Dark Side of the Moon [Super Audio Hybrid CD] - Pink Floyd (CD 2003)

I was trying to think of a single word that described this album, but this album even seems to elude even a simple description. It is indescribably magnificent, nearly flawless from start to finish. It is a necessity for anyone who listens to music, no matter how extensive their listening is already.

"The Dark Side of the Moon" is one of the best concept albums in the history of music. It touches upon real life problems, but still seems to offer a glimmer of hope for those who are struggling with them, if not just spurring motivation. Each lyric conveys true, unbridled emotion from Waters' heart.

The music is also out of this world. Extremely revolutionary at the time, the amount of effects used is innumerable. This does not lead to mush, as one would expect, but these effects meld together to form this near-perfect mix of music and dialogue.

Again, I recommend this to anyone who listens to music, and especially those who enjoy music. It is not just for the 1970s rock fanatic.

One of the better sounding SACDs as was the original redbook version. This is a milestone recording which should be in everyone's collection.

the album dark side of the moon is already a masterpiece, but having a 5.1 mix, (a quality one at that ) really takes this album over the top and again dark side of the moon is at the head of the class. if you see this disc buy it , it will provided generations of enjoyment.

Wonderful album which is a reference.
This SACD version brings you into another world ! eventhough the multi channel is not as good as some more recent recordings such as Globe sessions of Sheryl Crow.

but... it is a 70's album...

Dark Side of the Moon is one of those rare albums where sound comes together in a special way and it seems not to matter what form of media brings you that sound, it is a treat and yet when the delivery is in the form of MFSL (vinyl) for instance, the sound is awe inspiring. The SACD version of this album delivers a sound that makes compliments easy to give.

It's not worth debating which media is better but the SACD of Dark Side of the Moon will tickle you pink, even in the car.

Just when you think you have heard everything good in the world....they bring back a classic that is so clear you can hear thing you never knew were there before. "Time" will have you looking for the clocks sitting all around you when you listen to it. This is a real must have for any audiophile!!

This CD is a classic and the SACD version is a must have for any pink floyd fan. If you wanted only one pink floyd cd I would definately recommend this one.

In March 1973 I attended a stop in Madison, Wis., on Pink Floyd's concert tour and heard the contents of "Dark Side of the Moon" for the first time. It was clearly a breakthrough for the band, which on prior recordings such as "UmmaGumma" had buried its musical gems in a sea of aimless psychedelic noodling.
The band's transition as a maker of more accessible music, evident in "Meddle" and "Obscured by Clouds," came to the world's attention with "Dark Side" and the two-year world tour that accompanied its release. It became, of course, one of the greatest-selling albums of all time.
My personal favorite song on the album is "Time," lyrically a persuasive call to get your ass in gear accompanied by an unforgettable guitar riff.
I'd include this album in anybody's "desert island" music library, if not for the fact that it's emblazoned vividly in so many million individual brains. The recording itself has become almost unnecessary.