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Review: Pink Floyd: From Oblivion Vol 1: Live In San Diego October 17th 1971 captures this still iconic British prog band at the peak of their creative powers. Recorded during a seminal moment in their career, this live performance showcases their transcendental soundscapes and avant-garde experimentation in all their glory. From the eerie melodies of 'The Embryo' to the hypnotic rhythms of 'Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun,' the album immerses you in a vast sonic soundscape like no other. With flawless musicianship and mind-bending improvisations that you would expect, this album shows why Pink Floyd remain legends of progressive rock.

Review: The title of this three track time capsule from psychedelic prog-rock legends Pink Floyd is apt. As a band, the British heavyweights have always been known for their breathtaking live shows, and this is as much to do with the soaring guitar chords as the cacophonous climaxes, with many tracks given the kind of on-stage upgrade that creates a wild, juggernaut atmosphere. Concerts to lose yourself in. Recorded as the 1960s faded into a new age of rock, one that would see compositions become grander, more conceptual, and, ultimately, heavier, From Oblivion Vol.2: Live In San Diego October 17th 1971 seems to capture the spirit of that moment. A time when technological advancements, and frustration at the commercialisation of other sub genres, were feeding explorations in sound that seemed to look beyond our world and out into the great unknown.