Martin Popoff leaves no stone unturned in examining Pink Floyd’s generation-spanning masterpiece, The Dark Side of the Moon, on the 50th anniversary of its release. While exploring all 10 songs and their themes of madness, anxiety, and alienation, chapters also cover Pink Floyd pre-Dark Side, including deposed founder Syd Barrett, and the recording sessions at famed Abbey Road . Song-by-song studies of each album side analyze lyrics, song structures, and instruments used by David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Nick Mason, and Richard Wright. Popoff even looks at the album’s art and packaging, supporting tours, and the rock group’s trajectory post-Dark Side. Also included are a brief discography, complete LP tour dates, and sidebars looking at each band member, session players, collectibles, and more. Presented in a 10" × 10" slipcased book, Pink Floyd and The Dark Side of the Moon is illustrated with stunning performance and candid off-stage photography as well as rare memorabilia.