The Wall

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Almost everyone has at one point or another heard "Another Brick in the Wall, Part II" or "Comfortably Numb" from one of the best rock albums of all time, The Wall. Released in 1979 by Pink Floyd, the album is so much more than either of these two songs. If you have never listened to the album from start to finish, I encourage you to do so as it is not just background music, but rather an experience. The lyrics are a challenge to understand and/or relate to at first due to the number of metaphors used throughout the album, however they allow you to use your imagination to try to understand what Pink was trying to convey in every song. I have enjoyed listening to this album for quite some time now and in an effort to fully grasp the meaning of each line/theme, I searched the internet for an analysis that would help me get some questions answered.

I came across the following website: http://www.thewallanalysis.com/Intro.html.

Bret Urick, the site's owner and author, does an amazing job of sharing his interpretation of one of the best concept albums in rock history. He does reference interviews with Roger Waters wherever applicable, specifically a 1979 interview between Waters and Tommy Vance is cited throughout, but this analysis is largely Urick's own interpretation of The Wall. Anyway, if you're interested and if you've got the time check out his website. If you're anything like me, you'll probably walk away with an even deeper appreciation for The Wall.

Lucky for me I get to see Roger Waters perform The Wall later this month in Chicago. Supposedly, the entire album is going to be performed. Ask yourself-- is there an album that you'd want to hear in its entirety at a concert? I can't think of too many, but this is definitely one of them. The concert should be special. The album surely is.