THE WALL
Track Listing
In The Flesh?
The Thin Ice
Another Brick In The Wall, Pt. 1
The Happiest Days Of Our Lives
Another Brick In The Wall, Pt. 2
Mother
Goodbye Blue Sky
Empty Spaces
Young Lust
One Of My Turns
Don’t Leave Me Now
Another Brick In The Wall, Pt. 3
Goodbye Cruel World
//Hey You
Is There Anybody Out There?
Nobody Home
Vera
Bring The Boys Back Home
Comfortably Numb
The Show Must Go On
In The Flesh
Run Like Hell
Waiting For The Worms
Stop
The Trial
Outside The Wall
My Rating
8.5/10
Average Critic Rating
8.5/10
Overview
’The Wall’ may be one of the most creative and outstanding concept albums of all time - and a double album, no less. Pink Floyd delves into themes of isolation, alienation, and the human psyche, presenting these ideas through a Rock Opera that chronicles the emotional journey of the protagonist, "Pink," as he builds a metaphorical wall to shield himself from the pain of the outside world. It’s a deeply introspective and profoundly resonant work. This narrative, paired with Roger Waters’ introspective lyrics, creates a personal yet universal experience. The album features theatrical arrangements, raw emotion, and incredible, soaring guitar solos from the legendary David Gilmour. It critiques systemic control, explores the scars of war, and questions the cost of fame, all while maintaining a cinematic scope and emotional depth. ‘The Wall’ is an absolute timeless masterpiece that demands to be experienced as a whole by everyone.
Recommended for those looking for a timeless, period-based concept album exploring themes of alienation and isolation.
Featured Song
Another Brick in The Wall, Pt. 2
Most Streamed
Another Brick In The Wall, Pt. 2
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Comfortably Numb
Least Streamed
Happiest Days Of Our Lives
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Outside The Wall
Underrated
The Thin Ice
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The Show Must Go On
TVV Top 3 Songs
Another Brick In The Wall, Pt. 2 | Mother | Young Lust
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Hey You | Comfortably Numb | Run Like Hell
Singles
Another Brick In The Wall, Pt. 2 | Comfortably Numb | Run Like Hell
TVV Top 3 Non-Singles
Mother | Goodbye Blue Sky | Young Lust
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Hey You | The Show Must Go On | In The Flesh
Listen to Again?
Yes
No-Skip Album?
Yes
Album Artwork Rating
8.5/10
It’s so simple, yet it perfectly embodies everything the album is themed around - how could it not? This is simply ‘The Wall’. Iconic.
Genre
Rock Opera
RL
CBS Records / Columbia Records / EMI Records / Harvest Records
Recording Studio
Britannia Row (London, England) | CBS 30th Street Studio (New York City, New York) | Cherokee Studios (Los Angeles, California) | Producer’s Workshop (Los Angeles, California) | Studio Miraval (Correns, France) | Super Bear Studios (Barre-les-Alpes, France)
