THIS IS ART!! First Time Reaction to Pink Floyd - "Dogs" 

Dogs are businessmen , Pigs are politicians and we the people are the sheep. We are all living in that world.

Every guitar wants a Dave Gilmour for Xmas.

animals is absolutely the 1 album u have to listen to in its entirety its about society

It's amazing that this was released 47 years ago and it's STILL cutting edge.

As a lifetime guitarist I can sell you a HUGE musical clue... there will always be " Shred " guitarists... very technical and fast ie. Malmsteen, Rhoades, Van Halen, etc, etc but very few guitarists can play so FEW notes and get the same amount of emotion out if it as David Gilmour. I love the others but Gilmour has a one of a kind ability in " economy " playing.

Nick Mason’s drumming is so fabulous,he’s such an unsung hero so thank you for noticing the great man

Pink Floyd is not music, is an experience of life...

‘They take their time with their music and force you to be patient’. What a great way to describe them! Yeah, they don’t hurry. And every time a song takes a turn it always feels like the perfect right time.

" and it's too late to lose the weight you used to need to throw around" What a lyric!

I'm a 63 yr old man Floyd fan all of my life .Thank you for coming into our world.They stike into your soul .

Current music is so formulaic. Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin among other bands during that time produced art.

She is a certified Floyd Head... she has fallen in the rabbit hole. Love watching her reactions as you can see she genuinely loves all the right parts and cries at the perfect times.She understands the Floyd effect and I love it.

Animals is one of Pink Floyds quintessential albums. Best listened to from beginning to end. Rock On Stacey!! ❤

I remember being 15 getting stoned with my friends then laying on the bed with the black light on and my headphones on listening to pink floyd. The 70s and 80s were the best

I was lucky enough to hear Pink Floyd perform this entire album in concert at Cleveland stadium, with 80,000 friends. It was so much more than a concert…it was a major cultural event. That show will live in my memory forever.

My favorite Pink Floyd Album !

Pigs - Elite politicians and oligarchs. Dogs - Ruthless businessmen. Sheep - Us.

who was given a pat on the back who was breaking away from the pack lyrics are amazing

To be true to the album, "Pigs(Three different Ones)" should be your next Animals reaction. I would love to hear it.

David Gilmour has a new single. Piper's Call. Still recording new album at the age of 78 years old.

Stacey, this album is based on George Orwell's novella, " Animal Farm "

What’s lovely for me and every other PF fan with watching these reaction vids is watching the emotion roll over their face to a solo or a Gilmour vocal and them for the very first time falling in love with the band we’ve all been in love with for years. It’s clear to us all Stacey is a new Floyd fan and that gives me and others so much happiness because you’re now “one of us”. x

Pink Floyd is therapy for mature adults. No other band remotely like them and thank F for that. Yet ANOTHER iconic British mega band.

commentary on society class , David sang the first part, Roger sang the2nd half

These sounds were made by the wonderful Richard Wright, the keyboardist/pianist

I love playing this song when my dogs are in the room, they always react to the barking/howling sounds while the acoustic is playing.....

When you're old like me, this song has different meaning. Life is so short. Then you have to join the rest

"the song is a journey" That is a GREAT way to put it

My heart rate genuinely increased when I realized that you finally reacted to Dogs! Definitely my favorite Pink Floyd song!

As you said, this is music that makes you listen. All music should be made for listening. This is a lesson lost on the vast majority of modern 'music'. Patience is a virtue in more ways than one.

When this album first came out, my gf and I were at a friend's place listening to music. He didn't have this but asked if we had heard the Pink Floyd Animals album and highly recommended it. Next morning before I woke up, my gf had gone out and bought the record. She came home and started playing it. I woke up like I was still in some kind of dream, the sound was so amazing and hypnotic. Eventually, realizing I was not dreaming, I came out to find out what it was and she showed me the Pink Floyd Animals album cover. It was an amazing experience

Welcome to The Machine - Pink Floyd is a Dark Band, there music reflects hard times and the difficulties of life.

the lead vocal up to the long instrumental with the dog sounds (done by richard wright's synths) was David Gilmour & after the long break was Roger Waters. This is David Gilmour's best guitar work of any album in my opinion. My 2nd favorite PF album after dark side of the moon, 3rd is Wish You Were Here.

