New Roger Waters album "Is This The Life We Really Want?" - June 2, 2017

Well, Zappas creativity and musical ability exceeded those of Mr. Waters by several dimesions and if Zappa was picking up an idea from way back 25 years ago there has been heard a universe of new material in between. The comparison is IMO a bit misleading.

 

Sure, but we're working on Waters time here. Expect to see that 5.1 mix in 2025.

 

They will probably wait for everyone to buy the CD before releasing another version so we can all buy it again.

 

Hear Roger Waters' New Song 'Smell The Roses'

A few lines of a review, as well.

 

Good track! Don't get the comments about his vocals; you never heard Roger Waters sing before and expected vocal gymnastics? He sounds as good as on any other Waters record and he sells the song, which is what matters.

 

I wasn't expecting something so blatantly Cigarish.

 

Some of the folks who snipe at Waters for being "cynical" are amongst the most jaded, caustic and, yep, cynical that I've stumbled upon. Kinda suck the joy out of music.

 

Yeah, talk about unabashedly ripping yourself off! Still, I like it. It is practically Floydian pastiche, however. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

 

That's right around the corner!...Same year as the "Tool" release right?

 

Well, there's been a small universe of new material between 'Have a Cigar' and ' Smell the Roses' as well. And I was defending Waters in his referencing of older material because I feel his body of work, with and without Floyd, is also a whole. I agree Zappa had greater musical ability but that's beside the point here. IMHO.

 

I can only imagine the sort of tune his ex-wife would pen. Despite his save-the-world-holier-than-though attitude 'ol Rog is a bit of a cad, to say the least:

Pink Floyd rocker Roger Waters 'splits from Palestinian writer Rula Jebreal' | Daily Mail Online

That said, I'll likely purchase the new LP and have obtained tix for the upcoming tour (hopefully I'll be able to stomach the politics and enjoy the music instead of rushing for the nearest exit door).

 

Just announced Bonus Tracks:

14) Trump's a bit of a 5h1T
15) Corporations are evil
16) Big Brother is reality now, isn't it?
17) Orwell was right
18) All Politicians are LIARS

(FWIW, I like the new single musically)

 

Looks good to me. I would buy it.

 

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Ex-Pink Floyd Member releases first new album in over twenty years.

Responses:

"It's recycled stuff"
"Where's The 5.1 Surround Mix"
"My vinyl is bent"
"My Vinyl has shipped"
"It's cheaper at (insert store)"
"It's too loud"
"Who mastered this?"
"Where's the HD Tracks stuff?"
"Artwork is poor"
"My sleeve is scratched"
"Someone post the waveforms, it's more important than the music"

ad nauseam.

 

You forgot "Floyd died when Syd was fired."

 

Sue me but I like it, lyrically and definitely musically, Roger Waters is back.

 

Listen to Roger Waters' Biting New Song, 'Smell the Roses'

Ultimate classic rock mini review

 

We don’t need no Waters doubters
We don’t need no thought control
No dark criticism in the forums
Hey, cynics – leave us fans alone!
All and all, it’s just another post on the web
All in all, it’s just another pointless thread

 

^ Well done ~!

 

Interesting to me anyways how on the new single that Waters alternates between the "sneering" Waters vocal vs the "old man vocal" (a la Amused to Death) withing the same verse.

The music reminds me of a mix between the Echoes jam section and Any Colour You Like (especially the early live version).

 

Yes but one of the great things about Waters writing is that he didn't really have the habit of repeating himself and of course both the context of his writing and the time elapsed in relation to his or indeed any audience puts him at danger of doing what I think he has done....

Would I rather he put out new music that offered something whatever that something might be...then yes I would but he has set his own standard....and great artist all struggle against that...when there are massive gaps in their output they are almost more tied to the past......

Whilst Gilmour's last record wasn't 100% perfect it did contain some interesting writing for me and as good a marriage of writing and music as there has been since Floyd's demise......maybe Roger's record will have a similar impact-we will need to hear the total thing rather than this snapshot.....

 

Hear Roger Waters Tap Seventies Pink Floyd Sound on 'Smell the Roses'

RS' mini-take.

 

Trying for Wish You Were Here Vol 2. Good luck with that!

 

Smell The Cigar. Wait 'till you see the cover. Very provocative indeed.

 

Sure, but Waters' conceptual continuity was always that, concepts. Like war, madness, the death of his father, etc. I always look forward to hearing his further takes on those, but this time he's set them to old music. Good or bad as his smattering of songs from the last 25 years have been, none of them were clones.