Pink Floyd
Everything published on Viyolens under Pink Floyd — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
A Beginner's Guide to Prog Rock
Prog rock can look intimidating from the outside, but it doesn't have to be. Here's the friendly way in: what it is, where it came from, and how to start hearing it.
The Complete Guide to 1979 Christmas Number 1
Pink Floyd's 'Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)' became the 1979 Christmas chart-topper—a remarkable achievement for a serious rock song with political content. This wasn't a novelty record but a gen...
The Complete Guide to Pink Floyd Christmas Number 1
Pink Floyd's approach to commercial success prioritised album-driven artistry over seasonal chart chasing—a philosophy that shaped their enduring cultural influence.
A Beginner's Guide to Classic Rock
What the term classic rock really covers, where the sound came from, and the names, strands and records worth knowing before you dig deeper.
Essential Prog Rock Albums Explained
No filler, no hype — just the prog rock albums that genuinely changed what a rock record could be, explained one by one.
A Beginner's Guide to Classic
Classic rock is a broad, guitar-driven genre that dominated the late 1960s and 1970s — and never really went away. Here's everything you need to know to get started.
The Best Progressive Rock Artists to Know
The famous five earned their reputation, but the underdogs deserve just as much love. Here's the full cast, giants and outsiders alike.
The Best Classic Songs Right Now
The greatest classic rock songs aren't just hits — they're fully formed artistic statements. Here are the essential tracks you need to know.
A Beginner's Guide to Psychedelic Rock
Forget the lava-lamp reputation — here's what psychedelic rock actually sounds like, and why, once you know what to listen for.
A Beginner's Guide to Progressive Rock
Long songs and odd time signatures don't have to be intimidating. Here's the honest, no-nonsense way in.
Essential Classic Rock Albums Explained
The albums, not just the singles: six essentials, one pick from every subgenre, and honest advice on how to actually listen to them.
The Best Prog Rock Songs Right Now
Timeless, not just of-the-moment: the prog rock songs that still show new listeners exactly why this genre has such staying power.
Essential Psychedelic Rock Albums Explained
Records are where this genre actually lives. Here are the essential albums, and a straight explanation of what makes each one matter.
The Best Classic Rock Artists to Know
No fifty-deep countdown — just the classic rock artists worth your time, grouped by strand, with one record apiece to start with.
The Best Progressive Rock Songs Right Now
A lot of what still matters was recorded fifty years ago, and it's still what a new listener hears first. Here's why that's not a bad thing.
Essential Progressive Rock Albums Explained
These are the records worth sitting with, start to finish, the way they were actually written to be heard.
The History of Classic
Classic rock's history is the story of how blues-driven guitar music became the dominant art form of the late 20th century. Here's how it happened.
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1979 Christmas Number 1
A nostalgic look at the 1979 festive chart winner, its chart race and its place in UK pop history.
Classic
Classic is a broad discovery label for enduring recordings, standards and widely admired music.
Classic Rock
Classic rock covers enduring guitar-led songs, albums and artists that shaped modern rock culture.
Pink Floyd Christmas Number 1
A niche Pink Floyd fan category focused on festive chart history and collector interest.
Prog Rock
Complex, ambitious rock with extended structures, intricate musicianship and layered arrangements.
Progressive Rock
Progressive rock uses complex structures, technical playing and layered arrangements for ambitious compositions.
Psychedelic Rock
Psychedelic rock focuses on colour, atmosphere and experimentation. Find gear for immersive tones, effects and expansive...
