Back Against the Wall
Billy Sherwood · 2005
82 min · 26 tracks · hard rock
A reimagined tapestry of Pink Floyd's classic sound, blending hard rock with progressive nuances and evocative storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Comfortably Numb — Sherwood's rendition captures the haunting essence of the original while adding a fresh intensity that emphasizes the emotional weight of its themes.
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Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2 — This track stands out as a powerful anthem against oppression, with Sherwood delivering a vocal performance that resonates strongly within contemporary contexts.
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Hey You — The reinterpretation brings a new depth to the isolation theme, reflecting a modern sensibility while paying homage to the original’s poignant message.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- emotional depth in every track
- narrative flow through entire album
- reflective moments between powerful crescendos
- late-night introspection with intensity
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of quick gratification
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Billy Sherwood released Back Against the Wall in 2005, he was firmly established as a member of the progressive rock community, notably having been involved with Yes and working on various tribute albums. This album marked his foray into reinterpreting Pink Floyd’s iconic material, showcasing his musical versatility during a period when he was transitioning from collaborative projects to more solo-oriented endeavors.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chris Squire· Steve Hackett· Alan Parsons
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 In the Flesh? 3:19
- 2 The Thin Ice 2:29
- 3 Another Brick in the Wall, Part 1 3:14
- 4 The Happiest Days of Our Lives 1:43
- 5 Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2 4:02
- 6 Mother 5:58
- 7 Goodbye Blue Sky 2:44
- 8 Empty Spaces 2:08
- 9 Young Lust 4:18
- 10 One of My Turns 3:35
- 11 Don't Leave Me Now 4:08
- 12 Another Brick in the Wall, Part 3 1:39
- 13 Goodbye Cruel World 0:59
Disc 2
- 1 Hey You 4:43
- 2 Is There Anybody Out There? 2:39
- 3 Nobody Home 3:11
- 4 Vera 1:22
- 5 Bring the Boys Back Home 1:04
- 6 Comfortably Numb 6:51
- 7 The Show Must Go On 1:39
- 8 In the Flesh 4:19
- 9 Run Like Hell 5:09
- 10 Waiting for the Worms 3:59
- 11 Stop 0:33
- 12 The Trial 5:19
- 13 Outside the Wall 1:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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