Though a David Gilmour solo album is a rare event, Pink Floyd's gentle giant always emerges with something intriguing. Atmospheric, majestic and fathomlessly heavy, his early solo work inspired new subgenres within metal, while his more recent albums showcase his purest and most personal songwriting. For all the weightiness of his playing, and the magnificence of his solos, Gilmour is never rushed or convoluted. His music exudes solemnness and simplicity, and the spirit of these songs remains gentle even when they reach ferocious climaxes.