Quadrophenia, the whole album is just really great!

[QUOTE=xxxMin0rityxxx]did any of you happen to catch the who at Live8

when they played "who are you"

that was awesome.....they still played like they were young[/QUOTE]

I dont like that song :upset:

[QUOTE=IdioticJester]Teenage Wasteland

/not serious[/QUOTE]


:angry: Baba O'Riley is my favorite Who song. I love the weird keyboard intro and the chord progression is simple but so great. Closely following it are I Can't Explain, Won't Get Fooled Again and 5:15.

The Who = awsome.

[QUOTE=Lunch]The Won't Get Fooled Again was great, I never cared that much for Who Are You though. But the performance in general was good, they still have it.[/QUOTE]
I quite like Who Are You. I only got to see them perform that song, and it was a great performance. I'm going to assume that Won't Get Fooled Again was great to.

They rock.

I wasn't impressed with the drummer for them at Live 8. It wasn't Zak Starkey, cause that jerk left them for Oasis.

Anyways, favourite Who album is Tommy. Favourite song...Amazing Journey is, well, amazing, but I'd say Naked Eye. The guitar solo is amazing.

[QUOTE=Jimmypageguitarhero]Now I searched for this and it says there isn't one so don't pound your complaints on me, as for the thread, the who, what is the best album , song and candidate for one of the best Rock bands ever?[/QUOTE]


The Who are without doubt the greatest band ever. They just are. No question. For me, thier very best album is Quadrophenia. I just feel musically, lyrically, and spritually (meaning the spirit of the band), that it encompasses everything the band ever stood for and still stand for to this day. Someone once wrote Quadrophenia is an album sized My Generation. And for me that about sums it up.

My favorite cut from the album is hard to choose. They are all very good. Not a clunker in the lot of 'em. But if forced to choose I would pick Sea & Sand, followed closely by The Punk Meets The Godfather. But those are subjective choices. Dr. Jimmy, The Dirty Jobs, The Real Me, And Love Reign O'er Me could easily slot in as well. And that's not to mention 5:15 and I'm One.

Incredible band whose influence is still being felt and whose timeless songs and music will live on for a good many years to come. I feel truly grateful for what they have done, and in fact continue to do. Even if it is just Pete and Roger now. John is sorely missed, but I'm sure he would've wanted them to carry on. I for one am glad they have.

Anyone seen the film Quadrophenia? I loved that movie. And the Who are one of my favorite bands. Currently, my personal favorite song they do is "The Seeker", and I love watching the footage of the band live when they were younger, like Woodstock and the Isle of Wight. So energetic. Personal favorite album: probably "Quadrophenia" again or "Live at Leeds" if it counts.

[QUOTE=CantBuyAThrill]Anyone seen the film Quadrophenia? I loved that movie. And the Who are one of my favorite bands. Currently, my personal favorite song they do is "The Seeker", and I love watching the footage of the band live when they were younger, like Woodstock and the Isle of Wight. So energetic. Personal favorite album: probably "Quadrophenia" again or "Live at Leeds" if it counts.[/QUOTE]

I've seen the film and it is an amazing near classic. The story is told very well and the performances are top notch. It feels a bit more desperate then the album, which I suppose it should being it's a different medium. But other than that I would say it hits the mark. Also if you like old Who footage, go here:

[url]http://www.petetownshend.co.uk/[/url]

You may already be aware it. But if not, click on the "Who TV" button and enjoy. All kinds of good and unusual stuuf in there played in a loop. Pretty nice thing for any Who fan.

I love the part in The Kids Are Alright when they're playing "My Generation" and they are all just screwing around becuase the song was pre-recorded. I also like the song "Young Man Blues", it has great guitar in it. Naked Eye is another good tune.

^^ Keith Moon makes it the most apparent that they're playing to a pre recorded track. He's just lightly, daintily tapping the cymbals. He fixes his hair at one point during the song. He misses fills, doesn't even care. It's awesome.

The best part is when Pete ambles back onstage after the big explosion, patting down his hair which was a little singed. I always laugh when he takes the guitar from Tommy Smothers, and just heaves it to the ground. He looks so tired, and non caring.

