The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking
Roger Waters · 1984
42 min · 12 tracks · opera · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
A surreal journey through fragmented narratives and haunting melodies that reflect on personal and societal disillusionment.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- surreal narratives that unfold gradually
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- reflective moments for deep thinking
- haunting melodies invite introspection
Maybe skip if you want
- seek instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1984, 'The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking' was Roger Waters' first solo album after leaving Pink Floyd. Following the monumental success of 'The Wall', this project marked his attempt to carve out a distinct identity, blending autobiographical elements with broader themes of alienation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Gilmour· Peter Gabriel· King Crimson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 4:30 (Apparently They Were Traveling Abroad) 3:12
- 2 4:33 (Running Shoes) 4:08
- 3 4:37 (Arabs with Knives and West German Skies) 2:17
- 4 4:39 (For the First Time Today - Part 2) 2:02
- 5 4:41 (Sexual Revolution) 4:49
- 6 4:47 (The Remains of Our Love) 3:09
- 7 4:50 (Go Fishing) 6:59
- 8 4:56 (For the First Time Today - Part 1) 1:38
- 9 4:58 (Dunroamin, Duncarin, Dunlivin) 3:03
- 10 5:01 (The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking - Part 10) 4:36
- 11 5:06 (Every Strangers Eyes) 4:48
- 12 5:11 (The Moment of Clarity) 1:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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