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WHO ARE YOU

The Who

 

Proto-Prog

3.43 | 255 ratings

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alainPP
5 stars 1. New Song..; how to talk about it? an album listened to thousands of times, at the time when drawers didn't really exist; perfect sound, rhythm, sound effects, melody, voice, intonation, drums, drums; the break ah yes that must have been it, a cymbal, a moment of latency, the drum roll, the chorus, the reprise, the riff all at once, in short garnished, provided, how do you expect me to talk about it same old song, ah what memories and what a progressive atmosphere 2. Had Enough synthesizers, the drums that take off, the air with the keyboard hit; Roger with his inimitable voice, a choir that sounds like it came from the ELO or an APP; yes the derivation like in the good old days of 'Free me', in short the perfect title, cheerful with a violin sample that makes you happy, the trumpet, the oboe, it feels like the cover of a GENESIS playing in cricket; the finale to the end, perfect 3. 905 yes the easy and recognizable intro; yes the air, the rise, rock stamped THE WHO the only ones who know how to do it; in 1978 we had to think about changing our approach; this title is one of the showcases of avant-garde rock which could have a life expectancy with the addition of the synth long lived as an instrument for radio only; once again Keith infuses the metronomic rhythm with these synthesized gadgets 4. Sister Disco and the synth still forward; yes THE WHO understood that it had to be included to continue living in the new decade; a well-calibrated break with its percussion effect, the solemn singing suddenly and bam the pompous title with its synth solo, sublime that's all; acoustic finale just so Pete doesn't lose his 10 fingers 5. Music Must Change intro with the piece and the soft steps, yes the music must change since I said it; a colorful borderline symphonic title, with a latency on the air, hold a bluesy solo to disturb even more, in short when I read proto-prog for this group, I giggle

6. Trick Of The Light... yes I moved to change the face, yes 45 years since this album was released... well more muscular, more extensive, more full, Steve should be on the accreditation cover; solo from Pete and an energetic rhythm with the high guitar behind; ah Roger also raises the tone, the riff and Keith who also gets involved; why I love them, but simply to fill the musical spectrum at all times, no downtime, even John bruising his bass 7. Guitar And Pen crystalline intro, latent, searching for air; Roger on an ethereal piano sets off on a conventional tune, but the movement turns into a Saturday evening operetta with majestic choirs; bam sublime progressive spirit; it goes, it dances, it's just enjoyable; piano maestro saloon; the masterful evolution returns with a roll of drums; we would say we have returned to 'Tommy' for this fruity side made in England... yes the nasal sentence suddenly; it is the guitar which leads to latent and obvious progressive regions, the choirs amplify, the piano plays its last arpeggio 8. Love Is Coming Down yes if there was one it would be this one; the oozing marshmallow melody arrives; syrupy air which draws on the tunes of the two concept albums which made them famous, note the soaring sampled violins; love won't stop! 9. Who Are You ... the synth, the handclaps, the searching guitar, who are you, that's it, it's launched; the emblematic title, yes there was indeed 'Tommy' and this prog hint, there it is the perfection of the group which regenerates itself and knows how to find.... ideas... yes that's it I still understand the English... well where was I yes the choirs that we want to listen to throughout the night, ah break the scratchy notes, the synth on the right, stereo and the deliverance with this explosion leading to the prog blood space, yes beauty has a price bleed to understand this wonderful, unique genre; the cymbals, the piano, the clapping of hands again, the drum roll which makes you believe that there are two drums... sometimes you say to yourself it couldn't be better.

alainPP | 5/5 |

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