David Gilmour

David Gilmour

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Original Release Date: 1978
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B0000025DD
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (74 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #115,636 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Captures the Lost Period Between "Animals" and "The Wall", November 18, 2004

By	Bud Sturguess (Seminole, Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

It's now been an entire decade since Pink Floyd released a new studio album, and the likelihood of a forthcoming album or tour is getting drearier. So, once new fans have collected all of the albums of those legendary titans, and are perplexed as to where the "next Floyd album" is, they can find a silver lining in collecting the solo albums of the five past and present members. Aside from being a great place to start, David Gilmour's eponymous solo debut (along with fellow PF member Richard Wright's "Wet Dream") is significant for students of Floyd history; it captures the missing period of time between the 1977 "Animals" album and the long, tension-racked sessions for 1979's epic "The Wall." Released in 1978, Gilmour's first album is both as atmospheric and varied as "The Wall" due to his signature guitar work, and often as rough as "Animals." The opening instrumental 'Mihalis' and another interesting instrumental 'Raise My Rent' are like the instrumental demos Gilmour recorded during these sessions which would eventually become 'Comfortably Numb' and 'Run Like Hell.' But the top songs on the album present Gilmour as a strong songwriter, or in the case of the melodic 'There's No Way Out Of Here,' an interpreter. 'So Far Away' and 'I Can't Breathe Anymore' prove the guitarist is an excellent crafter of songs, and it's been speculated that 'No Way' could be Gilmour's description of Floyd's dominant presence Roger Waters, while 'Short and Sweet' (co-written with Roy Harper) is the kind of radio-friendly song that makes this album such a joy for even non-Floyd fans to listen to.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Diamond in the Rough, September 18, 2000

By A Customer

This album proves David Gilmour's mastery of the guitar and vocals. It is a far cry from Waters's solo work, which sacrifices musical quality for lyrical complexity and flashy effects. Gilmour's solo album, however, has just the right amount of subtlety and charm to be considered a serious musical album. Even though it dosn't revolve around a specific concept like 'The Wall' or 'Animals', 'David Gilmour' shows remarkable cohesiveness. This album is strongly reminiscient of 'Wish You Were Here' in the way it is put together. Every track has importance, and they're all very good. The soothing but magnetic 'Mihalis' opens the album, and 'I can't Breathe Anymore' closes the piece with a guitar power trip. The instrumentals are great, and every song shows it could stand on its own. 'David Gilmour' shows immense replay value and wonderful texture. If you think Roger Waters was the only genius of Pink Floyd, think again.

28 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid music from a great musician and guy , February 24, 2000

By	Sal Nudo (Champaign, Illinois) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The relaxed, easy-going sound to album opener "Mihalis" sets the tone for the rest of David Gilmour's first solo album. Despite being away from Pink Floyd -- or perhaps because of his work with Pink Floyd -- there's a familiarity to these nine songs that prove Gilmour's immense worth to that band. From the grainy, almost boring cover shot of the album to the overall mellow sound, Gilmour seemed to be looking to counter his main band's bloatedness. The lack of hype makes this album all the more attractive. There's no spiraling, out-of-control madness or references to World War II; it's just straightforward, cozy guitar instrumentals and good songs. On "No Way" -- the album's best song -- Gilmour's lyrics demonstrate his headstrong manner of never giving up, both within and outside of Pink Floyd. Other great riffers include "Cry from the Streets" and "It's Deafinitely," a more up-tempo instrumental with lightly warped guitars at the beginning. "I Can't Breathe Anymore" reveals a trapped and claustrophobic musician, a guy who had to do his own thing for at least one album. There's no doubt this is a highly personal album, both musically and lyrically. Gilmour's voice is as smooth as ever and his signature style on guitar carries the album much further than any of Roger Water's solo efforts have ever done for him. All in all, a solid effort from a legendary musician.