Pink Floyd

Animals

First released1977

Animals was recorded at Pink Floyd's own Britannia Row Studios in London between November 1976 and January 1977, with the band serving as their own producers. The album was engineered by Phil McDonald and Nick Davis, who worked with the band to capture the raw, guitar-driven sound that marked a departure from their previous work. The recording sessions took place during a period of significant tension within the band, particularly between David Gilmour and Roger Waters, which influenced the album's aggressive and cynical lyrical themes. The band utilized innovative recording techniques including close-miked amplifiers and experimental guitar processing to achieve the distinctive sonic character of the album. Animals was Pink Floyd's response to the political and social upheaval of mid-1970s Britain, serving as a precursor to the band's later stadium rock success.