Pink Floyd - Animals (2018 Remix)

The iconic 1977 Pink Floyd Animals album has been remixed for the first time by James Guthrie. Animals is a concept album, focusing on the social-political conditions of mid-1970s Britain, and was a change from the style of the band's earlier work. The album was developed from a collection of unrelated songs into a concept which describes the apparent social and moral decay of society, likening the human condition to that of animals. Highlights include "Pigs (Three Different Ones)" and "Dogs".

Taking inspiration from George Orwell's Animal Farm, the album depicts the different classes of people as animals with pigs being at the top of the social chain, dropping down to the sheep as the mindless herd following what they are told, with dogs as the business bosses getting fat on the money and power they hold over the other. Although it's been a long time since 1977, the narrative of the album still resonates today as our social and economic situation mirrors that of the time.

Animals has finally received a much-needed facelift in the form of a completely new stereo remix. In many ways, this remix is an entirely new listening experience, revealing details only hinted at in the original editions.

Limited Edition heavyweight vinyl produced by Pink Floyd Records in 2022. Remixed by James Guthrie in 2018. Mastered by James Guthrie, Joel Plante and Bernie Grundman. Includes 28-page booklet. Gatefold sleeve.

TRACKLISTING:

1. Pigs On The Wing 1
2. Dogs
3. Pigs (Three Different Ones)
4. Sheep
5. Pigs On The Wing 2