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The “Us + Them” tour, conducted by Roger Waters from 2017 to 2018, was another significant chapter in his career as a solo artist. This tour followed the release of his 2017 album “Is This the Life We Really Want?” and was noted for its blend of musical performance and strong political commentary. Here are some key aspects of the “Us + Them” tour:
Concept and Setlist
- Album Promotion: While the tour supported Waters’ 2017 album “Is This the Life We Really Want?”, it was not limited to the new material. The setlist included a broad selection of songs from Waters’ solo career and his time with Pink Floyd.
- Pink Floyd Classics: Much of the setlist consisted of classic Pink Floyd songs, particularly from albums like “The Dark Side of the Moon,” “Wish You Were Here,” “Animals,” and “The Wall.” This choice of songs provided a nostalgic experience for Pink Floyd fans.
Production and Performance
- Stage Production: The tour was notable for its high production value. It featured state-of-the-art sound and visual effects, including massive video screens, quadraphonic sound, and elaborate lighting.
- Immersive Experience: The shows were designed to be immersive, with visuals and sound that enveloped the audience, enhancing the impact of the music and the thematic content of the show.
Political and Social Commentary
- Thematic Focus: True to Waters’ style, the “Us + Them” tour was heavy on social and political commentary. The performances often featured anti-war themes and critiques of contemporary political issues.
- Visual Imagery: The use of visual imagery during the shows was powerful and provocative, directly addressing various social and political issues. This aspect of the tour was praised by some for its boldness, while it also drew criticism from others who viewed it as overly political.
Reception and Legacy
- Critical Reception: The tour received widespread acclaim for its musical and technical excellence. Waters’ ability to integrate his political views with his music was also noted.
- Commercial Success: “Us + Them” was commercially successful, attracting large audiences around the world and reaffirming Waters’ status as a major live act.
- Documentary and Live Album: The tour led to the release of a documentary and live album, also titled “Us + Them,” which captured the essence of the live performances.
Significance
- Artistic Expression: The “Us + Them” tour showcased Roger Waters’ continued commitment to using his music as a form of artistic expression, not just for entertainment but as a means to convey powerful messages.
- Engagement with Fans: This tour, with its blend of new material and classic Pink Floyd songs, allowed Waters to engage with both his long-time fans and a newer generation, bridging his past work with his current artistic pursuits.
The “Us + Them” tour was a testament to Roger Waters’ enduring ability to create compelling music and live performances that are both artistically profound and socially relevant.
Us + Them Tour Dates (2017-2018)
2017-05-26 : Sprint Center (Kansas City), Kansas City, Missouri, USA
2017-05-28 : KFC Yum Center, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
2017-05-30 : Scottrade Center (St Louis), St Louis, Missouri, USA
2017-06-01 : BOK Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
2017-06-03 : Pepsi Center (Denver), Denver, Colorado, USA
2017-06-04 : Pepsi Center (Denver), Denver, Colorado, USA
2017-06-07 : SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose (California), USA
2017-06-10 : Oracle Arena (Oakland), Oakland, California, USA
2017-06-12 : Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California, USA
2017-06-14 : Gila River Arena, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
2017-06-16 : T-Mobile Arena at Las Vegas, Las Vegas (Nevada), USA
2017-06-20 : Staples Center (LA), Los Angeles, California, USA
2017-06-21 : Staples Center (LA), Los Angeles, California, USA
2017-06-24 : Tacoma Dome (Tacoma), Tacoma, Washington, USA
2017-06-25 : Moda Center at Portland, Portland, Oregon, USA
2017-06-27 : Staples Center (LA), Los Angeles, California, USA
2017-07-01 : AT&T Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
2017-07-03 : American Airlines Center (Dallas), Dallas, Texas, USA
2017-07-06 : Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, Texas, USA
2017-07-08 : Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
2017-07-11 : Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida, USA
2017-07-13 : American Airlines Arena at Miami, Miami, Florida, USA
2017-07-16 : Infinite Energy Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
2017-07-18 : Greensboro Arena, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
2017-07-20 : Nationwide Arena at Columbus, Columbus, Ohio, USA
2017-07-22 : United Center (Chicago), Chicago, Ilinois, USA
2017-07-23 : United Center (Chicago), Chicago, Ilinois, USA
2017-07-26 : Xcel Energy Center (St Paul), St Paul (Minnesota), USA
2017-07-28 : United Center (Chicago), Chicago, Ilinois, USA
2017-07-29 : Bradley Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
2017-08-02 : Palace Of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA
2017-08-04 : Verizon Center (Washington), Washington, District of Columbia, USA
2017-08-05 : Verizon Center (Washington), Washington, District of Columbia, USA
2017-08-08 : Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
2017-08-09 : Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
2017-08-11 : Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
2017-08-13 : Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
2017-09-07 : Prudential Center at Newark, Newark, New Jersey, USA
2017-09-09 : Keybank Center, Buffalo (New York), USA
2017-09-11 : Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA
2017-09-12 : Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA
2017-09-15 : Nassau Coliseum, Londg Island (New York), USA
2017-09-16 : Nassau Coliseum, Londg Island (New York), USA
2017-09-19 : PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
