SYD BARRETT: OPEL
Opel was released in 1989 with a plethora of previously unheard Syd Barrett tunes. This is not an attempt to release recycled material and "cash-in" at the expense of fans, this album is an attempt to get out more, and ostensibly new, music to those fans. So although it is labelled as a "compilation" think of this as a long lost Third Syd studio album as it is quite creative, and of decent quality. Almost half of these songs can be found on Barrett's other two albums, but are presented here in different versions along with eight other unreleased songs.
Tracklist:
1.Opel 2.Clowns And Jugglers (Octopus) 3.Rats 4.Golden Hair (Vocal Version) 5.Dolly Rocker 6.Word Song 7.Wined And Dined 8.Swan Lee (Silas Lang) 9.Birdie Hop 10.Let's Split 11.Lanky (Part 1) 12.Wouldn't You Miss Me (Dark Globe) 13.Milky Way 14.Golden Hair (Instrumental)
Lineup:
Syd Barrett - guitar, vocals, producer, David Gilmour - producer, Peter Jenner - producer, Malcolm Jones - producer, Roger Waters - producer, Gareth Cousins - mix engineer. Guest musicians on "Clowns And Jugglers (Octopus)": Mike Ratledge - organ, Robert Wyatt - drums, Hugh Hopper - bass