Best albums

1. Dark Side of the Moon - Masterpiece where everyone contributed
2. The Wall - Probably the most mainstream album put together of all of them
3. Wish You Were Here - Ode to Syd and awesome songs from Machine and Cigar
4. Animals - Entertaining songs probably more enjoyable at the concerts
5. Meddle - Initial signs of brilliance here, pre DSOTM
6. Piper at the Gates of Dawn - The 1st album that started it all
7. Division Bell - Gilmour's guitar skills continue to shine
8. Momentary Lapse of Reason - 1st Post Waters album
9. Saucerful of Secrets - Experimental album, no direction, a few good songs
10. Animal Heart Mother - Experimental album also
11. Final Cut - Seems more like B sides from The Wall
12. More - probably good to listen to at 5 am after a rough night of partying
13. Obscured by Clouds - I rarely listen to this, hence last
    Not included: Relics, Umma Gumma, and other compilation albums that included songs from previous albums

I'd have to say "Wish You Were Here." I've always felt the "Shine On" suites took up too much time on the album and have too much synthesizer and saxophone. "Welcome to the Machine" has always annoyed me for some reason. The songs are good in general, but there's only 4 songs on the whole album. Yet it's one of their more popular.
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yeh, i'd say Dark Side of the Moon is overrated
it's a very good album, but WYWH and the Wall are much better
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Dark side of the Moon. Wish you were here blows it away.

Pink Floyd's most overrated albums are: Dark Side of The Moon and The Wall.

There is no such thing as "overuse of symbolism." And how can it throw off your perspective? There's a concept and they stick to it, no contradictions. I think it just makes it very clear and buried really good into your minds.

Dark Side of the Moon? You're crazy. Take a moment to listen to the entire album nonstop. It IS as good a sthe people say.
As far as most overrated album goes, it's probably The Wall. Unnecessary tracks and overuse of symbolism really throws off your perspective of the story it tells.
(The film is really cool, though)
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The most overrated album is "Dark Side of the Moon"
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In respect of the "big four" between 1973 and 1979, none is overrated; they are some of the best albums ever made, period! Of the others it all just comes down to personal taste, and I would say they have each received their just desserts of both praise and criticism
Rather than answer the op's question directly, I will just say that I regard The Division Bell as the most disappointing Floyd album. I still enjoy it, but it's not in the calibre of most of those preceeding it.

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Dark Side Of The Moonalways liked the Wall more, only like Dark Side when I haven't listened to it in months, though Time is probably my favourite Pink Floyd track.

BOLD call.

I don't think I'd call Division Bell,Momentary Laspe of Reason,or Piper at the Gates of Dawn overrated as I've yet to actually hear anyone say they like those.
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A Momentary Lapse of Reason. That album was crap.

The reason the Wall is so loved is that, aside from a number of great songs, it tends to strikes an emotional cord with most people. Musically the Wall is not the best at times, but I cannot call it over-rated as when the Wall does have it's highes, it is magnificant (Hey You, Run Like Hell).
The most over-rated Floyd album for me would be Division Bell or Piper at the Gates of Dawn.

People seem to think "overrated" means it's bad or of lesser quality. That's not the case. I still like the Wall very much but I don't think it's thier best work and certainly not as good as people tend to think. And judging that the majority of the responses here are similar to mine I think it's a pretty accurate assesment.

None of their albums are overrated.
Roger "Syd" Barrett
1946 - 2006
Shine on

The Wall is not overrated, just the rest of their albums are underrated.

I agree, both the concept and the sound of The Wall have not aged so well. Especially side 4 of the LP sounds quite unnecessary.

Pink Floyd does not have an overrated album. All their music and albums are amazing, and for those who say that The Wall is Overrated is should be ashamed, and I hope you don't consider yourselves fans.

I am also an exception. I started listening to Pink Floyd when I was 16, and when I was 17, I got every album they did. This includes the Syd Barrett, Waters, and Gilmour stuff. I'm 21 now, and I still love the Floyd.

"Wish You Were Here" becomes a way better song when you re1c84alize it was written about Syd Barret.

WISH YOU WERE HERE by far! Please dont kill me I like the album but I think it's the most overhyped album (and song). I just don't understand what the deal is. Personally The Wall is my favourite album but I think Dark Side of the Moon is their best.

They definitely jumped the shark when Yoko arrived. [cough!] Damn. Swallowed my bong water. Later.