Pretty disappointing and dull when compared to other prog rock

>pretty disappointing and dull when compared to other prog rock
>pretty sophisticated and non-radio-friendly when compared to other hugely successful pleb albums

I'm not saying it's a particularly bad album, but why is it so fucking popular?

babbies first alternative album

alternative?

because it's accessible. it's popular because it has broad themes and interesting lyrics, while having inoffensive and relatively boring music.
Scaruffi's review is pretty spot on-he says something along the lines of Pink Floyd perfecting muzak with dark side.

They pioneered atmoprog
Least wanky and complax compared to other bands

"Alternative" as in not pop

>relatively boring music

Easily accessible and edgy

compared to their debut or Saucerful of Secrets, yeah. I'm not saying it's a bad album.

Oddity for oddity's sake doesn't equate to interesting, though. AHM, Meddle, Saucerful are very innovative and interesting but I don't think that diminishes the "interesting-ness" of Dark Side. I don't get all the praise for Piper, it's not as lush and fully fleshed as some of their other highly psychedelic suites.