Studio Album · No. 12
The Division Bell Songwriting Credits by Pink Floyd
Produced by David Gilmour, Bob Ezrin · Engineered by Andrew Jackson, Chris Thomas, Bob Ezrin
Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Pink Floyd carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Awards & Recognition 1
The Division Bell brought Richard Wright back as a full credited band member for the first time since the Waters era, and the writing reflects a more collaborative Pink Floyd than its predecessor. David Gilmour again led the project and co-produced with Bob Ezrin, but Wright co-wrote 'Cluster One,' 'What Do You Want from Me,' and 'Keep Talking,' while Gilmour's wife Polly Samson co-wrote lyrics across much of the album, including the closing 'High Hopes.' Nick Laird-Clowes and Anthony Moore also contributed to individual tracks. The record's thematic focus on communication and connection grew directly out of this renewed three-way working relationship between Gilmour, Wright, and Mason.
"The Division Bell" is the 1994 album by Pink Floyd, a progressive rock and new age record that centers on communication and the idea that talking can solve many problems. David Gilmour sang and played guitars, bass, and keyboards, Nick Mason played drums, and Richard Wright handled keyboards and sang lead on "Wearing the Inside Out," with Bob Ezrin producing and Guy Pratt and Dick Parry among the collaborators. The album produced the singles "Take It Back" and "High Hopes," the latter paired with "Keep Talking." It reached number 1 on both the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200, where it sold more than 460,000 copies in its first week. Certified triple platinum in both the US and UK, it was the last Pink Floyd studio album of entirely new material and the final recording featuring Richard Wright before his death in 2008.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cluster One
|
Not documented | David GilmourRichard Wright | David GilmourBob Ezrin | - |
| 2 |
What Do You Want from Me
|
David GilmourPolly Samson | David GilmourRichard Wright | David GilmourBob Ezrin | David Gilmour (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Poles Apart
|
David GilmourPolly SamsonNick Laird-Clowes | David Gilmour | David GilmourBob Ezrin | David Gilmour (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Marooned
|
Not documented | Richard WrightDavid Gilmour | David GilmourBob Ezrin | - |
| 5 |
A Great Day for Freedom
|
David GilmourPolly Samson | David Gilmour | David GilmourBob Ezrin | David Gilmour (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Wearing the Inside Out
|
Anthony Moore | Richard Wright | David GilmourBob Ezrin | David Gilmour (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Take It Back
#73
|
David GilmourPolly SamsonNick Laird-Clowes | David GilmourBob Ezrin | David GilmourBob Ezrin | David Gilmour (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Coming Back to Life
|
David Gilmour | David Gilmour | David GilmourBob Ezrin | David Gilmour (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Keep Talking
#1
|
David GilmourPolly Samson | David GilmourRichard Wright | David GilmourBob Ezrin | David Gilmour (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Lost for Words
|
David GilmourPolly Samson | David Gilmour | David GilmourBob Ezrin | David Gilmour (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
High Hopes
#26
|
David GilmourPolly Samson | David Gilmour | David GilmourBob Ezrin | David Gilmour (Lead Vocals) |