Recorded following the fractious and unhappy sessions for Pink Floyd's
''The Final Cut'', ''About Face'' represented a new start for David Gilmour.

Freed from his tempestuous collaboration with Roger Waters, Gilmour was able
to fall in love with the recording process all over again.

The remarkably relaxed and confident ''About Face'' stands head and shoulders
above anything Gilmour has done with the latter-day incarnation of the Floyd.

With its dramatic crescendos and lyrics about "voices in your head", "Murder" is the
most Floyd-like track on the album.

Other highlights include the propulsive opener "Until We Sleep", the Dylanesque piano
ballad "Out Of The Blue", and the funky, horn-driven "Blue Light".

The energy level flags a bit, but Gilmour's playing is dazzling throughout.

It's an excellent effort, overall, and one which should appeal to more than just Floyd fans.