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Points: 971 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 17 2009 at 20:19

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

 
 
Originally posted by RoyFairbank RoyFairbank wrote:

The Who are my second or third favorite band. While I'm devoted to Pink Floyd as my #1 since I was ~13, Only Genesis is a serious challenger for my attention next to the Who.

I'm perfectly willing to point out that the Who had a far more progressive vision at heart, at least in the person of Townshend, then Yes has ever relayed to me (even on Relayer!). Yes simply happened to be Symphonic. The Who to me are undeniably pulled into Mod-Rock and R&B, and later Hard Rock standard, but the orientation to Prog is almost obvious to me. Keith Moon and Daltry may not have been into this type of Music but the songwriters John and especially Pete were very convincingly heading progward at times. Anyone who wrote the Seeker, Who's Next and Quadrophenia would be considered a Prog Artist by me whether it was delivered as a solo violin piece or symphonic.

I simply love the personalities of the bandmembers and their great solo output as well. Whistle Rhymes and Pete's stuff is great.



 
ClapClapClapHeart  They are just more Rock oriented: that's all.

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The Who are one of those bands that, even though they are brilliant, I just can't get into emotionally. I need that, wether it's getting amped up for a workout or zoning out at sunset on the beach with a nice cold pitcher of............Sangria. I acknowledge that they are a great band, but I, personally don't get anything out of their music.
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The Who are my second or third favorite band. While I'm devoted to Pink Floyd as my #1 since I was ~13, Only Genesis is a serious challenger for my attention next to the Who.

I'm perfectly willing to point out that the Who had a far more progressive vision at heart, at least in the person of Townshend, then Yes has ever relayed to me (even on Relayer!). Yes simply happened to be Symphonic. The Who to me are undeniably pulled into Mod-Rock and R&B, and later Hard Rock standard, but the orientation to Prog is almost obvious to me. Keith Moon and Daltry may not have been into this type of Music but the songwriters John and especially Pete were very convincingly heading progward at times. Anyone who wrote the Seeker, Who's Next and Quadrophenia would be considered a Prog Artist by me whether it was delivered as a solo violin piece or symphonic.

I simply love the personalities of the bandmembers and their great solo output as well. Whistle Rhymes and Pete's stuff is great.



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Originally posted by mr.cub mr.cub wrote:

Originally posted by The Quiet One The Quiet One wrote:

Exceptional Rock band: tremendous bass player, fierceful drummer, lovely, yet powerful singer, and a amazing song-writer.

My faves:
#1 Who Are You
#2 Quadrophenia
#3 Face Dances
#4 Who's Next
#5 My Generation

 
Interesting choice with Face Daces as it is often forgotten.
 
I don't know if I've posted on this page before, but I have expressed my love for The Who frequently on other threads. To me, they have one of the most unique and identifiable sounds in rock music. Boundary pushing and to me the ultimate Art Rock group because they mastered both (Art and Rock) with such professionalism and proficiency it is simply stunning. Their evolution as a band saw the gradual and ultimate coexistence of the two terms.
 
My favorites (studio only)
1. Who's Next
2. Sell Out
3. Quadrophenia
4. Who are You
5. By the Numbers
 
 


Well The Quiet One is in Face Dances, so you might have expected thatWink Though by no means it's my fave song, songs like Did you Steal my Money? or Cache, Cache or You, they're just superb for me, John's bass is very in front which is something I love. By the way, the fact that it features a lot of keyboards is another highlight for me. So yeah, for me it's one fantastic album, the only stinkers are coincidentally or maybe ironic are the singles(You Better, You Bet and Don't Let Go the Coat, Daily Records may also be...)
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Originally posted by The Quiet One The Quiet One wrote:

Exceptional Rock band: tremendous bass player, fierceful drummer, lovely, yet powerful singer, and a amazing song-writer.

My faves:
#1 Who Are You
#2 Quadrophenia
#3 Face Dances
#4 Who's Next
#5 My Generation

 
Interesting choice with Face Daces as it is often forgotten.
 
