This album has added a whole new perspective to Pink Floyd that I was vaguely unaware of. Now, I of course knew that they were extremely trippy, and individually skilled (especially once Gilmour was added), but the studio album of Ummagumma is beyond these descriptions. Not only is it excessively psychedelic, but it also has a section for each of the members. In my opinion, the best by far is Roger Waters' section including Grandchester Meadows and Several Species Of Small Furry Animals. The song Several Species... is totally influencial as to the experimental style of many electronic influenced artists nowadays in my opinion. And though this was the second album out after Gilmour became the guitarist, I think it was a real turning point in the development of their style.I remember when I listened to Deloused in the Comatorium by The Mars Volta that I realized how much Pink Floyd influences their music. In Cicatriz E.S.P., they even use the same sound that is used in I think Pillow Of Winds off Meddle. In my opinion, Ummagumma, the live and studio versions display syles that The Mars Volta have since used to their advantage in both trippy parts and otherwise.
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