The Wall
Pink Floyd · 1979
80 min · 26 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock
A sprawling rock opera that melds haunting melodies with biting social commentary and surreal soundscapes.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys contemplative late-night reflections
- Context
- Released on November 30, 1979, 'The Wall' marked Pink Floyd's eleventh studio album and was a follow-up to their commercially successful 'Animals'. At this point in their career, the band was navigating internal tensions, particularly with Roger Waters emerging as the primary creative force, leading to a more personal and introspective narrative within the album.
- If you like
- progressive rock, psychedelic rock, blues rock
The Wall is an album by Pink Floyd, released in 1979. A sprawling rock opera that melds haunting melodies with biting social commentary and surreal soundscapes. 'The Wall' became one of the best-selling albums of all time, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and remaining there for 15 weeks. Its impact extended beyond music; the album's themes of isolation resonated with fans, inspiring a theatrical performance and a feature film adaptation, cementing its cultural significance. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Wall sound like?
A sprawling rock opera that melds haunting melodies with biting social commentary and surreal soundscapes. Rooted in progressive rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes The Wall by Pink Floyd notable?
'The Wall' became one of the best-selling albums of all time, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and remaining there for 15 weeks. Its impact extended beyond music; the album's themes of isolation resonated with fans, inspiring a theatrical performance and a feature film adaptation, cementing its cultural significance. Released on November 30, 1979, 'The Wall' marked Pink Floyd's eleventh studio album and was a follow-up to their commercially successful 'Animals'. At this point in their career, the band was navigating internal tensions, particularly with Roger Waters emerging as the primary creative force, leading to a more personal and introspective narrative within the album.
Who is The Wall for?
The Wall works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and contemplative late-night reflections.
How many songs are on The Wall?
The Wall has 26 tracks, running approximately 80 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 In the Flesh? 3:18
- 2 The Thin Ice 2:28
- 3 Another Brick in the Wall, Part 1 3:41
- 4 The Happiest Days of Our Lives 1:20
- 5 Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2 Standout 3:56
- 6 Mother 5:32
- 7 Goodbye Blue Sky 2:48
- 8 Empty Spaces 5:36
- 9 Young Lust 2:03
- 10 One of My Turns 1:33
- 11 Don’t Leave Me Now 4:22
- 12 Another Brick in the Wall, Part 3 1:17
- 13 Goodbye Cruel World 1:04
Disc 2
- 1 Hey You Standout 4:40
- 2 Is There Anybody Out There? 2:40
- 3 Nobody Home 3:25
- 4 Vera 1:38
- 5 Bring the Boys Back Home 0:50
- 6 Comfortably Numb Standout 6:49
- 7 The Show Must Go On 1:36
- 8 In the Flesh 4:16
- 9 Run Like Hell 4:22
- 10 Waiting for the Worms 3:56
- 11 Stop 0:34
- 12 The Trial 5:16
- 13 Outside the Wall 1:42
Release Date
November 30, 1979
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
80 min 57 sec
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