Released in March 1973, the LP became an instant chart success in the UK and throughout Western Europe, earning an enthusiastic response from critics. Every member of Pink Floyd except Wright boycotted the press release of The Dark Side of the Moon because a quadraphonic mix had not yet been completed, and they felt presenting the album through a poor-quality stereo PA system was insufficient. Melody Maker ‘s Roy Hollingworth described side one as “utterly confused … [and] difficult to follow”, but praised side two, writing: “The songs, the sounds … [and] the rhythms were solid … [the] saxophone hit the air, the band rocked and rolled.” Rolling Stone ‘s Loyd Grossman described it as “a fine album with a textural and conceptual richness that not only invites, but demands involvement”.
Released in March 1973
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