Who - Who
by Nick Dent-Robinson
published: 24 / 2 / 2020

Label:
Polydor
Format: CD
intro
Energetic and versatile eponymous first album in over a decade from rock veterans The Who
Back in 1965 The Who cheerfully sang, “I hope I die before I get old” in their smash hit single, 'My Generation'. Well, the band's drummer Keith Moon died just thirteen years later, aged 32. And bassist John Entwistle didn't grow old either – he died in 2002, aged 57. But, happily, singer Roger Daltrey (now 75) and guitarist/songwriter Pete Townshend (74) are still with us - and performing strongly! 'Who' is their first new album for more than a decade - and it has a vitality and energy that belies their advanced years. 'All This Music Must Fade' is an object lesson in how to kick off a rock album – a powerful, upbeat and innovative song that sets the scene. The bluesy 'Ball and Chain' is about the Guantanamo detention centre in Cuba while Detour is lighter - almost old-style pop – and demonstrates the continuing versatility of The Who's two original members! Townshend sings the lead like someone fifty years younger on the orchestral pop track 'I'll Be Back'. On the showing on this album, let us hope they are - and soon.
Track Listing:-
1 All This Music Must Fade2 Ball and Chain
3 I Don't Wanna Get Wise
4 Detour
5 Beads On One String
6 Hero Ground Zero
7 Street Song
8 I'll Be Back
9 Break The News
10 Rockin' In Rage
11 She Rocked My World
Band Links:-
https://www.thewho.com/https://www.facebook.com/thewho
https://twitter.com/TheWho
Have a Listen:-
profiles |
Fifty Years of The Who, Proud Galleries, London (2014) |
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Dave Goodwin attends a new exhibition of photographs on The Who at The Proud Galleries in London |
Teen Cancer America (2013) |
Who I Am (2012) |
live reviews |
Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, 10/9/2019 |
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Lisa Torem finds The Who’s 'Moving On!' tour at the Blossom Music Center at Cuyahoga Falls in Ohio, off the heels of a new release. drawing from seven albums and embellished by live, local orchestral arrangements. |
Hyde Park, London, 2/7/2006 |
favourite album |
The Who Sell Out (2021) |
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In our 'Re:View' section, in which our writers look at albums from the past, Malcolm Carter finds that The Who’s finest album, 1967's 'The Who Sells Out', is given the box set treatment it deserves with five CDs, two vinyl 7 inch singles and a book worth the price of admission alone. |
Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 (2013) |
features |
The Image That Made Me Weep (2020) |
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In 'The Image That Made Me Weep' John Clarkson reflects on a photograph of The Who taken backstage after their performance at Live Aid. |
(Raging Pages) Mike Segretto: All That’s Left to Know about Fifty Years of Maximum R and B (2014) |
digital downloads
reviews |
The Stereo Bonus Tracks (2021) |
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Fantastic digital only EP which provides alternative versions of The Who's 1967 album The Who Sells Out', which is being reissued in an expanded version |
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Peter Doherty and Frederic Lo - Cavern Club, Liverpool, 27/3/2022
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Roger Daltrey: Live Review (2018 |
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