Pink Floyd Became Edgy and Passionate on 'Animals' - Which Song Ranks No. 1?

Pink Floyd’s 1977 album Animals is described as a turning point driven by Roger Waters’ sharpened vision. Released Jan. 23, 1977, it reframed the band with darker, Orwellian themes influenced by Animal Farm, while Richard Wright took a reduced role and David Gilmour’s writing presence was limited, aside from contributions like the near-side-long “Dogs.” The piece says Animals helped Pink Floyd return to U.S. and U.K. Top 5 and go multi-platinum, but later turbulence reshaped its legacy, including a drawn-out remix process that resulted in Animals 2018 Remix arriving in 2022. It also notes plans announced in late 2026 to convert part of London’s Battersea Power Station into a 600-seat concert venue.