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 I can't help but cherish this album! Nov 08, 2009
David Gilmour's first solo album was released in May 1978 squeezed in between Pink Floyd's Animals and The Wall. Needless to say, this is not to be compared to the scope of those monumental achievements. Pink Floyd was on a definite high at that point.
Truth is David's own lyrics are distinctively different from the ingenious heavy gloom of Roger Waters', something which allows the songs to carry a much lighter feel. Musically though, one can hear similarities throughout the album with that trademark guitar sounding as great as always. What we also get here is mostly the rawer vibe of guitar, bass and drums. David's beautifully inventive melodies are given even more room and jewel the songs!
Out of the nine tracks, seven were solely composed by Gilmour - three of them being amazing instrumentals. There's No Way Out Of Here was written by the members of Unicorn, a band David did some production work with, and Short And Sweet is a collaboration with the great Roy Harper. Worthy checking out is Roy's Universal Soldier album which came out two years after for a great version of Short And Sweet with Gilmour on guitar!
This remastered reissue is also worth getting for it does improve it sonically, brings a nicer booklet and offers longer codas which - even not being that revealing - are more than welcome.
To finish it off I would like to point out that while On An Island might be a more complete, better produced and an equally inspired album, when push comes to shove this is still my favourite - one I keep revisiting on a regular basis for sheer pleasure.
 Brings Back Great Old Music Oct 12, 2009
I'm glad I purchased this David Gilmour CD because it brings back a lot of memories from college when I listened to it on a casette tape. My only short coming is that I thought I was purchasing the remastered version, but it wasn't. So, I would recommend that version to get the best quality from this guitarist, David Gilmour.
Great Album, a must buy! Oct 08, 2009
This is a Great Album and a must buy for anyone who loves Pink Floyd! Lead guitarist and vocalist David Gilmour of Pink Floyd is by far one of the best in the business with his super sweet leads and progressions. If you like Floyd, you will definitely love this 1978 debut album from David Gilmour. A must to add to your collection!
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A Timeless Classic Aug 21, 2009
David Glimore - (1978) 9 Tracks ***** (48:46)
The opening track, Mihalis is 5 minutes and 50 seconds of Pink Floyd-tinged Gilmoreisc instrumental heaven. I'm really glad I recently "discovered" this album thanks to a fellow music fans recommendation (You know who you are :). I was in junior high in 1978 and just beginning to buy music, plus I was way too busy listening to older Pink Floyd albums along with Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Rush, etc. too even notice this release. I was mostly influenced by what the local rock radio station played and I don't think David's solo album got much exposure. Then it was overshadowed by The Wall, which came out the very next year.
I recently purchased both of Gilmore's solo records that Legacy remastered, especially since they were on sale at bargain prices! Who could pass that up? Since my purchase, I've given them both a few listens and I can say for sure that David's debut album is my favorite. It's got some really cool, laid-back music on it with just enough of that distinctive Gilmoreisc guitar sound and his smooth baritone vocals to add up to some great stuff.
You know how some people will complain that so and so band has become to "formulated" in their song writing or performance and that most of their songs sound too much alike (AC/DC, Nickelback). Well, let me tell you, this album has plenty of diversity on it from the songwriting to the performance. Sure David's guitar playing and vocals are distinctive, but he vary's his style of playing and delivery of his vocals just enough to keep it interesting and well balanced. None of these songs are anything close to what he has written and performed with Pink Floyd. Three of the tracks are instrumentals also.
Finally, like another reviewer said (T. Wallace), this CD is Highly Recommended for Floyd fans who missed it the first time around (Me) or who have just been missing it. This remaster sounds great too.
David Gilmour Jul 06, 2009
Great record for guitar music fans. David's best solo album, still. All "Pink Floyd" fans should have this record.
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