The Who: My Generation (1965)
The band dismissed My Generation as a “rush job.” However, it included classics such as “My Generation” and “The Kids Are Alright.” As a result, it appears on many best of lists.
The Who Sell Out: The Who (1967)
This is one of the most underrated albums of all time. It explores and mocks commercialism with phony advertisements in a pirate radio format. The cover shows the band hocking imaginary products. It also includes “I Can See For Miles.”
Tommy: The Who (1969)
Pete Townshend needed to move the band forward creatively and he contrived a rock opera based on a “deaf, dumb, and blind boy” who becomes a messianic figure while playing pinball. Genius!
Live at Leeds: The Who (1970)
The Who’s only live album recorded while they were recording and touring regularly is Live at Leeds. The record captures The Who’s stage presence and dynamism. It is generally considered the greatest live album of all time.
Who’s Next: The Who (1971)
Originally, Townshend wanted to do another rock opera. The so-called Lifehouse project confused everyone except Townshend and he scrapped it. Who’s Next emerged from the ashes and is about as good an album as has ever been recorded. Every track is top notch and four of the nine songs are classics.
Quadrophenia: The Who (1973)
Pete decided to write another rock opera and created Quadrophenia. The album centers on a schizophrenic boy named Jimmy. Jimmy had four distinct personalities, each representing a band member. It also explores the Mod-Rocker cultures of Townshend’s youth. In the end, Jimmy discovers himself.
The band dismissed My Generation as a “rush job.” However, it included classics such as “My Generation” and “The Kids Are Alright.” As a result, it appears on many best of lists.
The Who Sell Out: The Who (1967)
This is one of the most underrated albums of all time. It explores and mocks commercialism with phony advertisements in a pirate radio format. The cover shows the band hocking imaginary products. It also includes “I Can See For Miles.”
Tommy: The Who (1969)
Pete Townshend needed to move the band forward creatively and he contrived a rock opera based on a “deaf, dumb, and blind boy” who becomes a messianic figure while playing pinball. Genius!
Live at Leeds: The Who (1970)
The Who’s only live album recorded while they were recording and touring regularly is Live at Leeds. The record captures The Who’s stage presence and dynamism. It is generally considered the greatest live album of all time.
Who’s Next: The Who (1971)
Originally, Townshend wanted to do another rock opera. The so-called Lifehouse project confused everyone except Townshend and he scrapped it. Who’s Next emerged from the ashes and is about as good an album as has ever been recorded. Every track is top notch and four of the nine songs are classics.
Quadrophenia: The Who (1973)
Pete decided to write another rock opera and created Quadrophenia. The album centers on a schizophrenic boy named Jimmy. Jimmy had four distinct personalities, each representing a band member. It also explores the Mod-Rocker cultures of Townshend’s youth. In the end, Jimmy discovers himself.
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