Beautifully illustrated, compellingly written account of quintessential ’70 LP’s creation.”
—Mojo

“Enthrallingly effective”
—Relix

“Everything that a Floyd fan would want. Talking with all of the band members … Harris weaves a fascinating portrait of a group struggling to save itself with an artistic leap forward. Harris’ book is indispensable, exciting read for anyone who’s ever wanted to fully understand this enduring, mystifying album.”
— American Songwriter

“[Much of the book’s] appeal stems from having so much about the album in one convenient place, glazed with the patina of comprehensiveness conferred by Harris’ new interviews. Hardware details, niceties of song structure, and obscure personal tidbits (Waters: “Syd’s mother blamed me entirely for his illness”) abound. Effective as a band history linked firmly to the times in which Pink Floyd flourished and as an appreciation of a classic record…”
—Booklist

“Brings to life the dilemmas [Pink Floyd] faced while making the 1973 album, including the incapacitating mental illness of original leader Syd Barrett and the arrival of new member David Gilmour. Given Pink Floyd's dramatic, often challenging music and its undeniable air of mystery, the book also excels in humanizing the musicians through candid portrayals of their everyday highs and lows while The Dark Side of the Moon evolved….With the album's poignant exploration of themes like insanity, human divisiveness and greed set to innovative sounds, Dark Side's staggering (and continuing) sales are fascinating.”
—Publishers Weekly

"A well-written and intriguing look at a landmark album and a revolutionary band.”
— Chart Magazine (½ out of 5 s)