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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I can't understand why there's been negative reviews on this site because this album is superb.
If you're a fan of the Final Cut & The Wall (my two favourite Floyd albums) then you'll really enjoy listening to this album.
The Pros & Cons of Hitch Hiking was recommended to me by a friend and looking at reviews i very nearly didn't buy it, don't make that mistake!
If you're a fan of the Final Cut & The Wall (my two favourite Floyd albums) then you'll really enjoy listening to this album.
The Pros & Cons of Hitch Hiking was recommended to me by a friend and looking at reviews i very nearly didn't buy it, don't make that mistake!
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By Dazzla
Format:Audio CD
Despite the fact that I bought this album on release back in the 80's I still listen to this again and again as it remains as fresh and exciting now as it did then.
Without doubt this remains Waters' best piece as a 'solo' artist. It's lively, witty, dark and soulful; the music rolls along from light touches to rock anthem. Perhaps the inclusion of Clapton's guitar lends something and the result is a great work in the style of Floyd but with Waters' sense of 'operatic show'.
If you like Pink Floyd or Eric Clapton buy this; if you enjoy a real album that weaves interesting lyrics with strong guitar and melody then buy this. If you like Take That - don't. Enjoy.
Without doubt this remains Waters' best piece as a 'solo' artist. It's lively, witty, dark and soulful; the music rolls along from light touches to rock anthem. Perhaps the inclusion of Clapton's guitar lends something and the result is a great work in the style of Floyd but with Waters' sense of 'operatic show'.
If you like Pink Floyd or Eric Clapton buy this; if you enjoy a real album that weaves interesting lyrics with strong guitar and melody then buy this. If you like Take That - don't. Enjoy.
33 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
As a devout Floyd/Waters fan I'm fed up with so called music critics constant dismissal of this album as nothing but a failed attempt at recreating `The Dark Side Of The Moon' or `The Wall'. They have so missed the point, Roger does not need to recreate passed successes as he's a very rich man who lets face it does not need to work again, he continues to do so because he is a creative genius with a gift of story telling through his music. This album needs to be listened to over and over again, I'm still discovering something new 23 years later!
Pros shares lyrical and musical themes to The Wall its true as Waters wrote and demoed the piece for the Floyd as far back as 1979, Gilmour has since commented that it "was more of the same" as 'The Final Cut' with critics claiming there were a "lack of tunes" which I find amazing.
There is a running theme throughout the peice, the same melody recurs on five of the twelve tracks. Waters vocals have always come under fire, so what, he hasn't got the best voice but it is perfect for the music he writes, the shrieking and manic wails have always enhanced his more torturous songs, The Final Cut's `The Gunners Dream', The Wall's `Nobody Home' and Pro's 'Arabs With Knives'.
With the 'Pros And Cons Of Hitchhiking' Roger Waters takes the concept album to new heights on this 1984 masterpiece, his first album after leaving Pink Floyd. The songs represent scenes of a bizarre dream or nightmare, whichever way you want to visualise it. Waters brilliantly captures the strange and surreal experience of drifting in and out of a dream, with periods of tranquillity and lucidity, accompanied by hysterical and warped passages of confusion with moments of satire and humour.... Read more ›
Pros shares lyrical and musical themes to The Wall its true as Waters wrote and demoed the piece for the Floyd as far back as 1979, Gilmour has since commented that it "was more of the same" as 'The Final Cut' with critics claiming there were a "lack of tunes" which I find amazing.
There is a running theme throughout the peice, the same melody recurs on five of the twelve tracks. Waters vocals have always come under fire, so what, he hasn't got the best voice but it is perfect for the music he writes, the shrieking and manic wails have always enhanced his more torturous songs, The Final Cut's `The Gunners Dream', The Wall's `Nobody Home' and Pro's 'Arabs With Knives'.
With the 'Pros And Cons Of Hitchhiking' Roger Waters takes the concept album to new heights on this 1984 masterpiece, his first album after leaving Pink Floyd. The songs represent scenes of a bizarre dream or nightmare, whichever way you want to visualise it. Waters brilliantly captures the strange and surreal experience of drifting in and out of a dream, with periods of tranquillity and lucidity, accompanied by hysterical and warped passages of confusion with moments of satire and humour.... Read more ›
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The true soul that kept Pink Floyd going emerges in his soloist carreer
16 July 2008
By L. Pile
Format:Audio CD
When Waters left the Pink Floyd, as a long time fan of the band, I thought it was the end of an era.
This album, like the following albums of Roger Waters, made me feel that rather than the end it was the beginning of an era, especially of a chain of records made from a true artist, such as Waters and his real, genuine expression still capable to penetrate heart and soul of the listerers who keep their ears clean.