I don't know if I've posted on this page before, but I have expressed my love for The Who frequently on other threads. To me, they have one of the most unique and identifiable sounds in rock music. Boundary pushing and to me the ultimate Art Rock group because they mastered both (Art and Rock) with such professionalism and proficiency it is simply stunning. Their evolution as a band saw the gradual and ultimate coexistence of the two terms.
 
My favorites (studio only)
1. Who's Next
2. Sell Out
3. Quadrophenia
4. Who are You
5. By the Numbers
 
 


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I love The Who. I got into them when I was a freshmen in highschool which was about eight or so years ago. For the longest time Kieth Moon was my favorite drummer. He's still in my top five but the number one spot currently belongs to Neil Pert : ) John Entwistle is an amazing bass player, Pete Townshend is a very talented and unique guitarist and song writer. Roger Daltry can really sing. I've always thought of the who as a very talented band that really developed a great sound and playing style, moon and entwistle are a very good rythm section. My favorite albums would be Whos Next, Tommy, Quadrophenia and Live at Leeds. Love the live versions of a quick one, tatoo, sparks and young man blues.
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One of the greatest bands ever.
My favourite albums:
1. Who's Next
2. Tommy
3. Who Sell Out
4. Quadrophenia
5. A Quick One

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Absolutely top-notch, cutting-edge rock band - I reckon they helped set the stage for Prog simply by going out there with that "Anything's possible because we want it to be" attitude combined with great musicianship.
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Exceptional Rock band: tremendous bass player, fierceful drummer, lovely, yet powerful singer, and a amazing song-writer.

My faves:
#1 Who Are You
#2 Quadrophenia
#3 Face Dances
#4 Who's Next
#5 My Generation
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The Who are amongst my favorite non-prog bands. They definatly put out some great albums starting with My Generation all the way through The Who by Numbers, and even Who's Next has some good moments. My favorite has to be Quadrophenia, with Who's Next very close behind. Although, I don't like Tommy as much as most people seem to.
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Points: 9226 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 13 2009 at 15:54
Who's Next just arrived in my post (£3 was the price...) and I am going to delve in it during the week...
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Originally posted by Chris S Chris S wrote:

The Who by Numbers my personal favourite.

Nobody ever gives that one enough credit, that album is fantastic.Clap

As for me and my opinion of The Who, I think this makes my point.Wink


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One of my favorite bands.
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Inventive, entertaining and sofisticated band. Quadrophenia and Tommy still my favorites, in that order.

However, I still ask myself if they proto-prog or prog-related, since they have clear participation in both subgenres. While albums like Quadrophenia and Who's Next are related to prog, their earlier works are very much influential in the prog movement. I'm inclined to think they're a little bit more prog-related than proto-prog, but who knows, this is a complicated matter for sure... What do you guys think?

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my favs of  these early The Who's tracks are Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere, and The Ox
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I'm stunned.
 
Firstly because "My Generation" was released in '65.
 
Secondly even more stunned when I realized that "I can't explain" was recorded just a month after Beatles' '64 October recording of "I feel fine". The Who released it a month before Yardbirds' "For your love".
 
Music was definitely progressing by the end of '64! And the Who was one of the main contributors.
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I used to love The Who when I was a kid in the 70s - well, I still like them now.  Who's Next is a great album and I think Won't Get Fooled Again is probably their best track, although it's been ludicrously overplayed (along with Baba O'Reilly) by Manchester's Rock Radio Station, which plays the same tracks all the time.  I also think Behind Blue Eyes and I Can See For Miles are great songs.
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I love The Who. Especially Tommy and Quadrophenia.

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I agree completely, I'm not a huge fan, but The Who have a GREAT work in almost all albunsClap
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What can I say about the Who? They are totally different from the Beatles The Stones etc. So I don't compare them w/ anyone they are in a class by themselves everything Rock is supposed to be, a touch of anarchy, good to dance to, and above all, fun. MoDs Rool.
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