Roger Waters: The Wall
Roger Waters · 2015
103 min · 29 tracks · opera · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
A grandiose and theatrical reinterpretation of classic rock themes, blending emotional depth with orchestral arrangements.
Why this album works
This live album not only debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Rock Albums chart but also solidified Waters' status as a vital voice in contemporary music. The performance, featuring elaborate visuals and political commentary, resonated with audiences and critics alike, receiving praise for its ambitious production and thematic relevance.
- Best for
- theatrical narrative with peaks emotional depth in every track introspective moments of reflection
- Context
- Released on November 20, 2015, 'Roger Waters: The Wall' was a culmination of Waters' decades-long career as a pioneering figure in progressive rock. This live album accompanied the expansive world tour that revisited Pink Floyd's iconic rock opera, showcasing Waters' continuing evolution as an artist while paying homage to his past work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pink Floyd· David Gilmour· Captain Beefheart
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 In the Flesh? 4:15
- 2 The Thin Ice 2:48
- 3 Another Brick in the Wall, Part 1 4:08
- 4 The Happiest Days of Our Lives 1:27
- 5 Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2 Standout 3:45
- 6 The Ballad of Jean Charles de Menezes 2:54
- 7 Mother Standout 6:44
- 8 Goodbye Blue Sky 3:40
- 9 Empty Spaces 2:46
- 10 What Shall We Do Now? 1:30
- 11 Young Lust 4:02
- 12 One of My Turns 3:26
- 13 Don’t Leave Me Now 4:12
- 14 Another Brick in the Wall, Part 3 1:23
- 15 Last Few Bricks 3:15
- 16 Goodbye Cruel World 1:35
Disc 2
- 1 Hey You 4:43
- 2 Is There Anybody Out There? 2:41
- 3 Nobody Home 3:44
- 4 Vera 1:08
- 5 Bring the Boys Back Home 1:54
- 6 Comfortably Numb Standout 7:34
- 7 The Show Must Go On 2:31
- 8 In the Flesh 4:42
- 9 Run Like Hell 6:27
- 10 Waiting for the Worms 4:01
- 11 Stop 0:30
- 12 The Trial 6:30
- 13 Outside the Wall 4:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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