On February 12th, 1977 Pink Floyd released their tenth studio album 'Animals' in the US. It had been released on January 21st in the UK. Just five tracks on the record, none released as singles which partly explains why it’s an often overlooked album by the mainstream rock audience.

While it may have been overlooked at the time it was released, the appreciation for 'Animals' slowly built in the years following its release and it’s now placed rightfully where it belongs, among the band’s most brilliant works.

Only five tracks yet so much to talk about with this album and we’re going to do all of it in this episode. The album concept, the recording process, the album cover artwork, which includes a floating pig that actually broke free causing panic among the local citizens of London. And finally, we’ll get to the album’s ensuing tour and how it would the groundwork for the band’s groundbreaking double album to follow 'The Wall'.

TRACKLISTING:

SIDE ONE
1. "Pigs on the Wing (Part 1)"
2. "Dogs"

SIDE TWO
1. "Pigs (Three Different Ones)"
2. "Sheep"
3. "Pigs on the Wing (Part 2)"

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