Amused to Death
Roger Waters · 1992
72 min · 14 tracks · opera · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
A haunting exploration of media's impact, melding progressive rock with poignant lyrical storytelling and orchestral arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- dynamic emotional journeys
- contemplative late-night reflections
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 7, 1992, 'Amused to Death' was Roger Waters' third solo album, following his 1987 debut 'Radio K.A.O.S.' This period marked Waters' return to conceptual storytelling after a decade of exploring more commercial sounds, allowing him to delve into themes of war, media influence, and existential despair with renewed vigor.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Gilmour· Peter Gabriel· King Crimson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Ballad of Bill Hubbard 4:19
- 2 What God Wants, Part I 6:00
- 3 Perfect Sense, Part I 4:16
- 4 Perfect Sense, Part II 2:50
- 5 The Bravery of Being Out of Range 4:43
- 6 Late Home Tonight, Part I 4:00
- 7 Late Home Tonight, Part II 2:13
- 8 Too Much Rope 5:47
- 9 What God Wants, Part II 3:41
- 10 What God Wants, Part III 4:08
- 11 Watching TV 6:07
- 12 Three Wishes 6:50
- 13 It’s a Miracle 8:30
- 14 Amused to Death 9:07
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