Description
Roger Waters – Radio K.A.O.S. (1987, Japanese Edition)
A bold sonic transmission from the mind of Pink Floyd’s co-founder, Radio K.A.O.S. is Roger Waters’ second solo album—a concept-driven narrative that fuses political commentary, technological anxiety, and human vulnerability into a gripping audio drama. Told through the voice of Billy, a disabled man who can hear radio waves and communicate via a computer, the album unfolds as a pirate radio broadcast from the fictional Radio KAOS station.
This Japanese edition is a collector’s gem, featuring:
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📀 one disc & Two cut out label discs with striking black-and-green pixelated design
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🗺️ A fold-out insert with a vivid map motif and photo imagery
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📄 Bilingual tracklist sheet (English & Japanese)
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🖋️ Lyric sheet in green-on-black, echoing the album’s digital aesthetic
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🇯🇵 Obi strip and Japanese liner notes
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💽 Sony Music Entertainment release (MHCP 692), stereo, JASRAC certified
🎧 Tracklist
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Radio Waves – The opening broadcast, pulsing with urgency and rebellion
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Who Needs Information – A critique of media manipulation and surveillance
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Me or Him – A haunting reflection on identity and guilt
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The Powers That Be – A biting indictment of institutional control
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Sunset Strip – Billy’s dream of escape and freedom
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Home – A melancholic meditation on displacement and longing
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Four Minutes – A chilling countdown to nuclear annihilation
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The Tide Is Turning (After Live Aid) – A hopeful finale inspired by global unity
