

Ron Geesin, who'd already influenced (and collaborated with) Roger Waters, contributed to the title track and received a then-rare outside songwriting credit. It was the band's first album to reach No. "The album was released by Harvest on 2nd October 1970, having been recorded at Abbey Road Studios. Jim Irvin writing for The Word, August 2008 (Courtesy of Rock's Backpages) To many it marks the point at which Pink Floyd emerged from their post-Syd malaise and found their way forward, towards everything we remember them best for. We've collectively delved back through our archives to share a selection of historic images and features that tell the story of this remarkable record.Īlternative cover art for Pink Floyd's Atom Heart Mother created by Storm ThorgersonĪtom Heart Mother was the fifth studio album by Pink Floyd. To celebrate, we've put together another special collaboration with Rock's Backpages, the definitive online archive of music journalism.

This week marks the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's Atom Heart Mother.
