What sold more albums Dark Side of the Moon or the wall?

With estimated sales of over 45 million copies, it is Pink Floyd’s most commercially successful album, and one of the best-selling albums worldwide….

Why is The Dark Side of the Moon album so popular?

Part of the reason is that ‘rock – time’ marches on, or at least it used to – very quickly. When Dark Side of The Moon came out it represented the early 70’s zeitgeist perfectly – great sound, laid back trippy stoner music with a touch of melancholy about it that reflected the dying embers of 60’s idealism.

Which is better dark side of the moon or wish you were here?

They are both great albums, and it is a hard choice between the two, but I would say The Dark Side of the Moon hangs together better than Wish You Were Here..

What makes Dark Side of the Moon’s music unique?

Roger’s decision to write all the lyrics for Dark Side Of The Moon gave the music a focus. Breathe and On The Run evoke the stresses and strains of everyday life, Time and The Great Gig In The Sky cover the fear of ageing, loss and dying, Money returns to the remorseless struggle to survive and Us And Them hones in on power struggles and violence.

How long has Dark Side of the Moon been on the charts?

No album has spent longer in the charts than Dark Side Of The Moon. It was in the Billboard chart for nearly 15 years and would be there now if they hadn’t sneakily changed the rules in the late 80s and made it ineligible. Even so, it has spent more than three years as long in the chart as its nearest rival, Bob Marley’s Legend.

What happened to Pink Floyd in the 70s?

Pink Floyd had spent the beginning of the 70s groping for a new direction following the loss of their creative spirit Syd Barrett to drugs and a mental breakdown. They lacked the instrumental prowess of fellow progressive rockers ELP, the wondrous stories of Yes, the androgyny of David Bowie or the art school pose of Roxy Music .