High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! On an Island is the third solo album by David Gilmour, best known as vocalist and lead guitarist for Pink Floyd. It was released in the UK on 6 March 2006, Gilmour`s 60th birthday, and in the United States the following day. It was Gilmour`s first new solo album in 22 years. The song "Castellorizon" received a Grammy Award nomination for best rock instrumental.