The former pink floyd bassist did pen the wall after all, a double album built around the concept of selfimposed isolation behind the title obstacle. Roger waters the complete guide overview roger waters discography roger waters discography studio albums the pros and cons of hitch hiking radio k. After two solo albums of varying success, waters didnt release anything for five years before amused to death, and its maybe because of this break that instead of spitting missives in the way of his exfloyd bandmates dave gilmour. Once in a while an album comes along which demands to be spoken about, particularly when it seems to be neglected by the masses. What did roger waters try to say in the album amused to death. Roger waters celebrated 1992 solo album, amused to death, will return july 24better than evercourtesy of a new remaster from columbia recordslegacy recordings. This complex concept album takes its title from a book by author neil postman that also explores and alerts us to the dangers of the ways the media shapes our. One of the albums noteworthy guest musicians was guitar great jeff beck, whose brilliant playing is a true highlight of several tracks, including what god wants, part iii. And waters himself appears in fine voice throughout. The albums title was inspired by neil postmans book amusing ourselves to death a remastered remix by waters and james. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Amused to death was produced by patrick leonard, waters, and was coproduced with nick griffiths in london at the billiard room, olympic studios, cts studios, angel recording studios and abbey road studios. Public discourse in the age of show business 1985 is a book by educator neil postman.
Today, television is just one option in an endless array of. Expink floyd bassistsongwriter roger waters hasnt had a proper solo album since 1992s amused to death, and it wasnt exactly heavily trumpeted at the time of its release. Roger waters amused to death certainly filled that criteria when it was first released in 1992, and it remains to be seen how its 2015 reissue will be received publicly. Produced by waters and patrick leonard, it is mixed in qsound to enhance its spatial feel. May 28, 2008 but for all of the pomposity, hamfisted philosophizing, and songs needlessly listed in multiple parts, waters amused to death is still a pretty good album. By placing your order, you agree to our terms of use. Apr 15, 2015 roger waters has formally announced a newly remastered version of his 1992 solo album amused to death. The art has been updated for 2015 by sean evans, the creative director of waters 201020 the wall live tour and movie. Amused to death is a solid album both conceptually and musically, showcasing waters as an artist who, like his work with pink floyd, conveys his thoughts and ideals with pinpoint accuracy so that they are engraved within his audiences mind. Pre order the hunger games prequel now download our free nook app buy 1. But for all of the pomposity, hamfisted philosophizing, and songs needlessly listed in multiple parts, waters amused to death is still a pretty good album. Amused to death talks about how every aspect of our lives are controlled and manipulated by the mass media and how the controllers of the mass media are supposed god and how they impose their world views upon us and how an alien species would vi.
Roger waters, amused to death broche roger waters achat. Roger waters was the main lyricist for the classic british rock band pink floyd. Thankfully, amused to death stands up on its own as one of the better, more intriguing postfloyd records. Originally released in 1992, amused to death has been rereleased with remastered audio and bluray. Roger waters started working on amused to death in 1987 when he first wrote perfect sense. Amused to death is the third studio album by english musician roger waters, released 7 september 1992 on columbia. By the time waters unleashed amused to death, everyones appreciation.
Dsd file created from the 19224 digital master using meitner dsd converters. He was participating in a panel on george orwell s nineteen eightyfour and the contemporary world. The albums title was inspired by neil postmans book amusing ourselves to death. Waters roger amused to death amused to death doctor doctor what is wrong with me this supermarket life is getting long what is the heart life of a colour tv what is the shelf life of a teenage queen ooh western woman ooh western girl news hound sniffs the. Twentythree years later, amused to death speaks to our present moment in ways. Roger waters has formally announced a newly remastered version of his 1992 solo album amused to death. Angry sentiment and sheer emotion are leveled at a range of issues. Roger waters amused to death by roger waters goodreads. Roger waters, amused to death, roger waters, music sales omnibus press. Up next for the counterbalance series is david bowies the rise and fall of. Jul 15, 2015 roger waters celebrated 1992 solo album, amused to death, will return july 24better than evercourtesy of a new remaster from columbia recordslegacy recordings.
This release is almost identical to roger waters amused to death with the difference being the distribution code printed on the bottom right hand corner of the rear inlay which on this release is cb 811 and on that release is cb 681. Oct 07, 20 roger waters licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of columbialegacy. Roger watersamused to deathdsd single rate 28mhz64fs. With amused to death, roger waters sounded the alarm about a society increasingly and unthinkingly in thrall to its television screens. War is roger waters great muse, the impetus for so much of his work, including the semiautobiographical 1979 opus the wall. Roger waters amused to death backs in japan ultimate editions one of rock masterpieces by roger waters, amused to death, which was originally released in 1992, backs with ultimate sound treatment and new cover artwork. Find similar albums to amused to death roger waters on allmusic. The book is now 20 years old, it applies just as well or better today then when it was written. The album features jeff beck on lead guitar on several tracks. Amused to death traduzione roger waters mtv testi e canzoni. What did roger waters try to say in the album amused to. This species has amused itself to death no tears to cry, no feelings left this species has amused itself to death amused itself to death amused itself to death repeating switch channels alf razzell. Neil postman, inspired waters the founding member of pink floyd to make the cd.
