![]() ![]() In the two pieces the band completed in early '74, "Wine Glasses" and "The Hard Way", they achieved keyboard-like sustain by sliding their wet fingers over wine glasses, played basslines on rubber bands, created percussion by stamping their feet, and so forth. Harkening back to their more experimental roots, the main concept behind Household Objects was to make music without using any actual instruments. And their first idea, Household Objects, was as idiosyncratic a followup could be. After the tour in support of the album ended, in October 1973, the band initially took an extended break to rest from their incessant touring, but after a while, decided to tackle the daunting task of following up DSOTM. A concept album, it had been part of the band's setlists for more than a full year before its release date, and its massive commercial success and critical acclaim made Pink Floyd unexpected superstars. Pink Floyd released their eighth studio album, The Dark Side of the Moon, in March 1973. ![]()
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