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For several years, the existence of "lost" material by Syd Barrett had been speculated about by the singer's vociferous cult, fueled by numerous patchy bootlegs of intriguing outtakes. The release of Opel lived up to, and perhaps exceeded, fans' expectations. With 14 tracks spanning 1968 to 1970, including six alternate takes and eight songs that had never been officially released in any form, it is equally as essential as his two 1970 LPs. The tone is very much in keeping with his pair of solo albums; ragged, predominantly acoustic, melodic, and teetering on the edge of dementia. At the same time, it's charming and lyrically pungent, with Barrett's inimitable sense of childlike whimsy. The production is generally more minimal than on his other albums, even bare-bones at times, but if anything, this adds to the music's stark power. Highlights are the lengthy brooding title track, the multi-layered swirl of "Swan Lee," the alternate take of "Dark Globe" (with much better, more restrained vocals than the previous version), and the exuberant, infectious "Milky Way." Meticulous liner notes and excellent sound complete this lovingly archival package.
© Richie Unterberger /TiVo
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Syd Barrett, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Malcolm Jones, Producer
© 1994 Syd Barrett Music Limited ℗ 1988 Syd Barrett Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company
Peter Jenner, Producer - Syd Barrett, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Malcolm Jones, Producer
© 1994 Syd Barrett Music Limited ℗ 1988 Syd Barrett Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company
Syd Barrett, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Dave Gilmour, Producer
© 1994 Syd Barrett Music Limited ℗ 1988 Syd Barrett Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company
Syd Barrett, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Dave Gilmour, Producer
© 1994 Syd Barrett Music Limited ℗ 1988 Syd Barrett Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company
Syd Barrett, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Dave Gilmour, Producer
© 1994 Syd Barrett Music Limited ℗ 1988 Syd Barrett Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company
Syd Barrett, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Dave Gilmour, Producer
© 1994 Syd Barrett Music Limited ℗ 1988 Syd Barrett Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company
Syd Barrett, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Dave Gilmour, Producer
© 1994 Syd Barrett Music Limited ℗ 1988 Syd Barrett Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company
Peter Jenner, Producer - Syd Barrett, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Malcolm Jones, Producer
© 1994 Syd Barrett Music Limited ℗ 1988 Syd Barrett Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company
Syd Barrett, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Dave Gilmour, Producer
© 1994 Syd Barrett Music Limited ℗ 1988 Syd Barrett Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company
Syd Barrett, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Dave Gilmour, Producer
© 1994 Syd Barrett Music Limited ℗ 1988 Syd Barrett Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company
Peter Jenner, Producer - Syd Barrett, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist
© 1994 Syd Barrett Music Limited ℗ 1988 Syd Barrett Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company
Roger Waters, Producer - Syd Barrett, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Dave Gilmour, Producer
© 1994 Syd Barrett Music Limited ℗ 1988 Syd Barrett Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company
Syd Barrett, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Dave Gilmour, Producer
© 1994 Syd Barrett Music Limited ℗ 1988 Syd Barrett Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company
Peter Jenner, Producer - Syd Barrett, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist
© 1994 Syd Barrett Music Limited ℗ 1988 Syd Barrett Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company
Syd Barrett, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Dave Gilmour, Producer
© 1994 Syd Barrett Music Limited ℗ 1993 Syd Barrett Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company
Syd Barrett, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Dave Gilmour, Producer
© 1994 Syd Barrett Music Limited ℗ 1993 Syd Barrett Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company
Syd Barrett, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Dave Gilmour, Producer
© 1994 Syd Barrett Music Limited ℗ 1993 Syd Barrett Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company
Peter Jenner, Producer - Syd Barrett, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Malcolm Jones, Producer - Gareth Cousins, Producer
© 1994 Syd Barrett Music Limited ℗ 1993 Syd Barrett Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company
Peter Jenner, Producer - Syd Barrett, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist
© 1994 Syd Barrett Music Limited ℗ 1993 Syd Barrett Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company
Syd Barrett, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Dave Gilmour, Producer
© 1994 Syd Barrett Music Limited ℗ 1993 Syd Barrett Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company
Album review
For several years, the existence of "lost" material by Syd Barrett had been speculated about by the singer's vociferous cult, fueled by numerous patchy bootlegs of intriguing outtakes. The release of Opel lived up to, and perhaps exceeded, fans' expectations. With 14 tracks spanning 1968 to 1970, including six alternate takes and eight songs that had never been officially released in any form, it is equally as essential as his two 1970 LPs. The tone is very much in keeping with his pair of solo albums; ragged, predominantly acoustic, melodic, and teetering on the edge of dementia. At the same time, it's charming and lyrically pungent, with Barrett's inimitable sense of childlike whimsy. The production is generally more minimal than on his other albums, even bare-bones at times, but if anything, this adds to the music's stark power. Highlights are the lengthy brooding title track, the multi-layered swirl of "Swan Lee," the alternate take of "Dark Globe" (with much better, more restrained vocals than the previous version), and the exuberant, infectious "Milky Way." Meticulous liner notes and excellent sound complete this lovingly archival package.
© Richie Unterberger /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 20 track(s)
- Total length: 01:04:56
- Main artists: Syd Barrett
- Composer: Syd Barrett
- Label: Parlophone UK
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 1994 Syd Barrett Music Limited ℗ 1993 Syd Barrett Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company
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