Barrett [180-Gram Vinyl]

by Syd Barrett

Overview

On his second solo album, Barrett was joined by Humble Pie drummer Jerry Shirley and Pink Floyd members Rick Wright (organ) and Dave Gilmour (guitar). Gilmour and Wright acted as producers as well. Instrumentally, the result is a bit fuller and smoother than the first album, although it's since been revealed that Gilmour and Wright embellished these songs as best they could without much involvement from Barrett, who was often unable or unwilling to perfect his performance. The songs, however, are just as fractured as on his debut, if not more so. "Baby Lemonade," "Gigolo Aunt," and the nursery rhyming "Effervescing Elephant" rank among his peppiest and best-loved tunes. Elsewhere, the tone is darker and more meandering. It was regarded as something of a charming but unfocused throwaway at the time of its release, but Barrett's singularly whimsical and unsettling vision holds up well. ~ Richie Unterberger

Product Details

Release Date:	07/01/2014
Label:	Harvest / Parlophone / Rhino / Wea
UPC:	0825646310784

Tracks

1. Baby Lemonade
2. Love Song
3. Dominoes
4. It Is Obvious
5. Rats
6. Maisie
7. Gigolo Aunt
8. Waving My Arms In the Air
9. I Never Lied to You
10. Wolfpack
11. Effervescing Elephant
12. Effervescing Elephant

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Syd Barrett   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Richard Wright   Guest Artist,Organ,Piano,Harmonium,Keyboards
David Gilmour   Guest Artist,Bass,Drums,Organ,Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic),Multi Instruments,Guitar (12 String)
John Wilson   Drums
Vic Saywell   Tuba
Jerry Shirley   Drums,Percussion
Willey   Percussion

Technical Credits

Richard Wright   Audio Production,Producer
David Gilmour   Audio Production,Arranger,Producer
Peter Bown   Audio Engineer,Engineer
Syd Barrett   Composer
Gareth Cousins   Mixing
Brian Hogg   Story,Mixing,Remixing
Phil Smee   Mixing,Remixing,Package Design
Tim Chacksfield   Project Coordinator