Pink Floyd, The Wall

To really appreciate this album you need to see the film. Superbly played by a younger Sir Bob Geldof, the trials and traumas of a young boy, growing into manhood, drug addiction and other controversial subject matter such as Nazi power etc. Bloody happenings of war portrayed in both "cartoon" form and acted. The film can be a bit hard to follow first time around, but it becomes a little clearer (if that is the right term) with each viewing.

The Wall soundtrack is superb; a little spooky and mysterious, but the entire album tells a story. Listen to this album with the film. Not suitable for viewing in front of children.

A soft guitar drips out of your stereo. Strings are plucked one at a time moving up and down the musical scale, changing chord as they complete a round. A bass fades in from the back. After a while the singer finally comes in with a hushed voice. You are listening to "Hey You", on Pink Floyd's true masterpiece, "The Wall".

The most amazing thing about "The Wall" is how diverse it is throughout both CD's. There are very few, if any songs that sound alike, and each one has a very distinct feel to it. From the eerie air of "Is There Anyone Out There" to the rapidly changing "The Trial", to the rockish feel of "In the Flesh" and "Another Brick in the Wall", it's all different, no question.

The diversity doesn't take away from it though. Each song seems well thought out, and contrary to the usual Pink Floyd stereotype, some songs have hidden meanings in them (usually political). It is true that this CD was drug induced, some of the stuff on here could not have been thought of otherwise, but they did the recordings after the drugs because the singers voice is always clear, and I couldn't detect any errors on the part of the drums or guitars.

The only downside I can think of to this CD is that some of the songs just seem to fall flat. I said earlier that the diversity didn't take away from music. I take a small part of that back. Since there are so many different types of songs on here, it can be almost guaranteed that you won't like every single one. But that can be expected, even on less diverse and shorted CD's.

"The Wall" is a great CD recommended to all people who like music, and even to some who possibly don't. There's something in there for everybody. If you don't have it, go and buy it.

Pink Floyd, The Wall - This album is pure genius. The plot of the story is amazing. The rhythms and riffs in the album are stunning and words are mesmerising, especially in the songs "Hey You" and "Comfortably Numb." Truly the greatest album ever made! Doesn't matter what other type of music you listen to, this album is great.

The Wall by Pink Floyd is right up there with "Wish You Were Here" and "The Dark Side Of The Moon". For any true Pink Floyd or a new and interested fan this disc is a must.