Beautiful the barking and the cry of young dogs created by Wright with synth from 13:50. Great.

some of the best guitar work period

The album is bookended with pigs on the wing, but the three primary pieces are each epic in scale and grandeur, each completely different than the other yet flow together seamlessly. Absolutely brilliant

I'm 68 and grew up with pink Floyd . I'm so glad you experienced dogs. The barking was done on Richard wrights key board. As usual Stacey you did a stellar reaction. Keep them coming pretty lady.

Go Stacey...astute reaction. . I Love this album...it's Nick Mason's best work and Rick Wright is in top form.

David is truly a wonderful man. Spends alot of his time helping the needy and used to teach disabled kids guitar

That middle atmospheric part always brings a vivid visual feeling. The self absorbed ruthless guy, with a stone attached, slowing sinking, underwater, I almost hear like a “sonar” sound. For me it represents him sinking, getting lower and lower and more hopeless.

When PF were shooting the album cover, the pig took flight, flew out of London, and eventually landed in a field in Kent.

This is my favorite Pink Floyd album, I saw Les Claypool and his band perform it in its entirety last year and it was brilliant.

There are many amazing guitarist's in this world but none can get too you like Dave Gilmour does!!! Sometimes it reaches to your core so much it almost seems he is playing only too you and only for you!!! The man is a genius!!!

When the song switches up and that guitar solo drops.....my god

YES! ART!

Pink Floyd is a one of a kind band. This kind of music will never be made again by mainstream musicians.

*Mr. Carlson (Station Manager):* "Do I hear dogs barking on that thing?" *Dr. Johnny Fever (DJ):* "I do...." _-WKRP In Cincinnati_

And "Mother" also from The Wall, made me cry so much... how much I cried with that song...

My favorite Pink Floyd song. David's guitar playing in this is amazing.

Lyrics are amazing! "If I don't stand my own ground..how can I find my way out of this maze?!"

Q: Tracy : What makes that sound? A : Gilmour attempted to mimic the growling and barking of a dog, and it is evident in the song. The actual dog noises were created by a tape of dog barks put through a Vocoder, which creates the sound into synthesizer chords, and then ran through a Leslie (rotating) speaker.

"And it's too late to lose the weight you used to need to throw around" - 🥰

Watching the *Manner* in which you enjoyed this song tells me you're ready for the group YES. I believe they would become an instant favorite for you if you haven't already turned on to them

This bands music is solid like a tree trunk, producing new branches with uniquely beautiful blossoms. I really appreciate how you take your time to give respectful comments and you'd make a great ambassador of their music. Props to another outstanding review by Stacey! You are by far the best reactor of Pink Floyd.

I never get tired of seeing a younger generation appreciate the art of PF.

Us and Them through Eclipse Live at Pulse was brilliant.

The album is PF’s take on Orwell’s “Animal Farm”. Great job, Stacey!

Some context of the album Animals and the songs meanings: Loosely based on George Orwell's political fable Animal Farm, the album's lyrics describe various classes in society as different kinds of animals: the predatory dogs, the despotic ruthless pigs, and the "mindless and unquestioning” herd of sheep. Whereas the novella focuses on Stalinism, the album is a critique of capitalism and differs again in that the sheep eventually rise up to overpower the dogs. The album was developed from a collection of unrelated songs into a concept which, in the words of author Glenn Povey, "described the apparent social and moral decay of society, likening the human condition to that of mere animals" These dogs are the cutthroat businessmen who feel they “have to be trusted by the people that [they] lie to / So that when they turn their backs on [the dogs] / [they]'ll get the chance to put the knife in”.

I saw them in Madison Square Garden during the Animals tour. Just an outstanding concert!

Love your Floyd reactions. You have the best way of explaining & expressing what their songs mean to the majority of fans including yourself. The only reaction I’m waiting for from you is “coming back to life” another guitar solo for the soul. Keep up the great reactions Stacey ❤

Dog - Opportunistic and ruthless businessmen, screwing everybody over and living the high life, but ultimately dying alone with no friends or family.