The books origins lay in a talk postman gave to the frankfurt book fair in 1984. Jeff beck adds his brand of guitar pyrotechnics to several tracks. This species has amused itself to death amused itself to death amused itself to death we watched the tragedy unfold we did as we were told we bought and sold it was the greatest show on earth but then it was over we oohed and aahed we drove our racing cars we ate our last few jars of caviar and somewhere out there in the stars a keeneyed lookout. Amused to death lyrics by roger waters lyrics depot. George roger waters born 6 september 1943 in great bookham, surrey, united kingdom is an english musician, singersongwriter and composer. Roger waters amused to death 200g vinyl 2lp shop music. If you are an amused to death fan and have bluray and 5. Lyrically, amused to death is filled with waters touchstones like sex, death and oppression. Shop tour merch, in the pink book, tshirts, music, and accessories from the official roger waters store. The final cut, his last album with pink floyd, functioned as an explicit sequel to the wall, but 1992s amused to death acts as something of a coda, a work where waters revisits his obsessions both musical and lyrical and ties them together with the masterful.
This supermarket life, is getting long what is the heart life of a color tv. Aug 06, 2015 amused to death was a triumph back in 1992, and it still is. Roger waters amused to death audiophile reference recordings. Roger waters amused to death album lyrics letssingit.
And on his third solo album, waters returned to the subject of being cut off, only this time the separation was not due to some mental construction of white brick, but technology instead. Years later, i saw bill hubbards name on the memorial to the missing at aras. Watch the video for amused to death from roger waters s amused to death for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Roger waters licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of columbialegacy. Amused to death is the third studio album by english musician roger waters, released 7. Amused to death was a triumph back in 1992, and it still is. An unblinking look at an entertainmentobsessed society, amused to death addresses issues that have only grown in complexity and urgency over the past two decades. It seems that this waters release suspense reached its logic end. Twentythree years later, amused to death speaks to our present moment in ways that could scarcely have been anticipated two decades ago. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Tracklist with lyrics of the album amused to death 1992 from roger waters, including the top songs.
The 2015 sacd edition of amused to death features a new 5. The art has been updated for 2015 by sean evans, the creative director of waters 201020 the wall live tour. Get the guaranteed best price on rock vinyl ps like the roger waters amused to death at musicians friend. An often and unfairly overlooked gem, which deserved a decent polishing and the chance to have a second go. At first i was very disappointed with the sound quality, but playing it with a bit more detail than i play the wilson 5. With this album, waters touches heavily on the dangers of capitalism, the insensitivity of the human race, the ridiculousness of war, and the onslaught of. Roger waters amused to death lyrics and tracklist genius. This release was issued in a standard jewel case with a black tray whereas the cb 681 release was issued in a standard jewel case with a clear tray. The solo years volume 1 other albums music from the body when the wind blows singles. Roger waters amused to death certainly filled that criteria when it was first released in 1992, and it remains to be seen. Somehow it seems a shame that it has taken us 25 years to live up to roger waters vision. Roger waters announces newly remixed version of amused to death.
This species has amused itself to death amused itself to death it has amused itself to death we watched the tragedy unfold we did as we were told we bought and sold it was the greatest show on earth but then it was over we oohed and aahed we drove our racing cars we ate our last few jars of caviar and somewhere out there in the stars a keen. Aug 31, 2015 once in a while an album comes along which demands to be spoken about, particularly when it seems to be neglected by the masses. Bmg rights management us, llc, aresa, latinautor peermusic, bmi broadcast music inc. Apr 19, 2014 roger waters licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of columbialegacy. On one track, in fact, waters shows an actual sense of humor for once in his life. Roger waters amused to death opinions on 2015 remix. Roger waters announces newly remixed version of amused to. Much of the frontal philosophical assault remains on the first half, but the second half lulls you into pleasant 5. One of the albums noteworthy guest musicians was guitar great jeff beck, whose playing is a true highlight of several tracks, including what god wants, part iiiand seven others. Expink floyd bassistsongwriter roger waters hasnt had a proper solo album since 1992s amused to death, and it wasnt exactly heavily trumpeted at the time of. Waters very next release was amused to death, one of his more political outings. Watch as roger waters discusses the 2015 edition of amused to death, completed by longtime roger waters and pink floyd collaborator and coproducer, james gu.
Eagles drummer don henley contributes vocals to watching tv. Roger waters amused to death 2015 coming july 24th. Talk to the average roger waters fan, and theyll probably tell you that this is their favourite solo album of his. I used to have this album on a cd ever since it came out in the nineties, one of my dearest albums in collection. Amused to death is a music studio album recording by roger waters crossover progprogressive rock released in 1992 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. Amused to death ca ira live albums the wall live in berlin compilation albums flickering flame. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. With amused to death, roger waters sounded the alarm about a society increasingly and unthinkingly. This species has amused itself to death amused itself to death amused itself to death we watched the tragedy unfold we did as we were told we bought and sold it was the greatest show on earth but then it was over we ohhed and aahed we drove our racing cars we ate our last few jars of caviar and somewhere out there in the stars a keeneyed lookout. Itll be available in a variety of formats including cd, bluray, sacd, hires digital.