Household Objects (And Sundry Massed Gadgets) – A 50th Anniversary Tribute to Pink Floyd’s Most Mysterious Abandoned Work
In a bold and imaginative homage to one of Pink Floyd’s most elusive projects, a new album titled Household Objects (And Sundry Massed Gadgets) is out now—marking 50 years since the band’s mythical experiment of the same name was first conceived and then quietly shelved.
Featuring contributions from an extraordinary lineup of musical cult figures and underground legends, this project revives and reinterprets the spirit of the original Pink Floyd concept—creating music entirely without conventional instruments. The sonic world of Household Objects is a surreal, immersive, and strangely emotive journey through sonic architecture crafted from the mundane.
Nick Mason has endorsed the release with the following words, featured in the foreword of the CD booklet: “I have to say that 50 years later the resurrection of this idea seems much more manageable, and the work produced on this album is in my opinion, far more interesting than anything we created. I salute all the contributors to this work and if we have encouraged, or in some ways inspired, these recordings then maybe it wasn’t such a wasted effort!”
Household Objects is a cohesive and compelling piece of sonic art that celebrates the radical possibilities of sound, the value of risk in creativity, and the enduring influence of Pink Floyd’s experimental spirit. Listeners who enjoy Pink Floyd’s earlier experimental works, such as Alan’s Psychedelic Breakfast, may find this an intriguing listen.
Compiled, curated and produced by William Hayter and Barry Lamb, Household Objects is beautifully packaged, graced with Michael Leigh’s excellent artwork and Sean Kelly’s equally excellent photography.
The album is available to purchase via a limited CD release through ReR Megacorp, and the usual digital platforms.