
7 September 1987 · 40 YEARS
A Momentary Lapse Of Reason
Pink Floyd
Synthesizers play a major role in establishing a polished, late-eighties aesthetic. The arrangements prioritize a commercial sensibility, moving away from previous conventions while keeping the atmospheric quality fans expect from the group.
Legal disputes surround the creation of these songs, yet the final result redefines their identity for a new era. The music relies on a clean, modern approach to instrumentation that reflects the technological standards of the late twentieth century.