I actually like Ummagumma

for the most part, I do find this to be a good and highly underrated album.


I don't care for Sysyphus at all, any of the parts. Nor do I care for the Vizier's Garden Party...any parts.



What makes Ummagumma worth purchasing, to me, is the spectacular live side of the album, as well as the following studio tracks:

Grantchester Meadows:
To hear the bird sound that was recycled on numerous later tracks.

Small Animals Grooving with a Pict:
to hear the experimentation in sound effects and have a laugh. A rather entertaining track.

The Narrow Way, all parts:
Beautifully done intro, this song introduces the first of what will eventually become the "sound" of Pink Floyd. I find this track to be a hint at what is to come on Meddle, and later, Dark Side of the Moon.


But even if I'd have to pick only one reason to buy Ummagumma, The Narrow Way would be it. It makes the album worth having.