What is The Final Cut?
Q: What is The Final Cut?
A: The Final Cut is the twelfth studio album by Pink Floyd.
Q: When was it recorded?
A: It was recorded at various studios in the UK from July to December 1982.
Q: Who wrote all of the songs on the album?
A: All of the songs on The Final Cut were written solely by Roger Waters, the band's bassist and primary songwriter.
Q: Did Rick Wright participate in any way on this album?
A: No, Rick Wright had been fired by Waters during the recording of The Wall, so he does not appear at all on The Final Cut.
Q: How much involvement did David Gilmour have with this album?
A: David Gilmour only sings lead vocals on one of the twelve songs; all other tracks are sung entirely by Roger Waters.
Q: Is it considered a true Pink Floyd album?
A: Some people consider it more as a Roger Waters solo album than a true Pink Floyd release due to his dominance over its production and because of tension between him and other members of the band during recording.
Q: Have any of its songs ever been performed live by Pink Floyd?
A: No, none of its songs have ever been performed live by Pink Floyd, though some have been performed live by Waters during solo tours.