"Hey Dick, can I borrow your bass for a minute?"

Classic stuff...

good drummer, i think there guitar player sucks (mainly causeof how he acts), good vocalist, and the bass player doesnt do anything special (from what i have heard) so all in all just an average rock band (i do enjoy to listen to them once and a while)

[QUOTE=faith+1]good drummer, i think there guitar player sucks (mainly causeof how he acts), good vocalist, and the bass player doesnt do anything special (from what i have heard) so all in all just an average rock band (i do enjoy to listen to them once and a while)[/QUOTE]

You suck far more than Townshend ever could. Entwhistle does nothing special? That's an abomination of a statement. Average rock band? How about you have an under average taste in music. And how exactly does Townshend "act" and why does it disturb you? Oh, and The Who were never about perfect musicianship. So they didn't and don't need to do anything "special" to achieve greatness. They're just great. Period. That's all you need to know and understand.

[QUOTE=JohnXDoe]You suck far more than Townshend ever could. Entwhistle does nothing special? That's an abomination of a statement. Average rock band? How about you have an under average taste in music. And how exactly does Townshend "act" and why does it disturb you? Oh, and The Who were never about perfect musicianship. So they didn't and don't need to do anything "special" to achieve greatness. They're just great. Period. That's all you need to know and understand.[/QUOTE]

I was wondering when I'd see you back in R&M again.

The My Generation on Live at Leeds is absolutely amazing, as is the Sparks. Well since I've gone that far, the whole album (especially the deluxe CD edition) is fantastic.

It's a good thing that Faith+1 hasn't heard much of the Who's music. Otherwise he'd know how wrong he is. Christ, John Entwistle doesn't do anything special? What?

[QUOTE=JohnXDoe]You suck far more than Townshend ever could. Entwhistle does nothing special? That's an abomination of a statement. Average rock band? How about you have an under average taste in music. And how exactly does Townshend "act" and why does it disturb you? Oh, and The Who were never about perfect musicianship. So they didn't and don't need to do anything "special" to achieve greatness. They're just great. Period. That's all you need to know and understand.[/QUOTE]
pull your hand out of your [size=2]as[/size]shole. :thumb:

now shut the [size=2]fu[/size]ck up and listen, there are better bands.

I stated my opinion, you got all bitchy on me, stop acting like a [size=2]fu[/size]cking 3 year old and grow some balls.

my avatar is bigger then yours.....so automatically, i win
/sarcasm on last sentance.

Heres how the band really goes (to put it simply): Great drummer, great guitarist (for things other than just playing guitar solos), great singer, great bassist.

[QUOTE=faith+1]pull your hand out of your [size=2]as[/size]shole. :thumb:

now shut the [size=2]fu[/size]ck up and listen, there are better bands.

I stated my opinion, you got all bitchy on me, stop acting like a [size=2]fu[/size]cking 3 year old and grow some balls.[/QUOTE]

And he stated his opinion back, he wasn't insulting you (except by saying you suck more than Townshend, which is hardly an insult, his point is that Townshend is great, not that you suck). Now you're the one acting all bitchy to him. Sounds like a hypocrite to me.

Baba O Riley ( Who Next) on Viynl i
s the way to go

[QUOTE=Lunch]Heres how the band really goes (to put it simply): Great drummer, great guitarist (for things other than just playing guitar solos), great singer, great bassist. [/QUOTE]

/looks at avatar
no [size=2]sh[/size]it you think that, you are a fanboy

[QUOTE=CantBuyAThrill]It's a good thing that Faith+1 hasn't heard much of the Who's music. Otherwise he'd know how wrong he is. Christ, John Entwistle doesn't do anything special? What?[/QUOTE]
I have 4 disc box set of The Who, to say i havent listened to them much would show your ignorant views, i just said there are better bands, yet again, stating my opinion.

