Is The Dark Side of the Moon good?

Riffiter listeners rate The Dark Side of the Moon 4.2/5 from 122 ratings.

What is the highest-rated track on The Dark Side of the Moon?

Us and Them, rated 4.6/5 by 5 listeners on Riffiter.

When was The Dark Side of the Moon released?

The Dark Side of the Moon was released in 1973 on Pink Floyd Records.

How many tracks are on The Dark Side of the Moon?

The Dark Side of the Moon has 11 tracks, with a runtime of 47 minutes.

What genre is The Dark Side of the Moon?

The Dark Side of the Moon is catalogued under Progressive Rock, Rock, Psychedelic Rock.

What BPM is The Dark Side of the Moon?

The Dark Side of the Moon runs at a median tempo of 128 BPM across its tracks, most often in D minor, measured from audio analysis.

What albums are similar to The Dark Side of the Moon?

Listeners of The Dark Side of the Moon also rate Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin, Abbey Road by The Beatles, The Doors by The Doors.

Who produced The Dark Side of the Moon?

Pink Floyd produced 8 of the 11 tracks on The Dark Side of the Moon.

Who wrote the songs on The Dark Side of the Moon?

The Dark Side of the Moon was written by David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Nick Mason and Richard Wright. David Gilmour wrote 2 of them.

AlbumE · 1973

The Dark Side of the Moon

by Pink Floyd

The Dark Side of the Moon is a 1973 progressive rock album by Pink Floyd. It runs 11 tracks across 47 minutes on Pink Floyd Records. Riffiter listeners rate it 4.2/5 from 122 ratings.

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4.2 /5
122 ratings: 92 /100
9 critics: 11
Tracks: 47 min
Runtime: 128 bpm
Tempo: D minor
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Reviews

3 reviews

4.5
Jackson Futrell Sep 10, 2026
Being one of the most merchandised albums of all time expected a lot from this album, it definitely delivered. One of the most cinematic and emotion shifting rock albums I’ve ever heard. The first few songs seem to take you directly into and through space. Then my favorite song, “Money”, sounded just like what you would expect to be playing at the beginning of a movie about an industrial revolution or workers rebellion. And then the last few songs literally sounded like I was dreaming. In fact the whole album I could’ve been convinced it was just a dream. I also really, really love when albums commit to having each song flowing into the other. It really helps the album feel like a whole unit rather than a collection of songs. It’s hard to believe this album is as old as it is with the sounds and artistry presented. It causes it to be truly timeless. Favorite song? Money
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EL Prosecco Sep 25, 2026
It's an experience, a true masterpiece
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Riffiter Jun 7, 2026
The album as sealed environment: Dark Side fuses studio experimentation, Clare Torry's wordless aria and lyrics about madness, money and mortality into forty-three minutes with no visible joints. It stayed on the Billboard chart for most of two decades because every generation rediscovers the same truth — nobody has made an album flow like this since.
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9 publications

AllMusic5/5
Billboard5/5
Encyclopedia of Popular Music5/5
MusicHound Rock5/5
The Rolling Stone Album Guide5/5
Pitchfork9.3/10
NME8/10
Uncut4/5
Christgaus Record GuideB

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The Dark Side of the Moon album cover

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The The Dark Side of the Moon cover was designed by Hipgnosis, photographed by Hipgnosis, and illustrated by George Hardie. Riffiter listeners rate it 4.1 out of 5 from 4 ratings.

Design: Hipgnosis
Photography: Hipgnosis
Illustration: George Hardie

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The Dark Side Of The Moon (50th Anniversary) [2023 Remaster]Anniversary edition · 1973 · 10 tracks
1. 1Speak to Me (2023 Remaster)
2. 2Breathe (In the Air) (2023 Remaster)
3. 3On the Run (2023 Remaster)
4. 4Time (2023 Remaster)
5. 5The Great Gig in the Sky (2023 Remaster)
6. 6Money (2023 Remaster)
7. 7Us and Them (2023 Remaster)
8. 8Any Colour You Like (2023 Remaster)
9. 9Brain Damage (2023 Remaster)
10. 10Eclipse (2023 Remaster)
The Dark Side of the Moon (50th Anniversary) [Remastered]Anniversary edition · 1973 · 10 tracks
1. 1Speak to Me
2. 2Breathe (In the Air)
3. 3On the Run
4. 4Time
5. 5The Great Gig In the Sky
6. 6Money
7. 7Us and Them
8. 8Any Colour You Like
9. 9Brain Damage
10. 10Eclipse

