Jake Johnson: Someone in my Head
2nd—1st May 2025
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Someone in My Head is a publication created in responce to the milestone brief, examining the influence of Pink Floyd’s the Dark Side of the Moon on British society. The album broke societal and musical taboos through it’s open discussion of themes such as madness, mental health and existentialism subjects that weren’t addressed, especially within popular culture. The publication aims to translate those struggles into rhythmic storytelling, focusing on the albums themes that resonate with the everyday citizen, how these struggles can turn one mad, and aims to assist and support those who feel the same.
The publication begins contextualising the societal struggles and anxieties leading up to 1973, and how this album felt necessary to Pink Floyd. The band witnessed the eventual mental decline of their dear friend and ex-band member Syd Barrett, reforming their perspective of mental health, isolation and the psychedelic drugs that likely caused it. Someone in My Head is by no means a celebration of madness, but a introspective analysis of the album’s ability to resonate with a society grappling with its own struggles. The publication continues with chaotic imagery and further information, articles and perspectives on the impact of the Dark Side of the Moon.
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