Syd Barrett - The Madcap Laughs (1970) Full Album

#sydbarrett #sydbarrettpinkfloyd #sydbarrettfullalbum #sydbarrettmadcaplaughs #sydbarrettterrapin #sydbarrettbabylemonade #sydbarrettdarkglobe #sydbarrettandiggy #sydbarrettlovesong #sydbarrettgoldenhair The Madcap Laughs is the debut solo album by English singer-songwriter Syd Barrett, who was best known as a founding member of Pink Floyd. The album’s recording process was notoriously complex and prolonged, beginning in May 1968. However, the majority of the sessions took place between April and July 1969. During this period, five different producers were credited, each contributing to the unique sound of the album. These included Barrett himself, Peter Jenner (who worked on the 1968 sessions), Malcolm Jones (who produced the early to mid-1969 sessions), and two of Barrett’s former Pink Floyd bandmates, David Gilmour and Roger Waters, who helped during the mid-1969 sessions. The album also featured a number of guest musicians, including Willie Wilson, who had previously played with David Gilmour in Jokers Wild, as well as several members of the progressive rock group Soft Machine. These collaborations helped create the album’s distinct and often experimental sound, which ranged from whimsical and melodic to dark and fragmented, reflecting Barrett’s mental state during this period. The Madcap Laughs was finally released on January 2, 1970, by Harvest Records in the UK. The album received mixed critical reviews upon its release but has since been recognized as a significant work in the history of psychedelic rock and as a cornerstone of Barrett’s legacy as a solo artist. Its raw, introspective nature continues to resonate with listeners and remains a defining moment in Barrett’s tumultuous career. 0:00 - Terrapin 5:03 - No good trying 8:30 - Love you 11:01 - No Man’s Land 14:03 - Dark Globe 16:05 - Here I Go 19:06 - Octopus 23:05 - Golden hair 25:05 - Long Gone 27:55 - She Took a Long Cool Look 29:45 - Feel 32:08 - If It’s in You 34:33 - Late Night All songs written by Syd Barrett, except “Golden Hair“ (music by Barrett, based on a poem by James Joyce). Video by @ArtistontheBorder Video copyright 2023 - Syd Barrett Music Limited