I have always ignored this album and its earlier brother, MLOR. To me Pink Floyd WAS Roger Waters, I loved Rogers solo albums; Radio Kaos, Pros & Cons.. & the amazing Amused To Death. I could not imagine Pink Floyd having much to say without Rogers awesome lyric writing & vocal style. Its now 2002, and after reading a few reviews on here, I thought 'OK, I'll give it a try'. I listened to the Division Bell with a sense of already knowing I wouldn't like it........You know what ?......It really ain't all bad! There are heavy overtones of Wish You Were Here, The Wall, Animals & Dark Side, which are quite blatant, but the overall view after listening was one of mellow satisfaction. The music flows through your head like sweet nectar, close your eyes, and you're in a 'comfortably numb' heaven.
I've now ordered MLOR, and hoping for more of the same. Wish You Were Here/The Wall it ain't........but if you've been like me and avoided it.....give it a go....could be an eye opener!