The Dark Side of the Moon [SACD] [Super Audio Hybrid CD] by Pink Floyd (CD, Mar-2003, Capitol/EMI Records)

I was trying to think of a single word that described this album, but this album even seems to elude even a simple description. It is indescribably magnificent, nearly flawless from start to finish. It is a necessity for anyone who listens to music, no matter how extensive their listening is already.

"The Dark Side of the Moon" is one of the best concept albums in the history of music. It touches upon real life problems, but still seems to offer a glimmer of hope for those who are struggling with them, if not just spurring motivation. Each lyric conveys true, unbridled emotion from Waters' heart.

The music is also out of this world. Extremely revolutionary at the time, the amount of effects used is innumerable. This does not lead to mush, as one would expect, but these effects meld together to form this near-perfect mix of music and dialogue.

Again, I recommend this to anyone who listens to music, and especially those who enjoy music. It is not just for the 1970s rock fanatic.