THE FINAL CUT

Okay, I'll comment on this apparenlty controversial album. I think, in all honesty, that this is really a good Rodgers Waters solo album. In fact, it is my favorite of all his solo albums. That said, I also MUCH prefer it over The Wall. The Wall has a very juvenille, whiney quality to it that appealled to me very much when I was 18 or 19 years old, but I tired of it by the time I was in my early 20's. The Final Cut is so emotionally drenched, so focused and intense, I can't help but appreciate it. I find the concept far more interesting and well executed than The Wall. The concept of the Wall quite simply is not strong enough to fill two lps (or CDs). Does anyone really feel sorry for Rodger, the poor tortured millionaire rock star? The Final Cut at least gets to the heart of the matter and deals with things that I think are easier to relate to, such as a person dealing with a father they never knew who died in war and the deep emotional scarring that can lead to, and the imminent destruction of the planet by selfish and foolish politicians who play games with the lives of millions of people. THAT is something that I think works, even though it is presented in a very personal manner, while the Wall is a rich rock star complaining about how hard it is to be a rich rock star.....please, spare me. Anyway, I only award three stars because I don't consider this the best Floyd album and I don't think it is an essential prog album either. But it is very good, emotional, well executed and produced music that anyone who likes Floyd should check out. As the reviews on this page show, it's anyones guess whether one will enjoy it or not.