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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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