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Talk about high concept: this project features the house band of noted New York reggae label Easy Star covering Pink Floyds Dark Side of the Moon in the same sequence and in recognizable but reggae fashion. Here, the All Stars turn Floyds strangely surreal world even stranger and more surreal, adorning the English bands dark psychedelic music with slow reggae beats and head-spinning dub-style production that is both inspired and effective. "Money" opens with the sound of bong hits and coughing instead of the cash register, then grooves to a reggae beat as guitar and organ churn out the classic riff--theres even the signatory sax break in the middle. The group hits it just right on "Great Gig In The Sky," retaining the soaring gospel voice, while the remake of the chiming bells on "Time" reveals a bit of irreverent humor. Tearing away at the alienation of the original, this infusion of new personality makes it all work, elevating the albums concept from the half-baked to visionary.
CONDITION: NEW Punched UPC
TRACK LISTING
1
Speak to Me / Breathe (In the Air)
Sluggy Ranks
2
On the Run
3
Time
Corey Harris, Ranking Joe
4
The Great Gig in the Sky
Kirsty Rock
5
Money
Gary Pine, Dollarman
6
Us and Them
Frankie Paul
7
Any Colour You Like
8
Brain Damage
Dr. Israel
9
Eclipse
The Meditations
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