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Luck and Strange: is the fifth solo studio album release by David Gilmour - best known as the guitarist,vocalist - and songwriter of Pink Floyd.
This latest release - in September 2024 - has a same but different (an oxymoron) feel to it,compared to some of his previous 'solo' albums.familiar rock songs and beautiful ballads; are now joined by folk and jazz leaning inclusions.
It's a Gilmour family affair with contributions from David G's children; Romany,Gabriel and Charlie (co-songwriter on 'Scattered'),and not forgetting his wife Polly Samson writing all lyrics of album's vocal tracks - bar one.
Along with other notable fine musicians' contributing EG: Guy Pratt (Bass G),Steve Distanisloa and the legendary Steve Gadd (drums),and Rob Gentry (keyboards).
L&S album opener: Black cat - is a short instrumental burst.followed by - title track: err Luck and Strange - oddly enough 🤔 😂
It's origins date back to an informal 'Barn jam' session that took place at David G's home in 2007 (this is the updated version included here),featuring the late and very great - pink floyd co-founder and keyboard player - Richard Wright,and latterday contributions from David and Romany Gilmour and percussionist Adam Betts - apparently!
Interesting lyrics too.optimistic and positive vibes of 'but let's hope it's not just luck and Strange a one-off peaceful golden age.that's a dark thought in the dark' - wonderful stuff!
Same vibes on next track: The piper's call.
This is followed by a rather short instrumental in - Vita Brevis - with the duo of Romany on harp and dad on slide guitar.flowing into Between two points: the only non-original composition on the album and a cover version of a Montgolfier brothers song; it sees Romany Gilmour taking on lead vocals,along with her harp playing puts in a superb performance on this track.a future named singing artist in the making? - she ought to be!
Dark and velvet nights: is the most heaviest prog-rock offering on the album,and only track where DG hints at re-visiting his 'Floydian' past.superb musicianship (again).
Next up 'Sings': is lyrically the most personal (to the Gilmour's at least) track on the album - have a listen if you don't believe me 😊
Final closing track on Luck and strange standard album - Scattered: is a truly excellent and epic closer.
Although I've not previously mentioned the wonderful orchestral (and choir) contributions - and the main star of the show - David Gilmour's incredible guitar playing throughout - then here is an excellent place to start - on Scattered.they both excel in their specialist musical departments.an excellent and quite powerful end to an excellent latest solo album from the legend that is - David Gilmour 🎸🎤🎶
The one cd version I am reviewing,contains two bonus tracks; yes,I have ghosts: is the most haunting track on the album- appropriately!
The second outing of Romany G on lead vocals and harp.with string quartet sampling and a special mention for John McCusker on fiddle 🎻 distinct and superb contribution,giving this track an authentic folk feel.David G makes an appearance or two on here as well 😀
Ultimate track on disc: Luck and Strange (original barn jam),is an expanded 14 minute jam of previous track 2 version.it was recorded at David Gilmour's converted barn at his farmhouse complex home.
Taking place in 2007 and including contributions by; DG on guitar? Indeed!,Richard Wright: electric piano and the other afforementioned musicians on T2.
A smashing sounding tight jam with a jazz feel to proceedings - a wonderful and poignant end to (re: Richard Wright) superb latest David gilmour (solo) album.
With new co-producer Charlie Andrew on board; he does an excellent job as far as I can tell;with superb sound quality,balance of vocals and instruments are in the right places - part of what a record producers job is all about - I think 🤔
Took a few listens to convince me it's worth 4. 5/5 stars.take it from me - it is now!!
PS: presented in soft digipack fold-out format with photos of Mr & Mrs Gilmour,full lyrics,musician credits for every track and extended credits and thank you's for all album contributors.plus photos and design by renowned artist and photographer - Anton Corbijn (including the distinctive album front cover).
Stop press: hours before I completed this review; Luck and Strange by David Gilmour,enters the official UK 🇬🇧 albums chart straight in at number one.making it his third no 1 solo studio album to date - congratulations David - thoroughly deserved 👏 glad I could help by buying a 'physical' copy.
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David Gilmour's has still got it, stunning album.
