I read in a biography book I had before, Wright said if I recall correctly that Paint Box was a poor effort at writing, that it was almost a joke of a song.

I completely disagree!! When I listen to it, the faded, dream-like sound puts me in a particular state. Especially the 10-20 second piano fade at the end. Aghhh! I love it!

One definitely has to be in a particular state of mind to listen to it...and other Floyd songs to appreciate properly, I don't believe they're just something that can be listened to on the radio casually.

Thank you for the replies thus far.

Robert D.
Illinois
U.S.