An ambitious rock opera about isolation and breakdown, theatrical and bleak, with 'Comfortably Numb' as its emotional peak. It works as narrative and as a run of strong individual songs. Best taken in one sitting. A 1979 record that fills in the story between the landmarks.
On vinyl: Both originals and reissues can sound excellent — the mastering matters more than the era.
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Links below are affiliate links.
Links open Amazon search results. Watch on YouTube →
Tracks from this album on our lists
- Comfortably Numb on Best Songs of the 1970s
We don't reproduce full tracklists — only the songs from this record we've featured in our best-of lists.
More from Pink Floyd — where to go next
If you have The Wall, these are the Pink Floyd records worth reaching for next.
-
1
The Dark Side of the Moon1973 · RockStart here
-
2
The Piper at the Gates of Dawn1967 · RockClassic
-
3
Meddle1971 · RockClassic
-
4
Wish You Were Here1975 · RockClassic
-
5
Animals1977 · RockClassic
If you like The Wall, try
Physical GraffitiLed Zeppelin
QuadropheniaThe Who
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from MarsDavid Bowie
Exile on Main St.The Rolling Stones
All Things Must PassGeorge Harrison
The RiverBruce Springsteen