ROGER
WATERS - In The Flesh
The Pink Floyd / Roger Waters feud aside, the man wrote some absolutely
amazing, timeless songs. These small venue live recording showcases the
disillusioned rock star's finest work with Pink Floyd and as a
solo artist. It sounds a little bit tired in parts, lacking its original
intensity, but its essence are still as large and present as when they
were created. Songs from The Wall, Animals, Wish You Were Here, The
Pros and Cons of Hitchhiking and more all have that somber, almost
bitter epic quality Waters is so famous for. But its passion and musical
artistry is undeniable and great to listen to, either as a remembrance
or a new discovery. The notes also gives a first hand view from the man
himself - and what a musical genius he is - if only he and the rest of
Pink Floyd can lay their differences to rest and give us a final
original member tour complete with the elaborate stage props & FX. But,
then again, that's pretty much why Waters went for this more intimate
small venue thing. The stadium spectaculars were impersonal mind altering
and personality changing beasts (as the theme of The Wall illustrated
- and if you still hadn't seen the film version of The Wall directed
by Alan Parker, what fucking trailer have you been living under?).
- PB
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