Broken China by Richard (Rock) Wright (CD, Mar-1997, EMI Angel USA)

This is as classic as any other Floyd album. It is definately influenced more by Keyboard parts, but what do you expect?

It still has the effect tracks and special effects like echoes and all tastefully seasoned throughout the recording.

Richard Wright is at a peak of key parts, tones and rhythm arrangement artistry. His vocals are tasteful yet distincly Floyd-ian. The songs flow together creating another artistic masterpiece.

Sinead O'Conner makes a vocal appearance and doesn't try to steal the spotlight when Rick comes in to accompany her.

Mixed at the Astoria, by James Gutherie longtime Floyd engineer, and has guitar parts played by Tim Renwick of longtime Floyd contributions to include the intro on Wish You Were Here.

Artwork by Storm Thorgerson too!

I was dissapointed with this album, after having read all of the raving reviews on it. It comes short of brilliance by: terrible singing; yes I know Richard Wright did a good job on, The Division Bell's, Inside Out, but here, his voice is whiney and sounds awful, although, the few tracks on which his wife sing, sound good, amature melodies; and a screaming for David Gilmore's guitar. That said, let me point out its positive aspects: this album is very good, and, as with all Pink Floyd albums, will grow on you with time; it is very atmospheric and obsorbing. Richard Wright, the only member of Pink Floyd who actualy went to school to study music when he realized that architecture wasn't his thing, is a musical genius, and does not fail to feed and entertain us with his amazing musical ability. It is worth owning. And, I tell you is much better than the overrated current solo album of David Gilmore, On an Island. Even if you don't buy it, you should still check this one out.

Broken China Is one of Richard Wrights more personal pieces. You do not have to be trained in the arts to appreciate it But you must know Mr Wright and his back ground. Yes he did "Wet Dreams" but this is not Wet Dreams! AS DAVID Gilmour did his "About face" Sole then "On an Island". You also have Roger Waters "Radio KAOS" They all are incredible artists. If you appreciate them; then it will grow on you. If not Don't get pissed at them. Go write your own music.