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About

The Dark Side of the Moon is the eighth studio album by English progressive rock band Pink Floyd, released in March 1973. It built on ideas explored in the band's earlier recordings and live shows, but lacks the extended instrumental excursions that characterised their work following the departure in 1968 of founder member, principal composer and lyricist, Syd Barrett. The Dark Side of the Moon's themes include conflict, greed, the passage of time and mental illness, the latter partly inspired by Barrett's deteriorating mental state. The suite was developed during live performances and was premiered several months before studio recording began. The new material was recorded in two sessions in 1972 and 1973 at Abbey Road Studios in London. The group used some of the most advanced recording techniques of the time, including multitrack recording and tape loops. Analogue synthesisers were given prominence in several tracks, and a series of recorded interviews with the band's road crew and others provided the philosophical quotations used throughout.

Engineer Alan Parsons was directly responsible for some of the most notable sonic aspects of the album, and the recruitment of non-lexical performer Clare Torry. The album's iconic sleeve features a prism that represents the band's stage lighting, the record's lyrical themes, and keyboardist Richard Wright's request for a "simple and bold" design. The Dark Side of the Moon was an immediate success, topping the Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart for one week. It subsequently remained in the charts for 741 weeks from 1973 to 1988. With an estimated 50 million copies sold, it is Pink Floyd's most commercially successful album and one of the best-selling albums worldwide. It has twice been remastered and re-released, and has been covered in its entirety by several other acts. It spawned two singles, "Money" and "Time". In addition to its commercial success, The Dark Side of the Moon is one of Pink Floyd's most popular albums among fans and critics, and is frequently ranked as one of the greatest rock albums of all time.

In brief

Is The Dark Side of the Moon good?: Riffiter listeners rate The Dark Side of the Moon 4.2/5 from 122 ratings.
What is the highest-rated track on The Dark Side of the Moon?: Us and Them, rated 4.6/5 by 5 listeners on Riffiter.
When was The Dark Side of the Moon released?: The Dark Side of the Moon was released in 1973 on Pink Floyd Records.
How many tracks are on The Dark Side of the Moon?: The Dark Side of the Moon has 11 tracks, with a runtime of 47 minutes.
What genre is The Dark Side of the Moon?: The Dark Side of the Moon is catalogued under Progressive Rock, Rock, Psychedelic Rock.
What BPM is The Dark Side of the Moon?: The Dark Side of the Moon runs at a median tempo of 128 BPM across its tracks, most often in D minor, measured from audio analysis.
What albums are similar to The Dark Side of the Moon?: Listeners of The Dark Side of the Moon also rate Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin, Abbey Road by The Beatles, The Doors by The Doors.
Who produced The Dark Side of the Moon?: Pink Floyd produced 8 of the 11 tracks on The Dark Side of the Moon.
Who wrote the songs on The Dark Side of the Moon?: The Dark Side of the Moon was written by David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Nick Mason and Richard Wright. David Gilmour wrote 2 of them.

The Dark Side of the Moon at a glance

Label: Harvest
Recorded at: Abbey Road Studios

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Credits

Produced by: Pink Floyd
Written by: David Gilmour Roger WatersNick MasonRichard Wright
Mixed by: Chris Thomas
Engineered by: Alan ParsonsPeter James
Played by: David Gilmour Roger WatersNick MasonRichard WrightDick Parry
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Peter James
Vocals by: David Gilmour Doris Troy Roger WatersBarry St. JohnLesley Duncan
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Liza StrikeRichard WrightGerry O’DriscollPatricia “Puddy” WattsRoger “The Hat” ManifoldChris AdamsonClare TorryHenry McCulloughPeter Watts