that Roger Waters is not involved.

The latest on the new album

Posted by madhack on Jul 6, 2014

The Independent has a wrap up of the currently known details about the new Floyd album set for an October release, The Endless River. In short, long-time backup singer Durga McBroom-Hudson has confirmed that the album is an expansion of an instrumental concept David, Rick, and Nick worked on during the 1994 sessions for The Division Bell, with at least some vocals recorded. Sources indicated to UK's The Sun that Roger Waters is definitely not involved and a band spokesperson confirms that there is no tour planned.

By all appearances, this album will represent, to borrow Polly Samson's words, not only Rick's swan song but the band's as well.

New album coming in October?

Posted by madhack on Jul 5, 2014

A Twitter account claiming to belong to Polly Samson, David Gilmour's long-time wife, has just noted the October release a new Pink Floyd album featuring 1994 sessions with Rick Wright:



It is worth noting that this isn't a verified Twitter account, but that is fairly common in the case of people who aren't well-connected to other "celebrities". Based on the history of the account, the idea that it truly belongs to Ms. Samson is very plausible—backed up by the post apparently being re-Tweeted by long-time Floyd backup singer Durga McBroom.

It's also worth acknowledging that there are rumors of involvement from Roger Waters and of a potential future tour, but we have found no sources to confirm. We'll be treating them as rumors but will obviously post more as it emerges.

"Amused to Death" to finally see SACD release and LP reissue

Posted by madhack on Apr 8, 2014

According to the blog Super Deluxe Edition, Roger Waters's Amused to Death will finally see its long-awaited SACD release—and in 5.1, to boot. Obviously, the SACD format hasn't taken off as many expected, with many listeners putting more emphasis on mobile convenience than fidelity, but this should be great news for those who have invested in the necessary tech.

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