I love this album, many fans are saying it's a Dark Side level album, even David himself has proclaimed it's his best work since 1973, though personally I don't agree. Saying that it is still an amazing album, the tracks reminded me of the The Division Bell, the sounds and themes took me back to 1994. I would definitely say it's just as good as his third solo album On An Island, and on par with Division.Luck and Strange consists of awe-inspiring, ethereal tracks alongside lyrically poetic, foot tapping rock tracks with some blues mixed in here and there. He is a master of so many genres of music now, and he is pulling out all the stops here, not afraid to experiment. The track "Luck and Strange" and the much longer Original Barn Jam version of the same track are fantastic blues inspired rock tunes, these two are probably my favourite tracks on the album. The latter is a brilliant remastered demo recorded many years ago, with keyboards played by the late, great Richard Wright.The tracks "Dark and Velvet Night" & "The Pipers Call" are true Gilmour rock bangers with a bit of orchestral flair thrown in for good measure. The track "Yes, I Have Ghosts" is a lovely Spanish guitar sonata. The tracks "Between Two Points", "Sings" & "Staggered" are gorgeous, ethereal masterpieces, his daughter Romany has a beautiful voice on Between, she has an almost angelic, moody sound, you can hear she is David's girl.Each track has incredible production values plus the mix is excellent. Every element is on point from the backing singers to philharmonic orchestra. The new producer Charlie Andrew has added his non Pink Floydian influences to the album, and it helps give the record a freshness to the tried and tested Gilmour sound. More importantly, Andrew has allowed David to express himself with his heavenly guitar solos. David plays beautifully, he makes his guitars sing on every track, and he sings as passionately as ever, he is as good today as he was over 50 years ago, he is incredible. This is Gilmour's joint best album with On An Island, he is a living legend, a great man and artist. Thank you David.My copy of Luck & Strange arrived in perfect condition. So happy to own this amazing album. If you own a record player then get it on Vinyl, I bet it sounds even more unbelievably good!
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 September 2024
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 September 2024
David Gilmour's has still got it, stunning album.I love this album, many fans are saying it's a Dark Side level album, even David himself has proclaimed it's his best work since 1973, though personally I don't agree. Saying that it is still an amazing album, the tracks reminded me of the The Division Bell, the sounds and themes took me back to 1994. I would definitely say it's just as good as his third solo album On An Island, and on par with Division.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 September 2024
Luck and Strange consists of awe-inspiring, ethereal tracks alongside lyrically poetic, foot tapping rock tracks with some blues mixed in here and there. He is a master of so many genres of music now, and he is pulling out all the stops here, not afraid to experiment. The track "Luck and Strange" and the much longer Original Barn Jam version of the same track are fantastic blues inspired rock tunes, these two are probably my favourite tracks on the album. The latter is a brilliant remastered demo recorded many years ago, with keyboards played by the late, great Richard Wright.
The tracks "Dark and Velvet Night" & "The Pipers Call" are true Gilmour rock bangers with a bit of orchestral flair thrown in for good measure. The track "Yes, I Have Ghosts" is a lovely Spanish guitar sonata. The tracks "Between Two Points", "Sings" & "Staggered" are gorgeous, ethereal masterpieces, his daughter Romany has a beautiful voice on Between, she has an almost angelic, moody sound, you can hear she is David's girl.
Each track has incredible production values plus the mix is excellent. Every element is on point from the backing singers to philharmonic orchestra. The new producer Charlie Andrew has added his non Pink Floydian influences to the album, and it helps give the record a freshness to the tried and tested Gilmour sound. More importantly, Andrew has allowed David to express himself with his heavenly guitar solos. David plays beautifully, he makes his guitars sing on every track, and he sings as passionately as ever, he is as good today as he was over 50 years ago, he is incredible. This is Gilmour's joint best album with On An Island, he is a living legend, a great man and artist. Thank you David.
My copy of Luck & Strange arrived in perfect condition. So happy to own this amazing album. If you own a record player then get it on Vinyl, I bet it sounds even more unbelievably good!
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- K. KittsReviewed in the United States on 30 September 2024
Best David Gilmour album yet.
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