The Wall – Live in Berlin
Roger Waters · 1990
104 min · 25 tracks · opera · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
A grandiose live spectacle blending rock opera with poignant social commentary against a backdrop of Berlin's historical landscape.
Why this album works
This album is notable not only for its ambitious live production but also for its cultural significance during the fall of the Berlin Wall. The concert drew over 200,000 attendees and highlighted themes of division and unity, resonating with the global political climate of the time. It received positive critical reception and showcased Waters' ability to connect music with poignant social messages.
- Best for
- grandiose live performance experience wave-like emotional dynamics poignant reflections on society
- Context
- Released on August 21, 1990, 'The Wall – Live in Berlin' marked a significant moment for Roger Waters as his first major concert performance after leaving Pink Floyd. This event followed the band's controversial breakup and Waters' struggles to reclaim his narrative and identity as an artist, encapsulating themes of alienation and political strife.
- 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? 4:06
- 2 The Thin Ice 3:08
- 3 Another Brick in the Wall, Part 1 3:38
- 4 The Happiest Days of Our Lives 1:20
- 5 Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2 Standout 6:25
- 6 Mother 6:37
- 7 Goodbye Blue Sky 3:52
- 8 Empty Spaces 3:47
- 9 Young Lust 6:08
- 10 One of My Turns 2:44
- 11 Don't Leave Me Now 5:11
- 12 Another Brick in the Wall, Part 3 3:24
- 13 Goodbye Cruel World 1:37
Disc 2
- 1 Hey You Standout 5:02
- 2 Is There Anybody Out There? 3:01
- 3 Nobody Home 4:45
- 4 Vera 1:11
- 5 Bring the Boys Back Home 2:40
- 6 Comfortably Numb Standout 8:02
- 7 In the Flesh 5:10
- 8 Run Like Hell 4:51
- 9 Waiting for the Worms 4:09
- 10 Stop 0:23
- 11 The Trial 5:52
- 12 The Tide Is Turning 7:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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