The Final Cut (studio album) by Pink Floyd

Roger never had a great voice and it got worse by this album. The lack of Gilmour and Wright in songwriting definitely makes it even worse. And someone really needed to tell Roger to cut it with the repetitive themes, but no one did, so instead we got this rambling joke of an album.

That said, theres still more soul to this than most of Gilmour's creations.

This is an immersive album, an audio production intended to be listened to as a whole. The lyrics are outstanding, the music and sound effects simply create a mood that enhances what is being said. It is not for everyone or those expecting it to be like any other Pink Floyd album. Some editions have 'When the Tigers Broke Free' shoe horned into it and that really disrupts the listening experience, so try to find a copy with the original running order as listed on this site.

Definitely not as great as albums released between 1971 and 1979, but it doesn't mean that it is a bad album, it is actually good. I think that it has some strog lyrics and instrumental parts.

Underrated

A solid album, though you can tell Roger Waters had control of the band at this point and it sounds very much like a solo album. But there is some decent stuff here.

better than i remember

From Brandon8 02/11/2022 21:35

I enjoy many of Pink Floyd’s albums but this one didn’t take. Waters went too far here and this is a bloody mess.

Paranoid Eyes and Two Suns In The Sunset are great songs, would probably make a Pink Floyd best-of compilation. I also like Your Possible Pasts, but the rest of the album I found really boring.

A great album that may fly under the radar for most people due to their more acclaimed work. This album has numerous fantastic songs that build up brilliantly and always have a fantastic pay off. Musically, it is also very varied and multi layered, like most Floyd records, and so its gives you lots to look out for and enjoy. Lyrically and vocally it is very strong as well with the passion really dominating the record. However, there are a few tracks which are close to being filler. Also, I do think it is quite similar to the Wall and does struggle to be unique. Overall, an album that is well worth a listen as it is very enjoyable and is an under rated Floyd record.

Probably the Pink Floyd album that grows on you the most. A bit repetitive and sometimes uninspired but if you give it time and establish an emotional connection with the songs (and Roger's feelings) you'll definitely see the album from a more pleasurable perspective.