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SYD BARRETT: BARRETT

Syd Barrett's second solo album, simply titled Barrett, would be his last - and that became clear even as the badly faltering former Pink Floyd frontman attempted to finish it. Barrett's old bandmates tried to pitch in, just as they had on his debut. David Gilmour served as producer on the disjointed sessions, adding guitar, bass, drums and organ as needed. Richard Wright contributed some keyboards. But Barrett's increasingly erratic behavior as he battled progressive mental illness, coupled with an overstuffed schedule for Gilmour and Wright as Pink Floyd's ascension began into the '70s, made for an excruciating experience. Instrumentally, the result is a bit fuller and smoother than the first album, although it's since been revealed that Gilmour and Wright embellished these songs as best they could without much involvement from Barrett, who was often unable or unwilling to perfect his performance.

Tracklist:

1.Baby Lemonade 2.Love Song 3.Dominoes 4.It Is Obvious 5.Rats 6.Maisie 7.Gigolo Aunt 8.Waving My Arms In The Air 9.I Never Lied To You 10.Wined And Dined 11.Wolfpack 12.Effervescing Elephant

Lineup:

Syd Barrett - lead and backing vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, painting, David Gilmour - production, bass guitar, 12-string guitar, additional organ, slide guitar (9), drums (3), Richard Wright - production, Hammond organ, piano, harmonium, Fender Rhodes, tack piano, Jerry Shirley - drums, percussion, John "Willie" Wilson - drums, percussion, Vic Saywell - tuba (11)

Release date: November 14, 1970