Roger Waters considers The Wall his favorite Pink Floyd album due to its narrative, shape, technical and philosophical accomplishments.
Waters reveals that The Wall has outsold The Dark Side of the Moon in the United States and has become one of the top three best-selling albums ever.
The success of The Wall was anticipated by Waters, who believed in its appeal and class, especially noting the impact of the song “Money” on radio.
Waters attributes the longevity and popularity of The Wall to its political honesty and lack of contrivance, which resonates with listeners.
Waters emphasizes the importance of truthfulness and passionate attachment to political and philosophical ideals in music to avoid sounding “silly” and maintain relevance.
