THE FINAL CUT

The "final cut" for Roger Waters as a member of Pink Floyd maybe, but reports of the demise of the band were somewhat premature. It is easy to see when listening to this album why something had to give. Waters dominates the proceedings throughout, to the extent that its virtually a solo album by him. He writes every track, and takes on lead vocal duties.

With Rick Wright sacked by Waters, Gilmour and Mason were present pretty much in name only. Five other musicians were therefore brought in by Waters, plus the National Philharmonic Orchestra.

"The final cut" is very obviously a follow up to "The Wall", in fact it could well have formed a third LP for that album. The music follows a strict pattern throughout, with alternating slow, soft and loud passages, only "Not now John", an unsuccessful single, breaking the mould slightly. Gilmour gets to throw in the occasional guitar solo, such as on "The Fletcher memorial home" and the title track, but in all the album seems like one tediously long track.

The melodies are generally strong and pleasant, belying at times the overtly political message the album seeks to impart. On this album, it seems as if getting that message across is more important to Waters than creating an entertaining and diverse album.

Waters complained later that the Pink Floyd name should not have been put on the albums they made after his departure, but here we have what amounts to a Waters solo album which by the same logic should not bear the band name.

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