Roger Waters - When the Wind Blows

Released only on vinyl in the U.S. when the film first came out in 1986 (and deleted shortly thereafter), this is the CD edition of the soundtrack to Raymond Briggs' anti-nuclear sci-fi cartoon about the fate of an ill-prepared retired English couple when nuclear Armageddon strikes. 15 tracks, over half by Pink Floyd's Roger Waters, and the balance by David Bowie, Squeeze, Hugh Cornwell, Genesis, and Paul Hardcastle - most of which were recorded especially for the film . EMI. 1996. Album Description

Where's the Waters?

In a word, disappointing. Maybe I didn't read close enough, but I thought I was getting something that resembled Roger Waters. If that's what you are looking for, you should seriously consider buying something else. April 14, 2008

Boring

Roger Waters is the lyrical genius of the modern era. I bought this film to see why he decided to devote his talents to this animated feature. In short, his efforts were cut from The Final Cut (pun intended). This is a dull story with no music to back it up. *yawn* If you're a Floyd Freak, buy the album and skip the movie. The movie is a waste of time. March 30, 2008

More like a singles album

With Roger Waters' songs on this album clocking in at under half an hour, it is hard for for much filler to exist. But exist it does in what appears to be more background soundtrack than actual songs. The two real songs, Towers of Faith and Folded Flags, are top notch Waters solo efforts. I would place them in ranks with his best stuff on Amused to Death and better than anything on Radio K.A.O.S. , or at least equal to The powers that be or home. Folded Flags should have taken the place of The Tide is Turning on KAOS, I think it suits the darker mood of the album better. The two Waters songs are relatively easy to obtain by digital piracy. I am not saying you should go download them, that is simply a fact. Oh, and the bowie song is good too. January 30, 2007

charming, tragic and still worth watching

A somewhat dated, yet still touching and still very relevant story of an English elderly couple who follow the directions of a government-produced brochure on how to survive The Bomb. Charming and tragic all at once. Another cinematic reminder of what would *really* happen if a nuclear war took place. This film is very hard to find. It may not turn out to be your favorite film of all time, and I don't think it's as good a movie as "Testament", but if it shows up at your local art house, don't miss it. November 19, 2005

A powerful reminder

I saw this film when it was released in 1986(I was 10 at the time), it has haunted me ever since. Its possible this film was seen by the leaders of both super powers in the eighties, and it could well have helped towards them lifting their fingers from the button.

You can get this film on DVD from Amazon UK now so I highly recommend getting hold of a copy!
October 11, 2005

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