cwalrus, I completely agree. It is a matter of opinion but also these authors who seem to frequently focus on syd, give the impression to their (nonfloydian) readers that he was the creative force and after that it went to shite! they couldn't be more wrong.
"...and we'll bask in the shadow of yesterday's triumph..."

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