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Free Music Review: Over-hyped
Hit: 3 Stars
This album has 3 maybe 4 decent tracks on it the rest is lets be honest mediocre. Probably because its generally regarded as the first rock opera critics make a big deal about it. I found it fairly uninspiring. Dont bother following the story. I suggest downloading the good tracks and saving your money. Free Music Review: The Term "Rock Opera" Is Born
Hit: 5 Stars
It is 1969. The age old debate that continues to this date is in full force: Who is the greatest of all time. The Beatles or The Rolling Stones? At that point, The Who, while greatly respected, were seldom included in the conversation. However, starting at that point, The Who went on a run (Tommy, Who's Next, Quadrophenia) that The Rolling Stones couldn't touch, and arguably, only The Beatles could rival (Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper.) Greatest of all time? It's still hard to say, but I think the key is the unique sound of The Who. There are bands out there that obviously and easily sound like The Beatles. There are bands that can do a passable Rolling Stones sound. But there is no one out there that sounds like The Who. And there is definitely nothing out there that comes close to Tommy.
The Who raised the bar so high with Tommy, that only they would dare to try to touch it (with Quadrophenia, which comes close, but not quite.) A double album when released, it almost seems too much for a single CD. Pete Townsend is just from another planet here with his writing, musically and lyrically. The instrumentals are incredible. The characters that come alive here (almost ruined by the movie version) are unforgettable. The album just defies what mere words can say. It truly is a Rock Opera, from start to finish. By the "finale" (We're Not Gonna Take It") the listener is literally begging that the album will go on for another 20 minutes.
This is an album that you can hear something different, every time you listen to it, no matter how many times you've heard it. Give it another listen today, and you'll know what I mean.
Free Music Review: Excellent concept/rock opera
Hit: 5 Stars
I am a major fan of The Who and have been since their debut lp in 1965....however....while this may be considered the first rock opera ....it is NOT the first rock concept album.
The Cryan' Shames...a local Chicago band who recorded on the Columbia label released a concept album in June, 1967 following The Beatles masterpiece of Sgt Pepper released in June, 1966. I would actually consider the latter to be more accurately defined as the FIRST rock opera...as all the tunes tied together in the main theme of the album, while also keeping with the recorded FEEL of the overall project. The Cryan' Shames album also followed that same technique...unfortunately, it wasn't given the same national exposure. The only real difference between Tommy and the other 2 releases....Tommy contained an overture.. underture and a climax at the end..which would be in keeping with an opera.
I am NOT in any way underrating this fine album....by no means.....I am just pointing out that other artists made similar projects at an earlier point in time.
Free Music Review: A Milestone of Early Rock!
Hit: 5 Stars
"Tommy" is beyond question one of the big milestones of early rock. Musically the band were at the peak of their creativity.
All band members were obviously extremely talented musicians and both Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend were/are great singers. Apart from few exceptions like "Cousin Kevin" all songs are outstanding; and it's really great to have the whole story on one CD - compared to the old double vinyl album.
Though the storyline may seem a little weird today ( to me it always did ), there is so much great music on this album.
The second bonus CD gives a very interesting insight in the developement of some of the songs. Though the sound quality is exellent CD 2 will mainly be of interest to hard-core Who fans. None of these alternate versions are better than the ones chosen for the album, though a few come close. The studio version of "Young Man Blues" which did not appear on the original album is a nice addition too!
Free Music Review: I Love it !
Hit: 5 Stars
I was so blind-sided by this reissue - really. I have looked at this for a few years now, but I never picked it up. My impression of this was that it had some very good music along with some dated sounding tracks, so it wasn't a high priority. I'd been having very good luck buying hybrid SACD's even though I don't own a SACD player; the CD layers benefit greatly from the DSD mastering, making them stand head and shoulders above the latest PCM remasters (there are a few exceptions), so I decided to take the plunge.
The CD layer is stunning. I must have been sitting there with my mouth open after "Overture" began. I experienced emotion that wasn't there on previous listens to this on CD and vinyl. Yes, some of the tracks still sound dated, but most of this album is very good indeed, and this remaster is so incredible. If you own a great stereo rig, I highly recommend buying this - in fact, even if you don't have a great rig, I recommend it!