I consider The Wall somewhat underrated. I think it has a reputation for being this prolonged Roger Waters masturbation session, but as far as concept albums go, it's a real achievement. It's got great music, awesome visuals, touches on very human emotions/subjects on a level that few albums do and.. I love how bleak it is. I'm a sucker for occasional feelbad.
It was one of my first rock albums (besides "golden oldies") and we also had a VHS of the live concert when I was a kid, though that may have been a bootleg. Later on in my teens, I also enjoyed (?) the movie with Geldoff.
I actually haven't checked out Roger Waters The Wall, but I've almost bought it a couple of times now. From what I gather, the latest is good stuff.
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