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Often considered more of a Roger Waters solo album, does this album deserve more of a look/a higher rating in the Pink Floyd discography? Some of our hosts may even prefer this album over “The Wall” believe it or not. Where do you stand? Episode 37 covers the twelfth Pink Floyd studio album, 1983’s “The Final Cut,” and on this episode we bring on our third special guest, singer (Roger Waters) of New York’s premier Pink Floyd tribute band Us and Floyd, as well as author/director, Mr. Scott Goldberg. Mark, Kevin, Alex, Scott, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the record. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this art rock album as well as share personal stories of discovering Pink Floyd’s “The Final Cut.”
P.S., we decided to cover the original 1983 12 track version of “The Final Cut” omitting “When the Tigers Broke Free” which was included on the 2004 re-issue of the album.
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Quick Reviews
Mark Lacking the collaborative sparks that made the best of Floyd, the best. But on its own, a solid Roger solo album.
Chris Roger’s biting commentary on full display – whether you agree with it or not. Music didn’t connect as much as previous records, but Roger stuck to his concept.
Alex Solid Roger Waters solo album. Musically more boring than exciting, but good lyrically. Appreciate the effort and research Rog put into his lyrics.
Kevin There are moments of brilliance but they end up being too far and few between. Would give it a few more points as an ’83 Roger solo album.
Scott The album that brought me into the deeper side of Floyd.
Love It or Flush It
| M | C | A | K | S | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The Post War Dream" | 3:02 | L | L | L | F | L | |
| 2 | "Your Possible Pasts" | 4:22 | L | L | L | L | L | |
| 3 | "One of the Few" | 1:23 | F | L | F | F | L | |
| 4 | "The Hero's Return" | 2:56 | L | B | B | B | L | |
| 5 | "The Gunner's Dream" | 5:07 | B | L | L | L | L | |
| 6 | "Paranoid Eyes" | 3:40 | F | F | F | F | F | |
| 1 | "Get Your Filthy Hands Off My Desert" | 1:19 | T | T | T | F | F | |
| 2 | "The Fletcher Memorial Home" | 4:11 | L | L | L | L | B | |
| 3 | "Southampton Dock" | 2:13 | L | F | L | F | L | |
| 4 | "The Final Cut" | 4:46 | L | L | L | T | L | |
| 5 | "Not Now John" | 5:01 | L | L | L | L | B | |
| 6 | "Two Suns in the Sunset" | 5:14 | L | L | F | F | T |
Love It or Flush It Legend
L = Love. As many as you like.
F = Flush. Must flush at least one track per album.
B = Buy. Purchased for the ultimate LTS “Best Of” playlist for each of us. One per album.
T = Terminate. Should have never even existed. One per album.
The Rules
Each of us must Love, Flush, Buy, and Terminate AT LEAST ONE track on an album, no matter how great or terrible the album is. Whoever wins the “7 for the Buy” section gets an extra Buy or Terminate to use on the album. Because Chris hosts this section and thus cannot win, he gets an extra Buy or Terminate every 4 albums.
Album Information
The Final Cut (subtitle: A Requiem for the Post War Dream by Roger Waters)[5] is the twelfth studio album by English rock band Pink Floyd, released on 21 March 1983 in the United Kingdom and on 2 April in the United States through Harvest and Columbia Records. It comprises unused material from the previous Pink Floyd record, The Wall (1979), alongside new material recorded throughout 1982.
The Final Cut was the last Pink Floyd album to feature founding member Roger Waters, who departed from the band in 1985. It is also the only Pink Floyd album not to feature founding member and keyboardist Richard Wright, who was sacked during the Wall sessions. The recording was plagued by conflict; guitarist David Gilmour felt many of the tracks were not worthy of inclusion, but Waters accused him of failing to contribute material himself. Drummer Nick Mason’s contributions were mostly limited to sound effects.
Waters planned the album as a soundtrack for the 1982 film adaptation of The Wall. With the onset of the Falklands War, he rewrote it as a concept album exploring what he considered the betrayal of his father, who died serving in the Second World War. Waters provided lead vocals for all but one track, and he is credited for all songwriting. The album was accompanied by a short film released in the same year.
The Final Cut received mixed reviews, though retrospective reception has been more favourable. It was a commercial success, reaching number one in the UK and number six in the US.
