Pink Floyd - The Wall - Released Year 1979
Tracklist front / back album covers
Side one/Disc one
1. "In the Flesh?" 3:16
2. "The Thin Ice" 2:27
3. "Another Brick in the Wall, Part 1" 3:11
4. "The Happiest Days of Our Lives" 1:46
5. "Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2" 3:59
6. "Mother" 5:32
Total length: 20:11
Side two/Disc one
1. "Goodbye Blue Sky" 2:45
2. "Empty Spaces" 2:10
3. "Young Lust" 3:25
4. "One of My Turns" 3:41
5. "Don't Leave Me Now" 4:08
6. "Another Brick in the Wall, Part 3" 1:18
7. "Goodbye Cruel World" 1:16
Total length: 18:43
Side three/Disc two
1. "Hey You" 4:40
2. "Is There Anybody Out There?" 2:44
3. "Nobody Home" 3:26
4. "Vera" 1:35
5. "Bring the Boys Back Home" 1:21
6. "Comfortably Numb" 6:23
Total length: 20:09
Side four/Disc two
1. "The Show Must Go On" 1:36
2. "In the Flesh" 4:15
3. "Run Like Hell" 4:20
4. "Waiting for the Worms" 4:04
5. "Stop" 0:30
6. "The Trial" 5:13
7. "Outside the Wall" 1:41
Total length: 21:39
Side one/Disc one
1. "In the Flesh?" 3:16
2. "The Thin Ice" 2:27
3. "Another Brick in the Wall, Part 1" 3:11
4. "The Happiest Days of Our Lives" 1:46
5. "Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2" 3:59
6. "Mother" 5:32
Total length: 20:11
Side two/Disc one
1. "Goodbye Blue Sky" 2:45
2. "Empty Spaces" 2:10
3. "Young Lust" 3:25
4. "One of My Turns" 3:41
5. "Don't Leave Me Now" 4:08
6. "Another Brick in the Wall, Part 3" 1:18
7. "Goodbye Cruel World" 1:16
Total length: 18:43
Side three/Disc two
1. "Hey You" 4:40
2. "Is There Anybody Out There?" 2:44
3. "Nobody Home" 3:26
4. "Vera" 1:35
5. "Bring the Boys Back Home" 1:21
6. "Comfortably Numb" 6:23
Total length: 20:09
Side four/Disc two
1. "The Show Must Go On" 1:36
2. "In the Flesh" 4:15
3. "Run Like Hell" 4:20
4. "Waiting for the Worms" 4:04
5. "Stop" 0:30
6. "The Trial" 5:13
7. "Outside the Wall" 1:41
Total length: 21:39
The Wall is Pink Floyd’s 1979 rock opera and concept album that stands as one of the most ambitious and iconic works in music history. It tells the story of Pink, a troubled rock star who builds a metaphorical wall around himself to isolate from the world. Themes of alienation, trauma, war, and personal despair run deep throughout the album.
Combining theatrical storytelling, progressive rock, and groundbreaking production, The Wall became a cultural phenomenon—spawning a film, elaborate live shows, and enduring hits like “Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2” and “Comfortably Numb.”
🎭 Concept and Themes
The album explores psychological isolation and emotional barriers, using the wall as a symbol for self-imposed alienation.
It addresses issues such as childhood trauma, authoritarian education, war’s devastating impact, and mental breakdown.
The narrative is highly autobiographical, largely inspired by Roger Waters’ own experiences and struggles.
Fun Facts about The Wall
🎸 The iconic guitar solo in “Comfortably Numb” is considered one of David Gilmour’s finest performances.
🎤 “Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2” features a children’s choir from a London school, which sparked controversy for its anti-establishment lyrics.
🎧 The album’s production involved complex studio techniques, including extensive use of sound effects, voice-overs, and orchestration.
🎹 The Wall’s live shows featured a giant inflatable wall built on stage that the band performed behind and then dramatically tore down.
🎥 The album was adapted into a 1982 film directed by Alan Parker, which became a cult classic blending surreal visuals with the music.
🥁 The album spent 15 weeks at number one on the US Billboard chart and sold over 30 million copies worldwide.
Why The Wall is a Must-Listen
One of the most influential concept albums and rock operas ever made
Combines storytelling, music, and theatrical performance like no other album before it
A deep dive into human psychology and societal critique wrapped in unforgettable melodies
A cultural milestone that continues to inspire musicians, filmmakers, and fans worldwide
The Wall remains essential for any Pink Floyd fan or anyone interested in progressive rock, concept albums, and music with powerful emotional impact.
The Wall is the 11th studio album by English rock band Pink Floyd, released 30 November 1979 on Harvest and Columbia Records. It is a rock opera that explores Pink, a jaded rockstar whose eventual self-imposed isolation from society is symbolized by a wall. The album was a commercial success, topping the US charts for 15 weeks, and reaching number three in the UK. It initially received mixed reviews from critics, many of whom found it overblown and pretentious, but later came to be considered one of the greatest albums of all time.
Bassist Roger Waters conceived The Wall during Pink Floyd's 1977 In The Flesh tour, modeling the character of Pink after himself and former bandmate Syd Barrett. Recording spanned from December 1978 to November 1979. Producer Bob Ezrin helped to refine the concept and bridge tensions during recording, as the band were struggling with personal and financial issues at the time. The Wall is the last album to feature Pink Floyd as a quartet; keyboardist Richard Wright was fired by Waters during production, but stayed on as a salaried musician. Three singles were issued from the album: "Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2" (the band's only US number-one single), "Run Like Hell", and "Comfortably Numb". From 1980 to 1981, Pink Floyd performed the full album on a tour that featured elaborate theatrical effects.
The Wall was adapted into a 1982 feature film of the same name and remains one of the best-known concept albums.. The album has sold more than 24 million copies, is the second best-selling in the band's catalog, and is one of the best-selling of all time. Some of the outtakes from the recording sessions were later used on the group's next album, The Final Cut (1983). In 2000 it was voted number 30 in Colin Larkin's All Time Top 1000 Albums. In 2003, Rolling Stone listed The Wall at number 87 on its list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time". From 2010 to 2013, Waters staged a new Wall live tour that became the highest-grossing tour by a solo musician.