Ohohoh Stacey! I really start loving you more with each day and reaction (you are exactly as emotional as me when it comes to music - and I am a hobby musician of many genres), you do a phantastic job!!!! I was just watching something else on RU-vid and what do I see?! You did Dogs! Oh myyyyy Animals has been my all time fav album since I first heard it in school in 1985. Now I have to tell you a little story: One year later I was in London for a school exchange from our Swiss high school and found out, that this "factory" on the cover was there, but had no idea where exactly. And don't forget, that was before the internet! On my last day in the city I spotted the smokestacks in the background, took a look at the map and saw it: Battersea Power Station. I grabbed my friend who wanted to become a photographer and forced him to come with me to the trip south of the Thames. After a one hour walk through the seediest neighbourhood I ever saw til then (I was a 17 year old Swiss schoolboy :D) we arrived there. It was abandoned, so we climed the fence and took some pics. Since then I regularly came back to London and no trip, if shopping, theater, business related or visting friends is complete for me without visiting "the factory". Nowadays it's not recognizable anymore as it is one of the most posh and modern neighbourhoods of the city. As Dogs is most of Side 1 of the album, you could have done the whole concept with Pigs and Sheep on Side 2 :D

This I like to call a rock opera album. Love your comments.

Hey Stacey !!! Yes Yes Yes Dogs So cool !!! Pink Floyd the masters !!!! Spiritual experience !!! Kiss kiss kiss 🥰🥰🥰🥰 Hello Cat 😻😻😻Hello You You 😊😊😁!!!!!

I like the albumcover. It's Battersea Power Station in London. You can see a pig floating between the chimneys. They had a giant inflatable pig on a rope for a photo, but the rope snapped and the pig went up in the sky, later reported by a pilot...

15/7/89 I was in venice for the best concert fovever, but listen dark side and echoes, legendary music

This Album is really one track , it segues all the way through , I love this particular Album it is my favourite Floyd Album , by Day Light , , just another sad old man , all alone and dying of Cancer , Dogs in the back ground , the human condition, DRAGGED DOWN BY THE STONE , , What an Album it's trick . RARARA

Animals came out when I was in high school and is still one of my favorite albums of all time

I think you would really be interested in a group called Porcupine Tree or the solo work of their lead singer Steven Wilson . As a Floyd fan for over 50 years you are right there will never be the like again but the nearest in the last 20 years or so I have found is Porcupine Tree and Steven Wilson .

The greatest perfect request, thanks folks. And thanks a bunch Stacey for your reaction to this timeless masterpiece.

“And you believe everyone at heart is a killer” what a line

I saw Pink Floyd Animals Tour live in Tampa Stadium, Tampa Fla. back in the day! They had speakers on all four sides and a big pig floating over the stage, the ticket said "An Even of Sight and Sound with Pink Floyd" 😎

Floyd is emotional. Not sure how you’ve been able to not just go thru every album by now, and just skip the reviews. You are a full fledged Floydian now. Dogs is top 5 Floyd song.

I absolutely love Pink Floyd. I listen to Animals weekly. A similar band that is more modern would be Porcupine Tree. Check out "Arriving Somewhere But Not Here", the live version.

Atom Heart Mother was my introduction to Pink Floyd. I'm 63 now, and still many times musically, only Pink Floyd will suffice. The fact that PF can deep dive into subjects like death, human struggle, insanity and addiction, war and corruption yet wrap it in such beautiful music is magnificent and unique. They soothe my soul and I hope yours also.

The moment you listen to this, and realize that there were no dogs barking, only David rubbing strings on his guitar while playing with the wha wha peddle, is the moment minds are blown. This song was supposed to be on the Wish You Were Here album. Its original name was 'You Got to be Crazy' and was removed from the list of songs for Wish You Were Here after Syd's visit. This composition was meant to be one of the 3 compositions to follow up Darkside of the Moon, as the band wasn't happy with Darkside and felt they left a lot to be improved on. At the end of the Darkside tour, they played some gigs in Europe for nearly 2 years, working on these 3 compositions which they had planned on making an album with them. The Animals album is their epic form IMHO. Love the reactions, remember to keep a watch for pigs on the wings.

