Shall I Buy "Radio KAOS?"

I've never been interested in solo material, but Roger Waters must be a definite exception. I sampled it on...ugh...CDNow, and it sounded great, BUT--I've read about the concept, and how complex it is to understand. Does he really manage to grapple to the concept in 8 songs? Do the dialogue and Jim Ladd announcements overshadow the music? Should I even buy it? (Stop asking things!)
--Bud Sturguess

I think KAOS is the least likeable of his three solo efforts. Have you heard the other ones? I would strongly recommend Amused To Death if you wanted to start somewhere.

Okay, I see your point, but "Amused to Death" is about the violent side of the world isn't it? Isn't that a topic that he's covered more times than Polly Samson's had to write lyrics for Dave because he didn't know how?

Um...yeah...the themes are farely familiar. But the music has a new feel to it. Definitely some awesome songs on that album. Can only imagine what it would have been like if Gilmour, write and Mason had contributed.

Do you mean the part about Mason, Wright, and Gilmour in a good way or a bad way?

i think he meant it in a good way. maybe. it is a little ambiguous isn't it?

You should get Radio Kaos and enjoy the groovy 80's music. I think it's good, especially 'the Tide Is Turning'.

Okay, much appreciated. But still, there's one question. Does the dialogue between "Billy" and Jim Ladd I've read about overshadow the music?

No it doesn't.

Okay, thanks!

No problem.

I meant it would have been better with the other three.

It's not very Floydy is it?

No. Just like Gilmour's stuff is lacking in the lyric department, ATD lacks a bit in the music department. Jeff Beck does some really nice guitar work work though. And the duet with Don Henley is worth a mention too.

It's "what God wants".

So you better buy it, if you know what's good for you!

Fears,

Mark