The Final Cut (DISCOVERY EDITION) [Original recording remastered]

The 12th studio album that was done by Pink Floyd is also the most polarizing one - it is one that is either loved or hated. I remember when I first got into Floyd; I was absolutely mesmerized by the whole package - lyrics, sound effects, guitar solos, the whole 9 yards. Of course, I consider myself a firm Gilmour man and don't get me wrong - Dave is still my all-time favorite guitarist. However, the more I listened to the Roger dominated albums like "Animals", "The Wall", and "The Final Cut" compared to what came out after this album, it is no contest to me - Roger was TRULY Pink Floyd. Yea, Gilmour is the better musician and the better singer, but he can't write songs like Roger can and he definitely does not have the creative vision of a Waters. People are right in that "The Final Cut" is essentially more of a solo album for Roger than an actual Floyd album but what about "A Momentary Lapse of Reason"? That album didn't even have Rick Wright or Waters and Nick Mason appears on only half that album - so, if "The Final Cut" is indeed Roger's first solo album, then AMLOR is Gilmour's 3rd solo album. The point of mentioning this is to simply say that Roger Waters is not the only person in Floyd who tried to pass off a solo album as a "Floyd album" - so it gets tiresome to read when people complain about that with "The Final Cut" but never mention the next "Floyd album". The point is that no one truly knows what was going on with Roger at that time in his life - the dude was having some serious issues, but he was still able to put together some amazing stuff. Sure the lack of guitar solos is disappointing, but when they do appear in songs like "The Post War Dream", "The Fletcher Memorial Home", and "Not Now John", they are simply outstanding. It is like their infrequent use makes them that more powerful when they do appear. But some of the other tracks are just amazing to me, especially after repeated listens like "The Gunner's Dream", "The Final Cut", and especially "When the Tigers Broke Free" (one of the saddest Floyd songs ever). If you enjoyed "Animals" and "The Wall" more than the other Floyd stuff, I feel that you will enjoy "The Final Cut". If "Animals" and "The Wall" were your least-favored Floyd albums, you will probably have a tough time with "The Final Cut", but just go into it with an open mind and give it a chance. If you happen to enjoy "The Final Cut", you must buy Roger's solo stuff, especially "Amused to Death" (the best solo album by any member of Floyd although Gillmour's first solo album is pretty damn good) and "The Pros and Cons of Hitchhiking". Personally, "The Final Cut" is just behind "Meddle" for me in terms of favorite Floyd albums and #6 overall - "Animals", "Dark Side of the Moon", "The Wall", "Wish You Were Here", and "Meddle" then "The Final Cut".

Great album at a great price, fast shipping, packaged well

In spite of the drastic change in music that took place during the early 1980s, I did not throw all of my Pink Floyd albums out in an attempt to appear contemporary. In fact, I bought this 1983 release with great excitement, and was certainly more impressed by The Final Cut than anything the other English progressive rock giants were putting out at the time. Although this is still very much reflective of Roger Waters vision, and re-introduces themes from The Wall (1979), the Final Cut is somehow a more intimate and cohesive album. This is likely because Roger wrote everything - in fact, this might even be considered his first solo album. Although David Gilmour (guitars) and Nick Mason (drums) were present, their input was restricted to that of the typical studio musician. Rick Wright was out of the band at this point. Musically, the Final Cut sounds a lot like The Wall - evidently a few tracks that were left off of the Wall made their way onto the Final Cut. It is a quiet album overall and the stadium rock influences that crept in on The Wall are pushed far to the back. Fortunately, this album does not sound like it was released in 1983 and has a very organic feel to it (there are no washes of digital synthesizers or that "big" 1980s drum sound). The lyrics explore and come to terms with his father's death in the war and are some of most astringent Roger ever wrote. I actually like them a lot and feel that they also provide a nice snapshot of the world as it existed in 1983 - Reagan/Thatcher, the Falklands etc. Roger sings the vocals on all tracks and his style ranges from a soft whisper to shouting. The 2004 remaster of this album by EMI is fantastic and features the track "When the Tigers Broke Free" along with a nice CD booklet and very good sound quality. I would suggest picking the remastered version of this album up. Overall, this is an excellent album that I enjoy a lot more than The Wall. Recommended.

great albumn

Efter Roger Waters koncept. Han har också skrivit alla låtar. Inte lika bra som dom föregående ( Meddle,Dark side of the moon, Wish You Were Here.Animals och The Wall)och efterkommande plattorna men klart bättre än sitt rykte.

Pretty well a Roger Waters album as only he sings. Nothing wrong with it and distinctly Gilmours' guitar and Wright and Masons sound

La remasterización es lo que quería. La caja la tego recortada y metida junto con la caja del verdadero en su primera masterización en cd. Estas cajas traen buen folleto, pero es cartón. Está a buen precio y si tienes el de los ochenta, comprala para hacer un Frankenstein, usando el embalaje original del cd y recortando el cartón. Pata tenerlo todo en uno. Waters dice que este es su disco pero discrepo jeje. Este Waters menudos delirios de grandeza. Es Pink Floy y punto.

O produto chegou dentro do prazo, perfeitamente emabalado e sem danos. Um dos meus preferidos, desde muitos anos. Roger, eu te amo!!!