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McVicar: Original Soundtrack Recording

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Along with UARM, I consider this Roger's greatest solo album, and it works so well because it's a de facto Who album. Though there are other musicians present on the album, the fact remains that all three of the other bandmembers played on these tracks, even contributing backing vocals on a couple of tracks (such as "My Time Is Gonna Come"). Even his biggest solo hit, "Free Me," came from this album; it reached #20. It's sad how most of Roger's solo career was a joke, since he made horrible decisions about which material to record and with whom to work, coupled with how he didn't seem to be able to find a unique voice for himself as a solo artist. He needed the other guys in the band to be worth anything musically, and here it shines through brilliantly. Consequently, this is the soundtrack to the movie of the same name; it's said that Roger's performance as John McVicar is also his greatest acting role. The songs are great, the music is loud, hard, and rocking, Roger's vocals are top-notch, it features his famous primal screams, along with softer songs like "Without Your Love," it tells the real-life story of bank robber John McVicar very well (McVicar himself co-wrote the screenplay), and there is not a dull moment or throwaway song to be found anywhere. Right from the angry nasty energy of "Bitter and Twisted" all of the way through to the final crescendos of "McVicar," it majorly cooks.

I've listened to this recording on a cassette made from vinyl in 1985. McVicar is one of the classic Daltry albums that has more of a "WHO" flavor than any his albums that proceeded it. Anyone who has any type of WHO collection should add this IMMEDIATELY.

I have owned this LP for almost 20 years. I am so happy to finally see it on CD, and Amazon is the ONLY place that it is available. This is a classic album. Daltrey's voice is, as usual, a powerhouse. Favorite songs include "Without Your Love", "White City Lights", "Free Me" "Just a Dream Away" and "McVicar". The 2 instrumentals fit the suspenseful mood of the film perfectly.

I have worn out 2 copy's of this album on vinyl.Now it's finally out on CD.This is one of Roger Daltrey's best solo albums out there.Although I liked the movie of it.And Roger Daltrey does a good job playing the Bank Robber John McVicar.The soundtrack is amazing.My favorite songs are 'Free Me','My Time Is Gonna Come', and many others too.I've been a Who fan for a long time.And 'McVicar' is one of the best Who albums I've listened to.

I have worn out 2 records and several cassette tapes of this recording in the last 20 years and it is great to find it in CD format. This is one impressive rock-n-roll powerhouse and a must-own for any Who fan (and that I am). The muscular leader of the Who belts out ferocious rockers as well as mellow ballads on this one. His voice has never been better. The vocals on Free Me will part your hair while the delivery of the subtle Without Your Love will sooth your soul. The songs are just flat-out good. You will find it hard to get this one out of the player. Buy it and enjoy.

I'll start by saying I am a huge fan of The Who. Next to The Beatles and possibly Bob Dylan, Townshends songwriting is the most important in Rock history. But it was Roger Daltreys brilliant yet fallible singing that identified their attitude every bit as much as the songwriting. These songs are very well written, and Daltrey interprets them perfectly, from the rage of "Bitter and Twisted" to the melancholy angst of "Just a Dream Away". I own a copy of McVicar on a cassette recorded off vinyl. It's a delight to finally find it on CD. McVicar is an axceptional soundtrack.

This album is a perfect companion to the late Who albums. Roger Daltry is very powerful, but listen to the two instumentals. Escape 1 and 2 are awesome.

I bought "McVicar" 20 years ago, and it helped get me through a tough period in which the Who were trying to get back in gear only a few years after Keith Moon had died. Even though Pete Townshend didn't write any of the songs, he and John Entwhistle do play on the album (both instruments and backup vocals on several tunes), and all in all this is very much a Who-sounding album. My faves include "My Time is Gonna Come," a hard-driving rocker that I used to play over and over. In fact, when a favorite team of mine won a big playoff series, I immediately spun that song on my phonograph and really got into it. Other great tunes include "Bitter and Twisted," "Without Your Love," and "Free Me." The two instrumentals are intense, and fit right in with the intense flow of the songs on this wonderful (and highly overlooked) album.

Trying to find this on CD is impossible. I have never ordered anything online until now. If you like The Who you will love this CD.

This is possibly the best solo album that Roger Daltrey has done so far. His strong voice, intensity and nuances are all there. Still holds up as a great album some 20 years after its release.