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Quadrophenia: The Who
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My personal favorite of the rock-operas. It swings from agressive guitars in songs like "The Real Me" and "The Punk and the Godfather" to calm beauty in "Love, Reign O'er Me" and "I'm One" through catchy, crazy, driven songs like "5:15", full of pulsing bass lines and R&B rhythms. Half of these songs are all-time favorite Who songs for me. Definitely a desert island disc.
Updated May 14, 2008
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Quick One: The Who
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This is a crazy record. It has some of the oddest, and most fun, Who songs in existence. Take "Boris the Spider" and "Happy Jack" for example. Yet there's something so endearing about them. I also love the cover of "Barbara Ann", which made Keith Moon the happiest man alive (seeing as he originally wanted to join a Beach Boys tribute band). Definitely not Who's Next, but a great little record none the less.
Updated May 13, 2008
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Who's Next: The Who
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*The* classic british rock album. The big hits are all here, "Baba O'Riley" (better known as that "Teenage Wasteland" song), "Behind Blue Eyes", and "Won't Get Fooled Again", but every song on the album is great rock and roll. "Going Mobile" predicts cell phones and the internet in a way that would be unimaginable to most people in the 70s. "Bargain" is also a great, with aggressive guitars and a kicking rhythm backbone. How can you not love Keith Moon's drumming? This is when the Who were at their creative peak, creating timeless rock classics.
Updated May 14, 2008
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Tommy: The Who
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The original rock opera. This album showcases Pete Townshend's ability as not only an amazing songwriter, but a conceptual visionary. It is worth noting that there are some dark themes running through the music and that some people find it disturbing. Personally, I don't think it's their best album ever, but it's very strong with some great songs and it still stands the test of time well. "Amazing Journey", "Sparks" "See Me, Feel Me/Listening to You", and, of course, "Pinball Wizard" are standout tracks.
Updated May 14, 2008
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The Who Sell Out: The Who
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Fun earlier Who album. They decided to intersperse radio commercials with their songs (hence the strange cover photo-shoot, from which Roger Daltry got a cold from sitting in those bakes beans for too long). Includes classic songs "Marry Anne With the Shaky Hands", and "I Can See For Miles". Definitely an interesting concept album, with some really great rock and pop songs.
Updated May 14, 2008
Live at Leeds: The Who
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One of the greatest live recordings of all time. It captures the Who at their peak, with guitars a-blazing and full of aggression and energy. This was when they were known for their ear-splitting concerts and wrecking guitars. It's worth getting the deluxe edition, which provides an almost complete performance of Tommy on the second disc.
Updated May 14, 2008
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Odds & Sods: The Who
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Many of these songs can be found elsewhere, as it's a compilation record made prior to the release of the Tommy movie. There are a few tunes though that had been bootlegged widely, yet not formally released, like my personal favorite "Long Live Rock". Great intro to earlier Who stuff as well.
Updated May 14, 2008
The Kids Are Alright: The Who
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Great soundtrack from a great film. Captures a ton of terrific Who songs while they were at their peak. Includes a litany of classic Who songs, and a few rare tracks as well. Also documents Keith Moon's last public performance before his death in 1978.
Updated May 14, 2008
Then and Now: 1964-2004: The Who
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There have been countless "Best Of"s for the Who, but I think this one is worth the money. It's got a balanced track-list, but also contains two new songs: "Real Good Looking Boy" revolves around the theme of "Only Fools Rush In" and is a touching ballad, and "Old Red Wine" the weaker of the two, but a memorial to John Entwistle who had recently passed away.
Updated May 14, 2008
Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy: The Who
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About as crazy an album as the title implies. Contains the album version of "The Kids Are Alright", along with some other original songs, as well as some re-issues. "Substitute" is a great track off this album, as is "The Seeker", "Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere", "Magic Bus" and "I'm a Boy" (many of which were released as singles but only collected here).
Updated May 14, 2008
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