[QUOTE=faith+1]/looks at avatar
no [size=2]sh[/size]it you think that, you are a fanboy[/QUOTE]

How come your allowed to express what you think but as soon as I say that they have a group of great personell in makes me a fanboy? I'm not incapable of perceiving other bands as better than The Who. And I don't automatically accept everything The Who did as amazing. You don't seem to know what a fanboy really is.

Having an avatar of a band doesn't make you a fanboy. You have an ugly monster in your avatar, does that make you an ugly monster lover?

[QUOTE=faith+1]/looks at avatar
no [size=2]sh[/size]it you think that, you are a fanboy


I have 4 disc box set of The Who, to say i havent listened to them much would show your ignorant views, i just said there are better bands, yet again, stating my opinion.[/QUOTE]

"fanboy" :rolleyes:

"4 disc box set" :thumb:

A gift, just for you.

[url]http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=347012&page=1[/url]

half of those are singles.

[QUOTE=JohnXDoe]"fanboy" :lol:

"4 disc box set" :thumb:

A gift, just for you.

[url]http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=347012&page=1[/url][/QUOTE]

I wouldn't bother, but thanks for whoring my thread out.

We've had this argument before, if you don't like The Who that's fine.

[QUOTE=Lunch]I wouldn't bother, but thanks for whoring my thread out.

We've had this argument before, if you don't like The Who that's fine.[/QUOTE]
....... I do like them, what i said at first wasn't negative towords the band, but someone took things way out of proportion.

[QUOTE=Lunch]I was wondering when I'd see you back in R&M again.

The My Generation on Live at Leeds is absolutely amazing, as is the Sparks. Well since I've gone that far, the whole album (especially the deluxe CD edition) is fantastic.[/QUOTE]

I've been around. Kind of spreading myself thin throughout a few forums lately, though. And it's funny you should mention the deluxe edition Leeds set, because I just picked that up. I have to get used to it, as I'm accustomed to the short, tight album that I've always known Live at Leeds to be. But I'm slowly working my way through it. It really is my pleasure to do so. I'm loving it.

Then is appears we shouldn't have any problems here.

I would definitely disagree with you about Entwistle "not doing anything special" and even if you don't like Townshend I think it would be a stretch to say he sucked (either at guitar or writing).

Edit: To Faith+1

Edit: This in response to Faith+1

My mistake in thinking that you hadn't heard much of the Who. However, I really find it difficult to understand why you thought that Pete Townshend was a bad guitarist. I can understand why you can think that he was all that special with his instrument, (I guess,) but it's real hard to deny that he did have a very special gift for song writing. And to say that Entwistle didn't do anything special when you've apparently heard as much of their stuff really makes me wonder... because listening to stuff like "The Real Me" and "5:15" or even the bass solos on "My Generation" never fails to impress me. I realize there are other bands out there, but I still believe that the Who are a very competant, classic band, which I believe at least deserves a little respect.

Edit.. again: Sorry, this was typed while Lunch was trying to make amends, or whatever he was saying. I'll leave it anyway.

[QUOTE=JohnXDoe]I've been around. Kind of spreading myself thin throughout a few forums lately, though. And it's funny you should mention the deluxe edition Leeds set, because I just picked that up. I have to get used to it, as I'm accustomed to the short, tight album that I've always known Live at Leeds to be. But I'm slowly working my way through it. It really is my pleasure to do so. I'm loving it.[/QUOTE]

From what I've heard the sound quality is better, and Tommy has always been my favorite Who album so obviously the live disc of that was a must-have for me. And it lived up to expectations.

[QUOTE=faith+1]....... I do like them, what i said at first wasn't negative towords the band, but someone took things way out of proportion.[/QUOTE]

It's cool. Really. No offense. I don't use the boards to confront or argue. And your opinion is welcome. But with that sort of opinion you should expect a somewhat vigorous retort from someone. I just happened to be that someone. As I said, no offense

[QUOTE]It's cool. Really. No offense. I don't use the boards to confront or argue. And your opinion is welcome. But with that sort of opinion you should expect a somewhat vigorous retort from someone. I just happened to be that someone. As I said, no offense[/QUOTE]

Word to that.