Of all the bands who come under the progressive rock banner, Pink Floyd are, arguably, the act most recognisable in the wider music community to music lovers of all genres. Rolling Stone (12/11/03, p.116) - Ranked #87 in Rolling Stone's '500 Greatest Albums Of All Time' - '.Hypnotic in its indulgence.Rock-star hubris has never been more electrifying.' Q (1/03, p.64) - Included in Q Magazine's '100 Greatest Albums Ever' CMJ (1/6/03, p.12) - Included in CMJ's list of 'Top 25 College Radio Albums of All Time' CMJ (1/5/04, p.6) - Ranked #1 in CMJ's 'Top 20 Most-Played Albums of 1980'.Formed in 1965 in London, UK - Disbanded in 1994 - Reunited with different formation on several ocasions The Wall spawned an elaborate stage show (so elaborate, in fact, that the band was able to bring it to only a 2' was the country's best-seller for four weeks.

The single 'Another Brick in the Wall, Pt. This ambitious concept album was an across-the-board smash, topping the Billboard album chart for 15 weeks in 1980. In 'The Trial,' he mentally prosecutes himself, and the wall comes tumbling down. When his record company uses drugs to coax him to perform ('Comfortably Numb'), his onstage persona is transformed into a homophobic, race-baiting fascist ('In the Flesh'). On disc two, the gentle acoustic phrasings of 'Is There Anybody Out There?' and the lilting orchestrations of 'Nobody Home' reinforce Floyd's feeling of isolation. By the time 'Goodbye Cruel World' closes the first disc, the wall is built and Pink is trapped in the midst of a mental breakdown. 1'), his mother's over protectiveness ('Mother'), and his fascination with and fear of sex ('Young Lust'). The album opens by welcoming the unwitting listener to Floyd's show ('In the Flesh?'), then turns back to childhood memories of his father's death in World War II ('Another Brick in the Wall, Pt. The wall grows as various parts of his life spin out of control, and he grows incapable of dealing with his neuroses. The story revolves around the fictional Pink Floyd's isolation behind a psychological wall. Still, The Wall was a mighty, sprawling affair, featuring 26 songs with vocals: nearly as many as all previous Floyd albums combined. Drummer Nick Mason was barely involved, while keyboardist Rick Wright seemed to be completely out of the picture. By then, the bassist had firm control of the group's direction, working mostly alongside David Gilmour and bringing in producer Bob Ezrin as an outside collaborator. It documented the rise and fall of a rock star (named Pink Floyd), based on Waters' own experiences and the tendencies he'd observed in people around him. The Wall was Roger Waters' crowning accomplishment in Pink Floyd. Personnel: David Gilmour (vocals, guitar, baritone guitar, Clavinet, synthesizer, bass guitar, sequencer) Roger Waters (vocals, guitar, bass guitar) Richard Wright (piano, Clavinet, organ, synthesizer) Nick Mason (drums, percussion). Digitally remastered by Doug Sax (The Mastering Lab, Los Angeles, California). Recorded at Superbear Studios, Miravel, France Producer's Workshop, Los Angeles, California CBS Studios, New York, New York between April and November 1979. Producers: Bob Ezrin, David Gilmour, Roger Waters.

Additional personnel: Bruce Johnston, Toni Tenille, Joe Chemay, John Joyce, Stan Farber, Jim Haas, Islington Green School (background vocals). Pink Floyd: David Gilmour (vocals, guitar) Richard Wright (vocals, keyboards) Roger Waters (vocals, bass) Nick Mason (drums). Bruce Johnston, Pink Floyd, Toni Tennille

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