A Momentary Lapse of Reason is the thirteenth studio album by the English progressive rock band Pink Floyd, released in the UK on 7 September 1987 by EMI and the following day in the US on Columbia. It was recorded primarily on the converted houseboat Astoria, belonging to the guitarist, David Gilmour. A Momentary Lapse of Reason was the first Pink Floyd album recorded without the founding member Roger Waters, who departed in 1985. The production was marred by legal fights over the rights to the Pink Floyd name, which were not resolved until several months after release. It also saw the return of the keyboardist and founding member Richard Wright, who was fired by Waters during the recording of The Wall (1979). Wright returned as a session player. Unlike most of Pink Floyd’s preceding studio records, A Momentary Lapse of Reason is not a concept album. It includes writing contributions from outside songwriters, following Gilmour’s decision to include material once intended for his third solo album. The album was promoted with three singles: the double A-side “Learning to Fly” / “Terminal Frost”, “On the Turning Away”, and “One Slip”. A Momentary Lapse of Reason received mixed reviews; some critics praised the production and instrumentation but criticised Gilmour’s songwriting, and it was derided by Waters. It reached number three in the UK and US, and outsold Pink Floyd’s previous album, The Final Cut (1983). It was supported by a successful world tour between 1987 and 1989, including a free performance on a barge floating on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy.
Tracklisting
- Signs Of Life
- Learning To Fly
- The Dogs Of War
- One Slip
- On The Turning Away
- Yet Another Movie
- Round And Around
- A New Machine (Part 1)
- Terminal Frost
- A New Machine (Part 2)
- Sorrow
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Wikipedia URL | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Momentary_Lapse_of_Reason |
Format | Vinyl LP Album Reissue Remastered (180 Gram, Gatefold) |
Label | Pink Floyd Records |
Catalog Number | PFRLP13 |
Notes | ℗ 2016 Pink Floyd (1987) Ltd., marketed and distributed by Parlophone Records Ltd. © 2016 Pink Floyd (1987) Ltd. Made in the EU. Original UK release date: September 1987 This album was recorded digitally, with the exception of the acoustic drums and bass guitar which were recorded analogue. Dolby SR noise reduction was used for mixing: mastered direct to metal. Drums by Ludwig Drum Co. USA Simmons Electronics UK and Paiste Cymbals On sticker: “Remastered from the original analogue tapes by JAMES GUTHRIE, JOEL PLANTE and BERNIE GRUNDMAN” On cover (gatefold, bottom left): “Mastered by: James Guthrie, Joel Plante and Bernie Grundman. 2016” |
Discogs URL | Pink Floyd - A Momentary Lapse Of Reason |