Rattle That Lock (Deluxe)
As a guitarist, David Gilmour often conjures magic from simplicity. It’s a method applied to much of his fourth solo album, not just the fret work. Sure, there are moments of grandstanding but what shines through is a winning understatement. Whether it’s the defiant funk of “Today” or the melancholic hush of “A Boat Lies Waiting”, each track is built with measure and precision, complementing the reflection and resolve of lyrics written with novelist wife Polly Samson.
Dave Gilmour transposes the kind of sweeping soundscapes he made for Pink Floyd on to these sad, beautiful new songs
Dave Gilmour transposes the kind of sweeping soundscapes he made for Pink Floyd on to these sad, beautiful new songs
Highs and lows in the former Pink Floyd guitarist's first solo outing in a decade. New music CD review by Barney Harsent
Highs and lows in the former Pink Floyd guitarist's first solo outing in a decade. New music CD review by Barney Harsent