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Live At Leeds $$$1/2
Although the recording isn't great, it is a good preformance by the band and it showcases some of their great rock songs.
Tommy $$$$
I went to this rock opera and it was really cool. It was a lot of fun and there was some good music. Although the songs may seem to get repetative, the mass of songs that had to be made was amazing in itself. They did what was thought impossible, and it hasn't been done since. A landmark in rock history.
Meaty Beatty Big And Bouncy 88
All the big hits from the early Who era plus the obscure tracks, Anywhere Anyhow
Anyway, The Seeker, I'm A Boy, and A Legal Matter. Keith Moon's off the wall
drumming really make this band stand out here although Peter Townshend, Roger
Daltrey, and John Entwistle all have good moments as well. The nice thing
about the work of the Who at the beginning is that they didn't overdo the blues
thing. They developed an unpredictable style with a little attitude thrown in
for good measure. A definite buy for all especially those who just want a
sampling of the early days.
Who's Next 88
Another Must album to get from this fabulous band. So why do I not give it the
full five? Well, the music is too heavy handed to listen to on a regular basis.
When the mood calls for something relaxing this album is not too appropriate.
Plus I don't care for The Song Is Over regardless. But when a complex rhythm
is desired, I definitely dive in head first with this collection. Baba
O'Rielly, Bargain, Getting In Tune, and Won't Get Fooled Again are all classic
tunes. Pete Townshend was really on top of his game with these songs. Even the
lesser known numbers Love Aint For Keeping and John Entwhistle's My Wife sound
fresh today as they did in 1971. And if you get this collection on CD you get
seven extra tracks from the aborted Lifehouse Project. Most of these are very
good as well. Anyway, add this one to your collection.
Odds And Sods 86
This is definitely the sleeper album in this band's collection. With only Long
Live Rock as somewhat overplayed by Classic Rock Stations, this mismatched
compilation of Who songs has fresh sound to it. The fact that there are songs
which are both reminiscent of the early and middle stages balance out some of
the excess to the arrangements. Furthermmore, the mix amongst the bandmembers
on such numbers as Faith In Something Bigger and Naked Eye is fabulous. The
varying drumming rhythms by Mr. Moon especially on Little Billy and Glow Girl
are even more fabulous. And you'll feel most fabulous if you buy this record!
Who By Numbers 74
A slightly different approach taken by these four modsters. There are some
softer creative touches on this album. I am referring to the three song
sequence Imagine A Man, They're All In Love, and Blue, Red, And Grey. This
"mellow" phase is probably the highlight of this record. Squeeze Box is an
amusing number and Dreaming From The Waist has some intense rhythms but
somehow this product falls a little short of their prior work.
Face Dances 38
Yes, The Who continued to make records after Keith Moon unfortunately passed
away. But after a few listens to this effort, you would think that Pete
Townshend's songwriting and arrangements were in need of life support. Gosh, why
are all the Synthesizers on this record? And they're so high pitched that its
almost painful to sit through. And the songs for the most part have no fire.
Out of nine songs only three(You Better You Better, The Quiet One, You) have any
excitement and the latter two were written by John Entwhistle. Except for a few
fleeting moments, this record is a very unnatural sounding. A disappointment.
It's Hard 43
A slight improvement in the songwriting area. However, comparing this work to
the Who's salad days would be like comparing a Filet Mignon at a fine
restaurant to a Philly Cheese Steak that you purchase from one of
those push cart vendors in the crowded streets of New York City. Well
enough for my diversion as a fine food critique and lets get back to
this not so fine record. I've Known No War, Dangerous, and especially
Eminence Front are three very good songs. One Life's Enough is a nice
mood piece that doesn't overstay its welcome. In addition, there are
a few other interesting moments in between the second wave of the
evil synthesizer. Overall, its very very hard to hold..........your
attention on this over arranged twelve song collection.
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