From the first pulse of the heart in Speak to Me to the last echoes in Eclipse, The Dark Side of the Moon remains a masterclass in sonic storytelling—an album that bends time, space, and the very fabric of human experience, leaving listeners questioning not just the music, but their place in the universe.

Pink Floyd was a rock band that rose to fame in 1965 in London, England. Before that, they went by many names: Sigma 6 in 1963, the Meggadeaths, the Abdabs, the Screaming Abdabs, the Spectrum 5, and the Tea Set. All of which were in 1964, before they became Pink Floyd Sound and finally Pink Floyd in 1965. 

This particular album highlights Pink Floyd’s fantastic storytelling it created to be listed to chronologically. Listening to this album both on vinyl and in my headphones while writing this, I can confidently say there is something better about this album when listened to on vinyl. Although there is scientific evidence proving me wrong, I can’t shake the feeling that it’s how it was supposed to be. This entire album is meant to fade into each other; it illustrates a life from the first song, Speak to Me, beginning with a strong heartbeat, to the last song, Eclipse, ending with a fading one.

The most underrated song on this album is, by far, Breathe(in Air). This entire album depicts a life from start to finish, and this song talks about the most necessary part of life: Breathing. This song is one of the more mellow songs on this album. It talks about the complexities of life and how you should cherish and appreciate each breath.

Overall, this entire album is in my top 10 of all time and is also great for studying. Although Breathe(in Air) does not get the recognition it deserves, this album is still spectacular.