...there's just too much filler and some of the critics, by the way, feel some of the songs here are just that, "filler." So what's the point of making a DVD of a major LP in the band's discography if the only important cuts are ONE OF THESE DAYS and ECHOES? Don't get me wrong, if you're into this album it's because there are numerous mood changes going on that enhance it's appeal...personally, I think it's one of PFs most well-rounded albums just because it is by turns demonic, mellow, gentle and, in the end, spacey but, at the same time, cohesive. The interviews with the critics are informative but too much time is given to previous albums. There's also too much on Syd Barrett who had absolutely NOTHING to do with MEDDLE. I can see his being mentioned as being "the guitarist/composer/singer who preceded David Gilmour" but by this time Gilmour had been in the band for at least 2 years and he put his indelible stamp on the group with his amazing work right here. So this album critique is a bit padded because, let's face it, they didn't make this album so we could tease it apart 40 years later, they made it because they were trying to put out a record to tour the world with and what an album. Some day maybe the band members would like to put in their 2 cents but they probably can't remember too much by now (they also hung out with Syd) so just enjoy the music for it's time and place.
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