Not-So-Bright Side of the Moon

The Squirrels | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 15, 2000)
• Original Release Date: February 15, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Popllama
• ASIN: B000046Q3G
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #53,589 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Speak to Me

2. Breathe

3. On the Run

4. Time

5. The Great Gig in the Sky

6. Money

7. Us and Them

8. Any Colour You Like

9. Brain Damage

10. Eclipse

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Must buy for Floyd fans with a sense of humor, January 22, 2003

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Francisco Huerta (Mexico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Not-So-Bright Side of the Moon (Audio CD)

I must admit, I bought this album really not knowing what to expect. What did I get?

A great pop / rock / blues / folk re-interpretation of a classic prog rock recording. It's GOOD, make no mistake about it. GOOD as in "these guys really know what they are doing". The sonics are impeccable, the production values outstanding, the songs are GREAT (Money stands out as a complete re-interpretation of an excellent song). It's kinda funny, kinda grating, but overall, it's brutally honest in its purpose (making a tribute to Pink Floyd) while injecting a much needed dose of humour and inventiveness to a classic.

I'm HAPPY I got this album. It's EXCELLENT.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars humor DOES belong in music, June 25, 2002

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Johnny F. Chicago ((Example: Seattle, WA USA)) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Not-So-Bright Side of the Moon (Audio CD)

Frank Zappa once asked "Does Humor Belong In Music?" If it does (and, in fact, it DOES) then, with this disc, Rob Morgan and the rest of The Squirrels have now earned a place as the jesters/sages of rock'n'roll.
Rob and the Squirrels deftly turn this Pink Floyd monument in to something completely different, yet totally deferential. It is both tribute and satire in the same breath - not a very easy thing to do.
The musicianship is top rate, the production by Conrad Uno is impeccable (as always) and Rob's ringmaster is deranged and totally focused at the same time.
Most importantly, the humor in this disc is derived from the music much more than the lyrics (i.e., Rob stays pretty true to the original lyric). In addition to twisted interpretations of the original themes/melodies, nods to the O-Jays "Money" and Frank Zappa's "The Torture Never Stops" are cleverly woven in to The Squirrel's tribute.
I can't praise this disc enough.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting....., June 15, 2000

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"spaztic86" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Not-So-Bright Side of the Moon (Audio CD)

A humorous interpolation/remake of the Pink Floyd classic. This is a must for any fan with a need for a laugh. From the beginning to the end, you'll be blown away with the memorable tunes combined with twists of comedy.