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^ It's funny how the music of Roger Waters - the grumpy old man of prog - always leaves me with a smile on my face, despite (or maybe because of) his curmudgeonliness. Tongue
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^ I'm more of a fan of Roger Waters' amazing Live shows where they're all 5-star favourites for me. Thumbs Up

5 stars 1990: Roger Waters - The Wall - Live in Berlin - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyGHs2yXwu1Sg4DXha46hfqGs6LarGe8w

Roger Waters & Joni Mitchell (again) - Goodbye Blue Sky (which seems strangely inappropriate today when it's bright and sunny outside). Smile 
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I’m just gonna come right out and say it. I think “Amused to Death “ (1992) is R. Waters best album.
My 2nd favourite may surprise many on here, but Radio K.A.O.S I think is absolutely awesome and gets my runner up.

The pros of going solo indeed.

Edited by progbethyname - November 04 2023 at 17:07
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by progbethyname progbethyname wrote:

The Bravery of being out of range on that disc is one of the best things he’s done in an extremely long time.


Original version is miles better IMO. 



Well they are both very different. I just appreciate both because both versions are so damn good!
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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Originally posted by progbethyname progbethyname wrote:

Well I’m not disappointed with the REDux. I think it is unique and has its place.

Certainly more in love with “the lockdown sessions. “
That is such a gem musically. Very well done.
“The Bravery of being out of range” on that disc is one of the best things he’s done in an extremely long time.

I'd forgotten just what a wonderful song that is. Thanks for the reminder. Thumbs Up



And thank you for all your wonderful reminders and encyclopedic knowledge that is invaluable.
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by progbethyname progbethyname wrote:

The Bravery of being out of range on that disc is one of the best things he’s done in an extremely long time.

Original version is miles better IMO. 
I don't remember the original version, but maybe that's a good thing. Smile
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Originally posted by progbethyname progbethyname wrote:

The Bravery of being out of range on that disc is one of the best things he’s done in an extremely long time.

Original version is miles better IMO. 


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Originally posted by progbethyname progbethyname wrote:

Well I’m not disappointed with the REDux. I think it is unique and has its place.

Certainly more in love with “the lockdown sessions. “
That is such a gem musically. Very well done.
“The Bravery of being out of range” on that disc is one of the best things he’s done in an extremely long time.
I'd forgotten just what a wonderful song that is. Thanks for the reminder. Thumbs Up
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Well I’m not disappointed with the REDux. I think it is unique and has its place.

Certainly more in love with “the lockdown sessions. “
That is such a gem musically. Very well done.
“The Bravery of being out of range” on that disc is one of the best things he’s done in an extremely long time.
Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣
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5 stars 1990: Roger Waters - The Wall - Live in Berlin - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyGHs2yXwu1Sg4DXha46hfqGs6LarGe8w

Roger Waters & Joni Mitchell (and one or two others) - The Tide is Turning for a new appreciation of Roger Waters' music in the wake of his marvellous Lockdown Sessions album. It's just a pity Roger had to then go and ruin it by doing a somewhat less than brilliant redux version of Dark Side of the Moon. As Mike mentioned earlier, if only the DSOTM redux had been as awesome as The Lockdown Sessions, it could've Breathed new life into a classic album which has really stood the test of Time fifty years on. Could've, Would've, Should've. Oh well, C'est La Vie, as we say in England. I guess Roger was just having One of Those Days, again.  Smile



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Of course :-)
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^ No. But if you don't like Roger Waters, you can choose to see it that way.
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Does "Going Solo' mean becoming self-centered ?
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This is it! Roger Waters' long-awaited remake of Dark Side of the Moon has finally arrived, celebrating the 50th anniversary of this iconic album. But, dare I say it, Roger's redux version is just a tad disappointing - even by my own low standards of awarding every other prog album a  5-star rating - and where Roger's tired and listless performance gives new meaning to the word "lethargic".  Confused

3 stars 2023: Roger Waters - The Dark Side of the Moon Redux - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDhajrZgo0TLJDDMa0XI_zqybDzGBoWfH



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The sublime Live version of Perfect Sense, featuring P.P Arnold and Katie Kissoon on backing vocals. Heart
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Originally posted by MikeEnRegalia MikeEnRegalia wrote:

I love the Lockdown Session versions. Almost perfect, and I'm quite disappointed of the DSOTM Redux style in comparison. Would have been awesome to hear DSOTM in Lockdown Session style ...

Yes, The Lockdown Sessions turned out to be much much better than I expected, especially after reading some of the negative comments regarding Roger's reworked version of Dark Side of the Moon, which I've still yet to hear in full. Here's a reminder of Two Suns in the Sunset - my favourite song from The Lockdown Sessions, where it's the two angelic backing singers who really turn the song into something very special indeed. Heart
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^^ Thanks. This is the place to be to experience positive vibes and let the love flow for Roger's wonderful lifetime of music. I generally avoid the negative Roger Waters threads, of which there are several. They're all just Waters under the bridge to me. Tongue

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I love the Lockdown Session versions. Almost perfect, and I'm quite disappointed of the DSOTM Redux style in comparison. Would have been awesome to hear DSOTM in Lockdown Session style ...
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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Originally posted by progbethyname progbethyname wrote:

Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Brilliant news! When the rest of the world was in lockdown during the Covid-19 scare, Roger Waters was busy recording The Lockdown Sessions (with special guests Jonathan Wilson and Dave Kilminster), the aim being to improve on his previous iconic works with Pink Floyd. So how do you improve on a masterpiece you may well ask? Just like this! Clap

5 stars<span style=": rgb248, 248, 252;"> 2022: Roger Waters - The Lockdown Sessions - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kHSppQrHjZrehfvgTQBS9nwG9b-dCKqZE</span>

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<span style=": rgb248, 248, 252;">* This outstanding album may have already been featured elsewhere. Wink</span>

Still Waters runs deep - so deep in fact that Roger's reworked version of Two Suns in the Sunset  

Yes. I finally bought this on CD. It is absolutely lovely. Two suns and the Sunset is my favourite. Amazing spin on that track.



Still Waters runs deep - so deep in fact that Roger's lovely reworked version of Two Suns in the Sunset runs right into my very heart and soul. Heart Hug


Wow. I love this attitude of yours. This uninhibited enthusiasm. Looks like we are in the same camp, my friend. Straight through the heart indeed.
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