Who - Endless Wire (W/Dvd)
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Free Music Review: A Masterpiece
Hit: 5 Stars
The first offering from The Who in a quarter century is well worth the wait. Pete Townshend ambitiously tackles big ideas like religion ("A Man in a Purple Dress", "Two Thousand Years"), terrorism ("Black Widows Eyes"), romance ("It's Not Enough", "You Stand By Me") and platonic love ("Tea & Theatre"). Townshend fully delivers with his trademark angst and introspection, self-deprecation and sentimentality. Even dyed-in-the-wool fans may have to listen numerous times to gather appreciation for this work. But that is really the key. Each pass gives the listener a more nuanced view of the love and thought put into this music. The lyrics are both forward looking ("...a thousand songs still smoulder now...") and retrospective ("...People died where I performed..."). As creative as The Who is here, they have maintained their sound - Roger Daltrey still emotes like Roger Daltrey and Townshend's chords still carry their powerful familiarity. Years ago, Pete Townshend worried that The Who would become a caricature of themselves in their later years performing in cabaret fashion. Endless Wire proves Townshend wrong. This music showcases the pair as important, vital, and more creative and risk-taking than their contemporaries. Endless Wire is a treat for those who occasionally desire more from pop music than a catchy melody.Free Music Review: The Who. Yes, The Who
Hit: 5 Stars
Pete is ambitious on this one, as ever. He demands, and commands, a big stage. And Roger's voice is so welcome and essential, too.
So far this year, I have seen the lads in Bonn, Berlin, Philadelphia, and Chicago, with a trip to Boston set for December 2.
I have so enjoyed seeing Pete truly enjoying the music. His music.
There is so, so, much to offer here, and I urge you to listen.
How many great songs does it take to make a great album?
I count:
1. Mike Post Theme
2. A Man in a Purple Dress
3. Black Widow's Eyes (probably my favorite).
4. Endless Wire
5. It's Not Enough (how many "pop" songs include lyrics like: "Like Brigitte Bardot In Godard's Le Mepris I can't love you enough To make you complete....
And there's more. The album within the album: "Wire and Glass."
The liner notes have Roger claiming the mantle of Olivier and Gielgud: As they interpreted Shakespeare, he gives voice to Pete. At first blush, a grand claim. And yet, in the years to come, if not now, I do believe that Pete will be included in the Canon along with the great poets.
Don't miss out. Buy it today.
Free Music Review: Who's Passion located
Hit: 5 Stars
The Who lost their passion and direction in thier last two efforts 'Face Dances' and 'It's Hard'.
With this new disc two + decades down the line the Who are locked and loaded once again. Endless Wire has musical focus and lyrical intensity that was missing from their last two efforts. One of the best tracks on 'Who are You' was 'The Music Must Change' and that is the case here.
The topics addressed on this disc-getting old, cynicism, madness, lost opportunites, spiritual longing, and passion for music are all appropriate for two guys in thier 60's. Mike Post Theme ranks with the best work of this band. There are moments per a previous readers commnet that are similar to 'White City' which is a good thing.
The end piece is Tea & Theatre is gut wrenching. The vocals sound like they are coming right out of Daltry's soul. Especially the second time he sings "all of us sad". Just a very intense moment. The last line about the two of us walking from the stage is clearly a personal reference to Daltry and Pete. They ended their first American show in the US this year at the Spectrum in Philadelphia with this piece which is a telling sign.
Overall, a great work which reveals hidden jems at every turn with repeated listenings.
Free Music Review: Pick up the peace, and a copy of Endless Wire while you're at it!
Hit: 5 Stars
Let's have a moratorium on comments like, "This isn't Who's Next" and "Moonie and the Ox are rolling in their graves." The Who are pushing the boundaries of rock, right now as we speak, and they are doing it by exploring themes based on the experiences of men in their sixties. That isn't excuse making, because the boys still rock & roll. I was nonplussed when I first heard that a new album was on the way.I had been disappointed with the two new songs from their mediocre compilation Here & Now, and had regarded their last proper album, It's Hard, as their absolute nadir. My expectations were very low. But when I heard the refrain of Sound Round I became an instant believer. I've read some comments stating that, "The 'Ooh would be wise not to play any of the new material on their tour." Please indulge me while I disappoint the heretics: when I saw them play at the Hollywood Bowl, they delivered a blistering performance containing half of Endless Wire. The crowd's reaction to it was phenomenal. If there is any beef to be had with this disc, it's that the mini-opera's songs, which are the strongest, are way too short. Long Live Rock!Free Music Review: My favorite Who album.
Hit: 5 Stars
Even though the only remaining Who members are Roger and Pete, this is my favorite Who album. It is The Who, the soul is there. One great thing about this album is that it's not trying to make their fans happy by sounding like how they did in the 70's, this is the new Who and it's great. But to give you an idea of what it sounds like... Some parts sound like "Who's Next," some parts sound like "Quadrophenia," some parts sound like "Tommy," some like "Who Are You," and some like "By Numbers." So really, it sounds like The Who after the 60's, before the 80's, but it's new and it's nothing short of amazing. It blends their somewhat electronic stuff (think Baba O'riley) with Pete's wonderful guitar playing, and it's a sound that comes out wise and makes me think that Pete and Roger finally reached a point in their lives where they know exactly how to play what they are thinking. And if that is not true, at least it sounds like it.
On a side note, I got the whole experience of this album when I saw them live in 2006. So maybe I'm hearing something that people who missed out on that won't find.