NewsSeptember 24, 2008 12:02 AM ET3,659 views

Syd Barrett tribute released

Official press release: Syd Barrett's singular vision has influenced countless musicians across the globe. His slightly cracked songwriting, in both in his solo work and his short-lived time as the driving force behind Pink Floyd, gave birth to an entire generation of progressive and cutting edge artists. With Dwell Records' release of "Like Black Holes in the Sky: The Tribute to Syd Barrett," over four decade’s worth of some of the biggest names in avant-garde metal and rock have come together to pay tribute to this madcap genius. Featuring some of the most influential players in the history of heavy music, as well as a fully-loaded package including liner notes and cutting edge artwork from Tom Denney (Lair of the Minotaur and Away (Voivod), "Like Black Holes in the Sky: The Tribute to Syd Barrett" is a hard-rocking, psychedelic trip through the mind of a musician the likes of which will never be heard again. Track Listing: 01. Kosmos – Vegetable Man 02. Kylesa – Interstellar Overdrive 03. Intronaut – Arnold Layne 04. Stinking Lizaveta – Matilda Mother 05. Jarboe – Late Night 06. Pentagram – Flaming 07. Giant Squid – Octopus 08. Yakuza – Lucifer Sam 09. Jesu – Chapter 24 10. Unearthly Trance – Long Gone 11. Dredg – Astronomy Domine 12. Circle – Rats 13. Zodiak – See Emily Play Check it out here.



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