Both as a Waters fan and as a musician, I can tell that this album is technically stunning, emotionally deep and really amazing and I suggest to get (like I did) the following albums as well.
Let's not forget that Roger Waters is not only a truly good bassist, a passionate singer and songwriter, an uncorruptible artist but also a monstruous composer (check Ca Ira).
So yes, 5 stars from me, definitely!
This album, like the following albums of Roger Waters, made me feel that rather than the end it was the beginning of an era, especially of a chain of records made from a true artist, such as Waters and his real, genuine expression still capable to penetrate heart and soul of the listerers who keep their ears clean.
Both as a Waters fan and as a musician, I can tell that this album is technically stunning, emotionally deep and really amazing and I suggest to get (like I did) the following albums as well.
Let's not forget that Roger Waters is not only a truly good bassist, a passionate singer and songwriter, an uncorruptible artist but also a monstruous composer (check Ca Ira).
So yes, 5 stars from me, definitely!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Baldman
Format:Audio CD
The demise of Pink Floyd and the accrimony between Roger Waters and David Gilmour is well documented. As a previous reviewer has noted, they need each other to edit their work and trim off the excess. This album is not really RW's first solo album, that really is The Final Cut. Anyhow, this is a high concept album that is either a collection of interrelated pieces or one song with seperate movements. This album requires some concentration on the part of the listener and does need repeated listens to get the meaning of the piece. Musicianship is first class and Clapton as Gilmour works well, when you consider the soft rock that Clapton was releasing at this time. The cover was like a red rag to a bull at the time, but hints at the dark humour and curmudgeonly mood of Roger Waters, baiting the feminists of the early 80's. For less than £4 this is a steal, and given a chance this album will repay that in spades. A 30th anniversary deluxe edition with a concert cd would be a nice touch for 2014, Roger.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The pros and cons oh hitch-hiking was originally given mixed reviews, with alot of focus on the lack of any discernable melody through the album.
However, as a singular piece of work the music has stood the test of time and doesn't sound dated; something that Radio Kaos has suffered from somewhat.
With regards to the tracks themselves, personally I think Every Strangers Eyes is one of Roger's finest tracks but it really is the kind of album that you have to listen to in totality where the sum of the parts is perhaps greater than the individual tracks.
However, as a singular piece of work the music has stood the test of time and doesn't sound dated; something that Radio Kaos has suffered from somewhat.
With regards to the tracks themselves, personally I think Every Strangers Eyes is one of Roger's finest tracks but it really is the kind of album that you have to listen to in totality where the sum of the parts is perhaps greater than the individual tracks.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Ok some of this album is recycles of the Final Cut material but I love Waters' real and often desperate delivery of songs. Probably his weakest album but still great.
Published 20 days ago by Mr. Paul J. Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars
good cd
just played it a few times ,gets better every time i here it ,i would recommend it to music lovers out there
Published 3 months ago by anthony o brien
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gut wrenching and intense
I bought this album on it's release and as many reviews have said, it is an exceptional album. There were three Pink Floyds really - the Sid Floyd, the Waters Floyd and the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Allan Horne
5.0 out of 5 stars
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC
FORGET ALL THIS BOLLOCKS ABOUT PINK FLOYD VERSES ROGER WATERS . TAKE THIS ALBUM IN ISOLATION, APPLYING THE FORMULA THAT IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT GENRE OF MUSIC IT IS, OR WHO IT IS... Read more
Published 8 months ago by TARZANSMONKEY
5.0 out of 5 stars
Part four of The "Misery Trilogy"
What I like about this Waters Solo offering is that it doesn't last much over Forty Minutes, none of the songs over stay their welcome, I mean he could have made this album twice... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jimi jac
5.0 out of 5 stars
Waters at his best
I've just rediscovered this album. One of the downfalls of having your vinyl collection (temporarily) non resident is that you can't play albums you absolutely pored over in your... Read more
Published 14 months ago by G. Seabrook
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super album
This a really great album,It is one of the best albums that i have listened to in years,
It is up there with all Pink Floyd albums,not only that but an excellent price.
It is up there with all Pink Floyd albums,not only that but an excellent price.
Published 16 months ago by philco1940
4.0 out of 5 stars
Underrated
If The Final Cut is the Waters solo record that never was, then Pros And Cons is the Floyd record that should have been. Read more
Published 20 months ago by dynamitekid156
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love this album
I cannot believe this album is 27 years old.I recently played it again after not hearing it for some time.It sounds as fresh and exciting as it did when i first heard it. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Karl Hayes
4.0 out of 5 stars
'The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking' - Roger waters
My original order went missing in the post, Amazon sent a replacement without any fuss. Item as described. An excellent CD if you like Roger Waters music.
Published on 14 Jun 2011 by Leslie Ashby
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