Live at the Royal Albert Hall [Hybrid SACD - DSD, Live]

The Who | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 6, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Hybrid SACD - DSD, Live
• Label: Steamhammer Us
• ASIN: B00009NJ8N
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,972 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. I Can't Explain

2. Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere

3. Pinball Wizard

4. Relay

5. My Wife

6. The Kids Are Alright

See all 11 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Drowned

2. Heart To Hang Onto

3. So Sad About Us

4. I'm One

5. Getting In Tune

6. Behind Blue Eyes

See all 10 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. Substitute

2. Let's See Action

3. My Generation

4. See Me, Feel Me/Listening To You

5. I'm Free

6. I Don't Even Know Myself

See all 8 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The original recording was good but this is astounding !!!!, February 20, 2004

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Henry J. Messier "skimess" (Cranston, RI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Live at the Royal Albert Hall (Audio CD)

Having purchased the original Steamhammer recording when it was first released, I didn't think that anything could top the quality of the original disc, live recordings being what they can be. Often times the sound is muddy or unbalanced or the crowd noise is beefed way too high in the mix. Well, believe me when I tell you that the SACD Hybrid Multi-Channel version completely blows it away. Everything is pristeenly clean and clear with no break ups at any level that I played it at! Pete's guitar (power chords and all) were clear and (unwanted) distortion-free. John's bass was thunderous yet very clear and solid and Zak's drums and cymbals were perfect yet none of the aforementioned instuments got in the way of Roger's vocals. Personally, I wish more cd's were available in this format as it buries the sound quality of a standard cd. If only the prices of SACD discs were more reasonable. Aside from that shortcoming, I recommend this disc wholeheartedly.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Performance, poor production, July 24, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Live at the Royal Albert Hall (with Bonus Disc) (Audio CD)

This is an excellent performance by the best live band of all time. Unfortunatly poor sound limits its sonic impact on the listener. There is way too much compression and the result is a rather dull, muddy sound. The audio on the dvd version is far superior. The only saving grace of the cd set is the inclusion of a couple of songs left off the dvd, as well as a bonus disc containing 4 tracks from John Entwistle's last concert with the Who. While I recommend both, if you have to choose one go with the dvd.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good for Senior Citizens, November 23, 2005

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Cory (New Orleans, LA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Live at the Royal Albert Hall (with Bonus Disc) (Audio CD)

Don't get me wrong. This is no "Live at Leeds". This is no "Isle of Wight". But believe me, this is still better than most live albums. John Entwistle is at his peak in the peformance of "5:15". Pete's playing sounds great throughout the album. Although Roger Daltrey's vocals are definitely not what they used to be, they still aren't unbearable. Zak Starkey is the best drummer that could've followed Keith Moon. Exiciting guest peformances from Noel Gallagher, Eddie Vedder and more.

Bottomline:If you can get this cheap like I did, then get it. Entwistle's bass solo in 5:15 is worth a few dollars itself. If not, then be sure to get "Live at Leeds" as a testament of The Who's live domination of the rock industry.