New David Gilmour record:any feedback?

Seems like a very good record on a few spins much more enjoyable than anything released from either camps since Waters left Floyd.

I don't see Money as a negative satire at all-I've always thought there was an intentional hint of hypocrisy aimed at himself on that.
Floyd would never have had the success they had if Water's writing was purely "pessimistic and angry", there's a lot of missed humour in Waters work.
Listen to the commentary of The Wall DVD to hear another side of him.

Ben,

I have typically enjoyed the humor and satire of Water's works. Note that I did not use the word "purely", rather I used the word "some" regarding the negative satire of Floyd. Having said that, Waters lyrics have tended to point out the negative aspects of modern life, often in a satirical manner. Consider his album Amused to Death, which is replete with cynical views the human condition. I didn't intend my comments to be a critism of Waters, rather it is an observation.

John

Odd man out-but I didn't think it was anything to write home about. Great to hear from him again after 22 years but just not my cup of tea this time around. I bought both of his other solo records when they were released & really enjoyed them. maybe next time...

I agree Pehare, I was disappointed, recording wasn't that great either but I'll give it another shot...

John,
I don't think I disagree with anything you've wrote there.

Perhaps what I was trying to say that your observations whilst correct only take in a certain aspect on how Waters writing worked and in comparison to Gilmour's lyrics (and his wifes)they are clearly on another level.

For me Floyd's magic works on several levels and I don't see Waters writing as pessimistic at all, merely true.

I like the mood of Gilmour's album by the way.