The Who

Ivan_Melgar_M wrote: Sean Trane wrote: Don't worry Ivàn,   I'd have rather seen them added in prog related along with Zep (which they beat in every dept), but I'm glad they're in PA, COS they deserve it FULLY!!!    That's the point Sean, I don't believe anybody DESERVES to be here, they belong or don't belong here, but Prog Archives is not an award that anybody deseve.   There are terrible Prog bands that belong here and great non Prog bands that don't belong here.   I don't believe The Who belong here, but I can live with them in Prog Archives.   Sean Trane wrote: Of the BIG FOUR of the 60's, they're clearly my preferred ahead (slightly) of the Beatles and chugging Kinks and Stones far behind.....    They are also my favorites from the big 4,  with The Beatles far behind. The Stones for me are limeted to "Their Satanic Majesties Request" and the song "Paint it Black", nothinge else moves me.   Cheers   Iván

Ivan makes a subtle and far too often overlooked distinction here which I endorse i.e. why should flawed prog be held in higher regard than very good plain vanilla rock music ? For me, both Quadrophenia and Tommy sound like a band clearly overreaching themselves, and although I applaud their ambition, daring and innovation, (isolated parts of both records are legitimately successful prog creations) it seems self evident that only Townshend would have had the requisite vision, stamina and ability to sustain such material further into the Who's future. Daltry, Moon and Entwistle just appear inhibited and uncomfortable on the proggier output. For this reason the routinely dismissed By Numbers is probably my favourite Who album and why ? because Townshend had reconciled himself to both his own and his collaborators limitations and proceeded thereafter to 'just' produce excellent rock music. (As if that wasn't sufficient ?)

Pete Townshend is a brilliant songwriter first and a progressive instrumental composer second.

Just thought I'd mention that Quadrophenia is quickly creeping up there as my most played album

Underture from Tommy is a masterpiece to me. Keith Moon sounds quite like Carl Palmer on this and that is a real plus. Not that he is trying to intentionally trying to  produce a CP style, but his drumming is so progressive here that it is hard not to notice. Entwistle's french horn and Townshend's acoustic playing produce amazing results. I am really taken in by this piece. Tommy was the Who's progressive plateau it seemed. The Who Sell Out was just as monumental as Who's Next, just different in style and musical approach. I died inside the day that Who By Numbers was played on the radio in it's entirety. It no longer had the spark of Who craziness for me. Squeeze Box brought my hopes down of that ever happening again. I bought Who Are You in 79' and was discourged even more. It just didn't feel the same for me. Sometimes I got the impression in the early days, that they might have borrowed from the Kinks. Boris The Spider in particular reminds me of a song right from Village Green Preservation Society. I Can't Explain has a Kinks sound as well. Who's Sell Out and Tommy are both original in content.   

Well I've done most of my reviewing of this fantastic band (still waiting for Quadrophenia), but the Who is definitely the most prog of the big four of the 60's (Stnes, Beatles, Kinks and Who)

One of my favourite bands. I like so much albums like Who's Next, Who Are you, Quadrophenia and Tommy.

Slartibartfast wrote: Yes, but do they also have people fooled?  Who are they?  Who who who who who?

mr.cub wrote: The Quiet One wrote: mr.cub wrote: The Quiet One wrote: mr.cub wrote: Excellent points Pablo because I would say John's bass really came to the forefront more and more with each subsequent release after Who's Next. It was always ever present, but something happened with Quadrophenia (maybe the Thunderbird IV bass...I don't know) and his bass just developed into this three headed wonder. Likewise, Townsend began using the keyboard more (with the exception of By The Numbers) and the guitar gradually became less accentuated. Moon's death obviously led to more of this front and center basswork     Yeah, definitely there's less guitar, but still don't get how Face Dances has a rating of 1.96!!! Soon will prepare my 4 stars review, and my 5 stars Who Are You review, stay in tune!   Excellent call with Who Are You. A very refreshing album, can't wait for the review. I will have to get around to reviewing the Moon catalouge as I've only reviewed Tommy through Quadrophenia Keep your reviews comin'! They're really good! Would like to see your opinion on Who Are You, Face Dances, and their early albums! (no pushing/pressure intended)    Alrighty. Now that I have no school until college in the fall I might just get back into the swing of writing reviews. I'm just very meticulous. Maybe I'll set my goal at one a week

That's okay, I sometimes don't write at all for 2 weeks, and then "Zas!" 3 reviews appear! and then more...

The Quiet One wrote: mr.cub wrote: The Quiet One wrote: mr.cub wrote: Excellent points Pablo because I would say John's bass really came to the forefront more and more with each subsequent release after Who's Next. It was always ever present, but something happened with Quadrophenia (maybe the Thunderbird IV bass...I don't know) and his bass just developed into this three headed wonder. Likewise, Townsend began using the keyboard more (with the exception of By The Numbers) and the guitar gradually became less accentuated. Moon's death obviously led to more of this front and center basswork     Yeah, definitely there's less guitar, but still don't get how Face Dances has a rating of 1.96!!! Soon will prepare my 4 stars review, and my 5 stars Who Are You review, stay in tune!   Excellent call with Who Are You. A very refreshing album, can't wait for the review. I will have to get around to reviewing the Moon catalouge as I've only reviewed Tommy through Quadrophenia Keep your reviews comin'! They're really good! Would like to see your opinion on Who Are You, Face Dances, and their early albums! (no pushing/pressure intended)

The Quiet One wrote: mr.cub wrote: Excellent points Pablo because I would say John's bass really came to the forefront more and more with each subsequent release after Who's Next. It was always ever present, but something happened with Quadrophenia (maybe the Thunderbird IV bass...I don't know) and his bass just developed into this three headed wonder. Likewise, Townsend began using the keyboard more (with the exception of By The Numbers) and the guitar gradually became less accentuated. Moon's death obviously led to more of this front and center basswork     Yeah, definitely there's less guitar, but still don't get how Face Dances has a rating of 1.96!!! Soon will prepare my 4 stars review, and my 5 stars Who Are You review, stay in tune!