Roger Waters - The Pros And Cons Of Hitch Hiking
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Roger Waters – The Pros And Cons Of Hitch Hiking

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When dissected carefully, The Pros and Cons of Hitch-Hiking become a fascinating conceptual voyage into the workings of the human psyche. As an abstract peer into the intricate functions of the subconscious, Waters’ first solo album involves numerous dream sequences that both figuratively and symbolically unravel his struggle with marriage, fidelity, commitment, and age at the height of a midlife crisis. While the songs (titled by the times in which Waters experiences each dream) seem to lack in musical fluidity at certain points, they make up for it with ingenious symbolism and his brilliant use of stream of consciousness within a subconscious realm. Outside of the deep but sometimes patchy narrative framework, the music slightly lacks rhythm or hooks, except for the title track which includes some attractive guitar playing via Eric Clapton. David Sanborn‘s saxophone is another attribute, adding some life to “Go Fishing” and “The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking.” But it’s truly the imagery and the visual design of the album that is front and center, since the importance lies in what Waters is trying to get across to the audience, decorated somewhat casually by his singing and the music. With Pink Floyd, the marriage of Waters’ concepts and ideas with the talented musicianship of the rest of the band presented a complete masterpiece in both thought and music, while his solo efforts lean more toward the conceptual aspects of his work. With this in mind, The Pros and Cons of Hitch-Hiking continue to showcase Waters’ unprecedented knack for addressing his darkest thoughts and conceptions in a most extraordinary fashion.

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Harvest 1C 064 2401051, Stereo LP, Album, Gat Europe 1984

Side 1.

1. 4:30am (Apparently They Were Traveling Abroad) 3:14
4:33am (Running Shoes) / 4:37am (Arabs With Knives And West German Skies) (6:22)
2. 4:33am (Running Shoes)
3. 4:37am (Arabs With Knives And West German Skies)
4. 4:39am (For The First Time Today – Part 2) 2:04
4:41am (Sexual Revolution) / 4:47am (The Remains Of Our Love) (7:54)
5. 4:41am (Sexual Revolution)
6. 4:47am (The Remains Of Our Love)
4:50am (Go Fishing) / 4:56am (For The First Time Today – Part 1) / 4:58am (Dunroamin, Duncarin, Dunlivin) (11:40)

Side 2.

1. 4:50am (Go Fishing)
2. 4:56am (For The First Time Today – Part 1)
3. 4:58am (Dunroamin, Duncarin, Dunlivin)
4. 5:01am (The Pros And Cons Of Hitch Hiking – Part 10) 4:36
5. 5:06am (Every Strangers Eyes) 4:49
6. 5:11am (The Moment Of Clarity) 1:25

Credits:

Art Direction [Co-ordination] – The Artful Dodgers
Backing Vocals – Doreen Chanter
Backing Vocals – Katie Kissoon
Backing Vocals – Madeline Bell
Conductor, Arranged By – Michael Kamen
Design [Sleeve Design] – Gerald Scarfe
Design [Sleeve Design] – Roger Waters
Drums – Andy Newmark
Effects [Sfx Boffin] – Michael King
Engineer – Andy Jackson
Engineer [Assistant] – Laura Boisan
Horns – Kevin Flanagan
Horns – Raphael Ravenscroft
Horns – Vic Sullivan
Illustration, Typography [Lettering] – Gerald Scarfe
Lead Guitar – Eric Clapton
Mastered By – Doug Sax
Mastered By – Mike Reese
Orchestra – National Philharmonic Orchestra
Organ [Hammond Organ], Twelve-String Guitar – Andy Brown
Percussion – Ray Cooper
Photography By – Alex Henderson
Piano – Michael Kamen
Producer – Michael Kamen
Producer – Roger Waters
Rhythm Guitar, Bass Guitar, Vocals – Roger Waters
Saxophone – David Sanborn
Voice Actor [Hells Angel’s Girlfriend] – Madeline Bell
Voice Actor [Hells Angel] – Jack Palance
Voice Actor [Hitch Hiker & Waitress] – Cherry Vanilla
Voice Actor [Man] – Roger Waters
Voice Actor [Truck Drivers] – Ed Bishop
Voice Actor [Truck Drivers] – Manning Redwood
Voice Actor [Welshman In Operating Theatre] – Andy Quigley
Voice Actor [Wife] – Beth Porter
Written-By – Roger Waters

Media Condition: Mint- (M-)
Sleeve Condition: Mint- (M-)

This release does not have “Printed in Holland by EMI Services Benelux B.V., Uden” prtinted on the back of the cover.

Holophonics by Zuccarelli Labs Ltd ©
Recorded in England at Olympic, Eel Pie & The Billiard Room between Feb & Dec 1983.
Mastered at the Mastering Lab Los Angles.

This album is dedicated to Carolyne.

Eric Clapton appears courtesy of Warner Brothers Records Ltd.
Andy Brown appears courtesy of EMI Records Ltd.
℗ 1984 Original sound recordings made by Roger Waters Music Limited.
© 1984 Roger Waters Music Limited.

Direct Metal Mastering.

Made in EEC.

 

 

 

Barcode and Other Identifiers:

Barcode 5099924010511
Barcode 5 099924 010511
Label Code LC 1305
Matrix / Runout 1C 064 2401051 B
Matrix / Runout 1C 064 2401051 A
Matrix / Runout 2401051-B5+D
Matrix / Runout 2401051-A5+D
Rights Society STEMRA
Rights Society GEMA

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Weight0,5 kg
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