Animals (album)

Animals is the tenth studio album by the English rock band Pink Floyd. It was released on 21 January 1977 by Harvest and Columbia Records.

The album was recorded at the band's own Britannia Row Studios, throughout 1976. Aside from its three central pieces, inspired by social-political state of mid-1970s Britain, it is also acclaimed for its cover, created by the band's long-time collaborator Storm Thorgerson and depicting a pig flying over London's Battersea Power Station.

The album was followed by In the Flesh tour, culminating with the band's Montreal concert, where a small riot at the front of the stage caused Roger Waters to evaluate how the stardom had alienated him from the audience. It lead him to writing material for the next Pink Floyd album, more conceptual piece — The Wall.

Track listing
All lead vocals performed by Roger Waters, except "Dogs" with lead vocals by David Gilmour and Roger Waters.

Original LP and CD versions

 * Side one
 * 1) "Pigs on the Wing 1" (Waters) – 1:24
 * 2) "Dogs" (Gilmour, Waters)  – 17:06
 * Side two
 * 1) "Pigs (Three Different Ones)" (Waters)  – 11:28
 * 2) "Sheep" (Waters) – 10:21
 * 3) "Pigs on the Wing 2" (Waters)  – 1:27

Cassette version

 * Side one
 * 1) "Pigs on the Wing 1"
 * 2) "Dogs"
 * 3) "Pigs (Three Different Ones)" (part one)
 * Side two
 * 1) "Pigs (Three Different Ones)" (conclusion)
 * 2) "Sheep"
 * 3) "Pigs on the Wing 2"

8-track cartridge

 * Program one
 * 1) "Pigs on the Wing (with Snowy White guitar solo)" – 3:26
 * 2) "Dogs (Part 1)" – 6:47
 * Program two
 * 1) "Dogs (Conclusion)" – 10:23
 * Program three
 * 1) "Pigs (Three Different Ones)" – 11:20
 * Program four
 * 1) "Sheep" – 10:20