Is There Anybody Out There? The Wall Live 1980–81
Pink Floyd · 2000
105 min · 30 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock
A theatrical odyssey blending rock anthems with haunting melodies, immersing listeners in a dystopian narrative.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its critical acclaim and commercial success, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and receiving positive reviews for its fidelity to the original concept album. It also showcases the band's unparalleled theatricality and the emotional depth of their live performances, solidifying their status as icons of progressive rock.
- Career context
- Released in 2000, this live album captures Pink Floyd's monumental performances of 'The Wall' during their 1980-81 tour, a pivotal moment following their commercial peak with the original album in 1979. At this stage, the band had transitioned from being a creative collective to more of a legacy act, revisiting their acclaimed past while continuing to influence new generations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Captain Beefheart· Piknik· Syd Barrett
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Master of Ceremonies 1:15
- 2 In the Flesh? 3:02
- 3 The Thin Ice 2:51
- 4 Another Brick in the Wall, Part 1 4:14
- 5 The Happiest Days of Our Lives 1:41
- 6 Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2 Standout 6:21
- 7 Mother 7:56
- 8 Goodbye Blue Sky 3:16
- 9 Empty Spaces 2:16
- 10 What Shall We Do Now? 1:42
- 11 Young Lust 5:18
- 12 One of My Turns 3:43
- 13 Don't Leave Me Now 4:09
- 14 Another Brick in the Wall, Part 3 1:17
- 15 The Last Few Bricks 3:27
- 16 Goodbye Cruel World 1:41
Disc 2
- 1 Hey You Standout 4:55
- 2 Is There Anybody out There? 3:09
- 3 Nobody Home 3:15
- 4 Vera 1:27
- 5 Bring the Boys Back Home 1:20
- 6 Comfortably Numb Standout 7:26
- 7 The Show Must Go On 2:34
- 8 Master of Ceremonies, Part 2 0:37
- 9 In the Flesh 4:22
- 10 Run Like Hell 7:05
- 11 Waiting for the Worms 4:13
- 12 Stop 0:32
- 13 The Trial 6:01
- 14 Outside the Wall 4:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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