2017-09-21 : Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
2017-09-23 : Times Union Center, Albany (New York), USA
2017-09-24 : XL Center (Hartford), Hartford, Connecticut, USA
2017-09-27 : TD Banknorth Garden, Boston, Massachussets, USA
2017-09-28 : TD Banknorth Garden, Boston, Massachussets, USA
2017-10-02 : Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2017-10-03 : Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2017-10-06 : Centre Videotron, Quebec City (Quebec), Canada
2017-10-07 : Centre Videotron, Quebec City (Quebec), Canada
2017-10-10 : Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
2017-10-13 : Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2017-10-16 : Bell Centre (Montreal), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
2017-10-17 : Bell Centre (Montreal), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
2017-10-19 : Bell Centre (Montreal), Montreal (Quebec), Canada
2017-10-22 : MTS Centre (Winnipeg), Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
2017-10-24 : Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
2017-10-25 : Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
2017-10-28 : Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
2017-10-29 : Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
2018-01-24 : Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
2018-01-26 : Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
2018-01-30 : Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand
2018-02-02 : Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Australia
2018-02-06 : Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, Australia
2018-02-10 : Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia
2018-02-11 : Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia
2018-02-16 : Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide, Australia
2018-02-20 : Perth Arena, Perth, Australia
2018-04-13 : Palau Saint Jordi, Barcelona, Spain
2018-04-14 : Palau Saint Jordi, Barcelona, Spain
2018-04-17 : Forum, Milan, Italy
2018-04-18 : Forum, Milan, Italy
2018-04-21 : Unipol Arena (Bologna), Bologna, Italy
2018-04-22 : Unipol Arena (Bologna), Bologna, Italy
2018-04-24 : Unipol Arena (Bologna), Bologna, Italy
2018-04-25 : Unipol Arena (Bologna), Bologna, Italy
2018-04-27 : O2 Arena (Prague), Prague, Czech Republic
2018-04-28 : O2 Arena (Prague), Prague, Czech Republic
2018-05-02 : Budapest Arena, Budapest, Hungary
2018-05-04 : Arena Armeec, Sofia, Bulgaria
2018-05-06 : Zagreb Arena, Zagreb, Croatia
2018-05-09 : Halle Tony Garnier, Lyon, France
2018-05-11 : Sportpaleis (Belgium), Antwerp, Belgium
2018-05-14 : Barclays Center, Hamburg, Germany
2018-05-16 : Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria
2018-05-20 : MEO Arena, Lisbon, Portugal
2018-05-21 : MEO Arena, Lisbon, Portugal
2018-05-24 : Wiznik Centre, Madrid, Spain
2018-05-25 : Wiznik Centre, Madrid, Spain
2018-05-28 : Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland
2018-06-01 : Mercedes Benz Arena, Berlin, Germany
2018-06-02 : Mercedes Benz Arena, Berlin, Germany
2018-06-04 : SAP Arena (Mannheim), Mannheim, Germany
2018-06-08 : U Arena, Paris, France
2018-06-11 : Lanxess Arena, Cologne, Germany
2018-06-13 : Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany
2018-06-16 : Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille, France
2018-06-18 : Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, Netherlands
2018-06-19 : Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, Netherlands
2018-06-22 : Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, Netherlands
2018-06-26 : 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland
2018-06-27 : 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland
2018-06-29 : SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland
2018-06-30 : SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland
2018-07-02 : Liverpool Echo Arena, Liverpool, England
2018-07-03 : Manchester Evening News Arena, Manchester, England
2018-07-06 : Hyde Park, London, England
2018-07-07 : Birmingham Arena, Birmingham, England
2018-08-03 : Tauron Arena, Krakow, Poland
2018-08-05 : Ergo Arena, Gdansk, Poland
2018-08-07 : Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning, Denmark
2018-08-10 : Royal Arena Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
2018-08-11 : Royal Arena Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
2018-08-14 : Telenor, Oslo, Norway
2018-08-15 : Telenor, Oslo, Norway
2018-08-18 : Friends Arena, Stockholm, Sweden
2018-08-21 : Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland
2018-08-24 : Arena Riga, Riga, Latvia
2018-08-26 : Kaunas Arena, Kaunas, Lithuania
2018-08-29 : SKK Arena, St. Petersburg, Russia
2018-08-31 : Olimpiski Arena, Moscow, Russia
2018-10-09 : Allianz Parque, Sao Paulo, Brazil
2018-10-10 : Allianz Parque, Sao Paulo, Brazil
2018-10-13 : Estadio Nacional Mane Garrincha, Brasilia, Brazil
2018-10-17 : Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador, Brazil
2018-10-21 : Estadio do Mineirao, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
2018-10-24 : Estadio do Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2018-10-27 : Estadio Couto Pereira, Curitiba, Brazil
2018-10-30 : Estadio Beira Rio, Porto Alegre, Brazil
2018-11-03 : Estadio Centenario, Montediveo, Uruguay
2018-11-05 : Arena VFG, Guadalajara, Mexico
2018-11-06 : Estadio Unico de la Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
2018-11-08 : Arena Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
2018-11-09 : Estadio Unico de la Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
2018-11-09 : Arena Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
2018-11-14 : Estadio Nacional, Santiago, Chile
2018-11-17 : Estadio Monumental U, Lima, Peru
2018-11-21 : Estadio Nemesio Camacho el Campin, Bogotá, Colombia
2018-11-24 : Estadio Nacional de Costa rica, San Jose (Costa Rica), Costa Rica
2018-11-28 : Palacio de Deportes, Mexico City, Mexico
2018-11-29 : Palacio de Deportes, Mexico City, Mexico
2018-12-01 : Palacio de Deportes, Mexico City, Mexico
2018-12-04 : Arena VFG, Guadalajara, Mexico