Another Brick in the Wall: The Stories Behind Every Pink Floyd Song

by Cliff Jones

This in-depth, revealing look at the music that has made Pink Floyd one of the most phenomenally successful bands in rock history is being published to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the group's debut album, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, as well as a major stadium tour. A comprehensive discography and a list of sources and references are also included. 160 photos, 110 in color. Radio & online promos.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction

176 pages, Paperback

Published April 7, 1997

Reviews

[Mike Levere · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got really into pink Floyd near the end of college. I knew OF them all throughout my life, and had friends that always swore by their music and the lore of the band, but had never really sat down and gave them a proper listen until college. I got their entire discography and listened to it repeatedly, until couldn’t listen anymore.
Because of that I started looking more into the band.

This book is a great look at their historic career. It goes song by song, in chronological order; and tells behind the scenes stories of how each one came to be. (I.e, inspiration, the where’s and how’s of production, etc). And touches on the bands relationships with other juggernauts like, Monty python, and the Beatles.

This is a great addition to the book shelf of any Floyd fan. I give it 5/5 crazy diamonds 💎💎💎💎💎

[Peter · Rating 5 out of 5]

All the stories behind every Pink Floyd song. Well, the book was done in a very appealing way. We stroll through the complete band history and emerge in every single song they ever released. Great pictures, great stories and phenomenal background. This is the bible for every Pink Floyd enthusiast. It ends with The Division Bell as the book was published in 1996. From now on you'll know what the songs are all about. Brilliant reading, highly recommended!

[es mi bandera la enseña nacional · Rating 5 out of 5]

hey teachers leave those kisd alone

[Dan · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book focuses on the music of Pink Floyd, supplying information about recording processes and about the literary, cultural and historical references in the songs. There is a lot of commentary on the obstacles—creative, personal, and material—that the band had to overcome in the production of several of their albums (surprisingly, they seemed to have relatively few problems making Dark Side of the Moon). Jones focuses on Pink Floyd albums, commenting very little on solo albums by members of the band. A kind of narrative emerges from Jones’s writing in which the early albums are a product of the psychedelic sixties and Syd Barrett’s creative work, while later albums reflect increasing experimentation in the studio (leading to the production of Dark Side of the Moon); this is followed by commercial success and Roger Waters’s increasing control over the band (especially with Animals and The Wall). The book ends with the albums of the post-Waters Floyd.

Acquired Aug 12, 2009
Chapters, London, Ontario

[Megan D. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pink Floyd is my favorite band of all times and this was a total drag. I forced myself to finish it.