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Music from The Body

Roger Waters · 1970

41 min · 22 tracks · opera · progressive rock · psychedelic rock

A surreal exploration of the human body through avant-garde soundscapes and experimental dissonance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • surreal soundscapes for exploration
  • wave-like pacing for reflection
  • thematic development throughout tracks
  • brief interludes inviting curiosity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seeking instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 28, 1970, 'Music from The Body' marked Roger Waters' first solo project outside of Pink Floyd. At this point in his career, he had established himself as a key songwriter for the band, following the commercial success of 'Atom Heart Mother.' This album allowed Waters to experiment with sound in a more personal and conceptual way.
Stylistic neighbors
David Gilmour· Peter Gabriel· King Crimson

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Our Song 1:28
  • 2 Sea Shell and Stone 2:14
  • 3 Red Stuff Writhe 1:15
  • 4 A Gentle Breeze Blew Through Life 1:15
  • 5 Lick Your Partners 0:35
  • 6 Bridge Passage for Three Plastic Teeth 0:34
  • 7 Chain of Life 4:05
  • 8 The Womb Bit 2:07
  • 9 Embryo Thought 0:34
  • 10 March Past of the Embryos 1:08
  • 11 More Than Seven Dwarfs in Penis‐Land 2:06
  • 12 Dance of the Red Corpuscles 2:01
  • 13 Body Transport 3:14
  • 14 Hand Dance‐Full Evening Dress 1:05
  • 15 Breathe 2:49
  • 16 Old Folks Ascension 3:46
  • 17 Bed‐Time‐Dream‐Clime 2:03
  • 18 Piddle in Perspex 0:57
  • 19 Embryonic Womb‐Walk 1:19
  • 20 Mrs. Throat Goes Walking 2:09
  • 21 Sea Shell and Soft Stone 1:56
  • 22 Give Birth to a Smile 2:48

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