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1975 · 7:26
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Welcome to the Machine

Pink Floyd
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  • MoonRisingFan52★ 85/4/2026

    I always forget this is on Side 2. The album sequencing is perfect.

  • GilmourDream34★ 85/4/2026

    On a lifetime ranking this is top three for me. Not even close.

  • FloydHead★ 105/4/2026

    Someone explain to me how the back-half drum fills aren't worshipped more.

  • pulse_listener_565/4/2026

    Yes! And that's why I keep coming back to this album.

About this song

Welcome to the Machine is about the money-grubbing record producers and managers controlling the band, which contributed to Pink Floyd founder Syd Barrett's mental collapse.

Source: www.songfacts.com ·

Songwriters

Roger Waters

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