So ya thought ya might like to go to the show?

In June of 1977, at the time lead singer of Pink Floyd, Roger Waters, spit on a fan in the middle of a concert. To be fair, the crowd had been unruly and the event had been so striking to him that it led to the release of one of the most groundbreaking concept albums that would impact music history forever.

The Wall is a twenty-six-song album that tells a story about war, generational trauma, despair, sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll. It follows Pink, a famous rockstar, and his spiral into isolation and eventual insanity. While the story itself is fictional, it’s strongly based on the real events and experiences of Roger Waters and the other Pink Floyd members, most notably former headman Syd Barrett who was forced to leave the band in 1968 due to mental health and drug use concerns.

Each song is written with such intricacy that you can vividly see events occurring. With this level of immersion, Waters creates a character you resent, sympathize with, and relate to, all at the same time. A story that’s captivating and charming, but simultaneously devastating and even alarming. It captures the societal climate of the time of its release, but unfortunately, almost every message presented is just as relevant as it was 40 years ago. With Roger Waters’ profound lyrics, David Gilmore’s trademark guitar, and the rest of the astonishing ensemble throughout, they managed to produce a work of art that continues to inspire almost five decades later. Every verse is full of feeling and symbolism, and it would take days to go through all the nuance to be found there.

Fortunately, there are some people that could sit and think about this album for years, so if you’re so inclined, please enjoy the show!