The WALL' The Pink Floyd album 'The WALL' is a concept album released in 1979. It was the band's eleventh studio album and was written by bassist Roger Waters. The album is a rock opera that follows the story of a character named Pink, who is a jaded rock star that has become emotionally isolated from the world around him. The album was a commercial success, reaching number three on the Billboard 200 chart and selling over 23 million copies worldwide. It is considered one of the greatest albums of all time and has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.