SHEEP Another marathon journey which needs to be riddin 😁

Yes, they take their time but they also deliver the goods

The folks below are all giving you good clues to the music. Once Dark Side came out they were thrown into the musical world of the music business touring worldwide and being taken advantage of. The album "Wish You Were Here" started the bands "hatred" of the music business. This album takes that idea feeling hate for the music business to a peak. Dogs represents the people who are pushing the band in order to fill their greedy bags with money from PF. You are right on about the song "record business individuals and their greed" plus your thoughts about who they were talking about. Cheers, K

I saw an interview with David Gilmour where he said that Animals album is his favourite guitar tone out of all the Pink Floyd albums. I enjoyed your reaction and hope you do more Floyd soon.

Had a buddy’s older brother introduce this album to me and my other friends. Smoke some reefer(yes I’m old) turn off the lights and listen to this entire album. Good times 😁

In 1977 my brother brought Animals home. As a 9 year old I became a Pink Floyd fan.

Where do I start with this masterpiece. It has been deeply ingrained life for 20 years. When I was in high school I would go to sleep to this song playing on my surround sound I built in my bedroom every night for years. It was part of my nighttime ritual. It is up there as one of my favorite Pink Floyd songs ever. More recently however I played this song while I was putting to sleep my beloved 16yo pit Bull Bean Sprout. I haven’t been able to listen to the song since that day 6 months ago. Thank you Stacey for helping reintroduce it back into my life with such appreciation and joy. This song NEVER gets old and is the definition of infectious. I can’t wait to see your reaction to the rest of this incredible album. BTW please research Roger Waters, he is the brain child of nearly all Pink Floyd and half the vocal genius on this song. He also wrote the whole album.

Dogs represents law enforcement Pigs represents our political leaders Sheep represents everyday civilians. Pink floyd is one of a kind. My personal favorite of there catalog

Every single time I listen to Pink Floyd you are going on an emotional journey just timeless a brilliant masterpiece

Another clue: It is modeled after the Book by George Orwell, Animal Farm.

BEST SONG ON THIS ICONIC ALBUM. So proud of you analyzing lyrics now. Your growing.

I had a dog who would bark and howl when I played this track. I first got into PF 35 years go and have worn out many of my original vinyl albums, I have decided to complete getting the remastered versions. I chose to keep the 1977 mix rather than the 2018 one as that is the version I love.

Several species of small furry animals gathered together in a cave and grooving with a pict, check it out. They play with gutteral gaelic sounds.

What a Fantastic song and band. Pink Floyd is the best ever, no music makes me feel like this. Incredible

The first album I ever owned. Careful...it is addicting!

GEN X!!!!,the luckiest generation ever and will never be equaled!!!.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I thought you had finally found a song that didn't get you so emotionally heartfelt. Watching you all the way through as you moved to the music 🎶 and you felt it take you somewhere you have never been. I love watching you bob your head around to the beat and the music sounds. Then finally at the end David Gilmore's guitar 🎸 solos finally got to you and how his guitar 🎸 talks to you deeply inside and you can't help but feel his feelings in the music. Again I love the way you move your head and neck like an Egyptian

Once a Floyd fan always a fan. Their music never gets old, matter of fact, each time you listen to their songs, you get more out of them… it’s always an experience

Every sunday is saved when Stacey uploads a PF reaction 😁

Your comments on the vocals are spot on, they're excellent. Actually, the lead vocals were split between David Gilmour and Roger Waters on this song. Roger sings lead on the middle section of the song, while David sings lead on the rest of it.

Animals. Absolutly sublime. My favourite Album of Pink Floyd

I saw this show in Cleveland 77. Animals will take you on a musical journey that will be memorable.

David Gilmour sang most of it except the last part which was Roger Waters.

DOGS - PIGS - SHEEP are conceptually connected. They are a sort of trilogy, brilliantly executed. Which one is better? Difficult to say. It probably depends on each person's musical taste. In my view, Sheep is the best.