Delicate Sound Of Thunder No2 by Pink Floyd: A Timeless Echo from Russia’s Vaults
Let’s get real for a second—Pink Floyd doesn’t need an introduction. Their music has this way of sneaking into your soul and staying there, like an old friend who always knows what to say. Delicate Sound Of Thunder No2 (released in 1990 via Мелодия in Russia) is no exception. This live album leans heavily into their iconic progressive rock and psychedelic roots, offering fans a raw, unfiltered taste of the band at their peak. And yeah, it’s not perfect—but that’s kind of the charm.
Now, let’s break it down. The tracklist reads like a "Greatest Hits" playlist: “Another Brick in the Wall, Part II,” “Wish You Were Here,” “Comfortably Numb,” and more classics. But two songs really stuck with me after spinning this record—a couple of moments that felt like they were speaking directly to my overthinking brain.
First up, “Comfortably Numb.” If you’ve ever heard this one live, you know how spine-tingling it can be. On Delicate Sound Of Thunder No2, David Gilmour’s guitar solo hits differently—it’s less polished than studio versions but packs so much emotion it almost hurts. Like, you don’t just hear it; you feel it. It’s messy in all the right ways, as if the imperfections are reminding us we’re human too. That slow build-up? Chills every time.
Then there’s “Run Like Hell.” Honestly, I wasn’t expecting to love this one as much as I did. Something about the energy on this recording feels electric, like the crowd’s excitement seeped into the mix. The driving rhythm and those haunting vocal effects make it impossible not to move. It’s dark, edgy, and kinda chaotic—but isn’t that what makes it so damn good?
The rest of the album holds its own, though some tracks lack the punch you’d hope for. Maybe it’s because this release came out in Russia under Мелодия, which might’ve had different production standards back then. Or maybe it’s just the nature of live recordings—they’re unpredictable, kinda rough around the edges, but full of life.
Here’s the thing about Delicate Sound Of Thunder No2: it’s not gonna replace your favorite Pink Floyd studio albums. But it doesn’t have to. What it does do is give listeners a snapshot of a legendary band doing what they do best—connecting through sound. Listening to this feels like stepping into a time machine, except instead of seeing the past, you’re feeling it.
Oh, and here’s something funny—I kept wondering why this album was called “No2” when it didn’t seem related to the original Delicate Sound of Thunder. Turns out, it’s basically a bootlegged version tailored for Russian audiences. Wild, right? Just goes to show even giants like Pink Floyd couldn’t escape the quirks of international distribution.
So yeah, check this out if you’re craving some gritty, heartfelt Floyd magic. Not their finest work, sure, but still worth your time. Because sometimes, it’s the little cracks and flaws that make the masterpiece shine brighter.
