When it comes to music acts from the ‘60s and ‘70s, not all fan-favorite rock stars were able to break out into successful solo careers. Tom Fogerty found success with Creedence Clearwater Revival, but his solo efforts didn't fare as well. ‘70s and ‘80s icon Dee Dee Ramone, born Douglas Colvin, recorded an ill-fated attempt to become a rap star. Likewise, The Monkees’ Peter Tork’s solo effort didn’t even yield a record deal. Thankfully, solo efforts from members of Pink Floyd, including David Gilmour and Roger Waters, were largely well received and helped establish each as a music icon outside of Pink Floyd.
Though not a founding member of Pink Floyd, David Gilmour is often considered the most talented of the group. Roger Waters fans, we see you. We won’t chime in on the most talented debate. Pink Floyd is known for its experimental, genre-defining sound, only achieved by the talents of all its members.
To date, Gilmour has released four solo studio efforts, but his 2006 solo release On an Island has been ranked the best of Gilmour’s solo albums by Ultimate Classic Rock. UCR writes:
“This was just Gilmour's third solo project ever, and first in nearly 20 years. On an Island, as a wee-hours recording, matched that leisurely gait almost song for song. Critics pounced, saying the album sometimes sounded too much like it was: a pet project constructed by a semi-retired 60-something multi-millionaire, hanging out with his wife and buddies (Wright, David Crosby and Graham Nash, Phil Manzanera) aboard a houseboat on the Thames. Thing is, this period of contentment seemed to open him up in new ways.”
Noting Gilmour’s ability to create an entirely different sound from his The Wall/Final Cut era, UCR continues, “On an Island, Gilmour once again inhabited his charmingly pretension-free early musical persona, recapturing the cerulean placidity that could make pre-Dark Side-era Pink Floyd recordings so underrated.”
Musical Style and Collaborations
View this post on InstagramReleased in 2006, Gilmour’s On an Island is rooted in blues and art rock and showcases lush orchestrations and a reflective, atmospheric sound. Featuring collaborations with longtime Pink Floyd keyboardist Richard Wright and guest appearances from heavy hitters like David Crosby and Graham Nash, the album leans into themes of morality, peace, and introspection, with Gilmour’s melodic guitar taking center stage.
On an Island debuted at #1 in the U.K. and reached the Top 10 in the U.S. Fans and critics alike appreciated the album’s mellow, understated tone, and Gilmour’s maturing sound rather than an attempt to recreate Pink Floyd’s grand scale.
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Fan-Favorite Tracks
Though the album’s success wasn’t driven by radio hits, fan-favorites from the album include “On an Island,” “The Blue,” “Smile,” and “Take a Breath.”
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