ROGER WATERS DAVID BOWIE WHEN THE WIND BLOWS RAYMOND BRIGGS 12" Vinyl LP Album

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"When The Wind Blows" is a 12" vinyl LP album released in 1986 by Roger Waters and David Bowie. The album was created as a soundtrack to the animated film of the same name, based on Raymond Briggs' graphic novel. The film is a harrowing tale of an elderly couple, Jim and Hilda, who live in the English countryside and are ill-prepared for a nuclear attack.

The music is haunting and atmospheric, perfectly capturing the sense of fear and uncertainty that permeates the film. The album also features contributions from other notable musicians, including Paul Carrack, The Bleeding Heart Band, and Andy Fairweather-Low.

Despite the heavy subject matter of the film and the album, there are moments of beauty and tenderness on "When The Wind Blows"".

"When The Wind Blows" received critical acclaim upon its release, with many critics praising the haunting and evocative music. The album was also a commercial success, reaching number 45 on the UK album charts.

"When The Wind Blows" is a motion picture based on Raymond Brigg's best-selling novel. It is a powerful, unforgettable story about the consequence of nuclear war and it makes a horrific point! Released in October 1986 and featuring music and songs by Roger Waters, David Bowie, Genesis,and Squeeze, this animated masterpiece was created and produced by the makers of The Beatles motion picture, "Yellow Submarine". "When the Wind Blows" not only touches the heart but comes close to being the most disturbing animated feature since "Animal Farm".

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