ROGER WATERS - Radio KAOS K-A-O-S - 12" Vinyl LP Album

Radio K.A.O.S is the second solo album by Roger Waters and was released in 1987

 

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Album Description:

In 1987, former Pink Floyd bassist, Roger Waters, released his second solo album, Radio K.A.O.S. on a 12” vinyl LP. The album is a concept album and tells the story of a disabled man named Billy who has the ability to communicate with radio waves. Waters wrote the songs and produced the album himself, with the help of a few musicians. The album received mixed reviews upon its release but has since gained a cult following.

As mentioned earlier, Radio K.A.O.S. is a concept album that tells the story of Billy, a disabled man who has the ability to communicate with radio waves. Billy’s story is told through the lyrics of the songs on the album. The concept of the album is a commentary on the state of the world and the power that the media holds in shaping public opinion. The album’s title, Radio K.A.O.S., is a play on words and refers to chaos in the radio waves.

The music on Radio K.A.O.S. is a departure from Waters’ previous work with Pink Floyd. The album has a more electronic sound and features prominent use of synthesizers and drum machines. The songs on the album are generally upbeat and have a more pop-oriented sound than Waters’ previous work. Despite the change in musical style, the album retains Waters’ trademark cynicism and social commentary.

Upon its release, Radio K.A.O.S. received mixed reviews. Some critics praised the album for its electronic sound and political commentary, while others criticized it for being too simplistic and lacking the complexity of Waters’ previous work with Pink Floyd. The album was a commercial success, however, and reached number 25 on the UK album charts.

Despite its mixed reception, Radio K.A.O.S. has since gained a cult following among fans of Roger Waters and Pink Floyd. The album’s themes of media manipulation and political commentary are still relevant today and continue to resonate with audiences. The album has been reissued several times on vinyl and CD and remains an important part of Roger Waters’ discography.

This album includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by and photos.
  

Music Genre:

  Acid Psych Prog Rock Music
Album  Production information: Produced by Ian Ritchie and Roger Waters

Record Label Information:

  EMI 2407831

Media Format:

  12" Full-Length Vinyl LP  Gramophone Record

Year and Country:

  1987 Made in EEC
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Roger Waters: The Creative Genius Behind Pink Floyd

Roger Waters is a British musician, songwriter, and composer, best known as the creative force behind the iconic band Pink Floyd. He was born on September 6, 1943, in Surrey, England. From an early age, Waters demonstrated a love for music, and he started playing the guitar at the age of 12. His father, Eric Fletcher Waters, was killed in the Second World War when Roger was just a few months old. This event had a profound impact on Waters' life and shaped his artistic vision.

Waters attended the University of Westminster, where he studied architecture. However, it was during this time that he formed Pink Floyd, along with fellow students Syd Barrett, Nick Mason, and Richard Wright. The band's early years were marked by experimentation and a psychedelic sound, with Waters serving as the primary songwriter and bassist.

As Pink Floyd's success grew, Waters became the driving force behind the band's creative output. He wrote some of their most iconic songs, including "Another Brick in the Wall," "Wish You Were Here," and "Comfortably Numb." Waters' lyrics often explored themes of isolation, mental illness, and the human condition, and his compositions combined progressive rock, blues, and classical music.

Waters' influence on Pink Floyd's sound and image was profound. He conceptualized many of the band's most ambitious projects, including the concept album "The Wall" and the film adaptation of the same name. The album, which was released in 1979, explored the themes of alienation and personal tragedy, and its release was accompanied by a series of elaborate live performances that included a massive wall constructed on stage, which was eventually destroyed in the show's climactic finale.

Despite the band's success, Waters and his bandmates had creative differences, and he left Pink Floyd in 1985. After departing the band, Waters embarked on a successful solo career, releasing several critically acclaimed albums and touring extensively. In his solo work, Waters continued to explore themes of political and social commentary, as well as his own personal experiences.

Waters' legacy extends far beyond his music career. He is a committed political activist and has used his platform to raise awareness for a range of issues, including human rights and environmentalism. He has been an outspoken critic of the Israeli government's policies towards Palestine and has been involved in the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement.  

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