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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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A primer and beyond, March 31, 2004
When a band like The Who releases something new, we are often reminded of the difference between true legendary talent and over hyped modern media junk (i.e. Britney, Eminem, or any other of the rubbish that you find on VH1 or MTV these days) The sad thing is that no matter how good these two new songs are, and they are great, they won't get played on today's radio. Even most classic rock stations will avoid the new recordings of classic artists lately and will only stick with their obvious hits. If you don't belive me, look at Fleetwood Mac, ZZ Top, and even that Eagles CD Single of the past year. All of these were great, but they never were played or put into even a medium rotation. It is by word of mouth now that we hear about these recordings and now I'm suggesting these two new tracks as good editions to The Who catalog.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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How much money fo you want to spend?, May 3, 2004
By A Customer
How do you capture The Who on one CD? It's impossible. What I always suggest to people not familiar with The Who is to start off with "Meaty Beaty Big & Bouncy" which is their greatest hits just of the 60's. If you like that, then you have to buy "Who's Next" which is their greatest album. After that album blows you away, then try "Quadrophenia" which is a true Who Fan's favorite album. If you want more, then get "Tommy". If you don't mind live albums, then get the greatest live album ever with "Live at Leeds". Then you're almost done, get "Who Are You". By this point, you are a true Who fan. Congratulations. If you want just the greatest hits of the 70's - they had a double album called "Hooligans" that did a good job. I also like the "30 Years of Maximum R&B" 4 CD box set (again if don't mind live songs mixed in with the studio versions - it's mostly studio). Obviously, Townshend is one of the greatest rock writers and performers of all time (check out his solo stuff)- I think he deserves a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist - you can sign the petition at petitiononline.com/garjen
Also, there's a website called supergroup.netfirms.com where Pete plays rhythm for a UK Supergroup battle against a USA Supergroup in a charity battle of the bands concept.
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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Please stop The Who-bashing. The music still warrants an A!, May 28, 2004
By A Customer
It would be nice if people would stop bashing The Who and just judge their music for what it is. Sure, this is the third greatest-hits package since 1996, but then again, every other major artist has released an anthology over the last couple of years.
On to this anthology. Who fans have two new tracks, the very strong "Real Good Looking Boy," which finds a mature Townshend and Daltrey joined by long-time drummer Zak Starkey (he's been in the band longer than the also-good Kenney Jones) and bass wiz Greg Lake. This cut is very impressive, although the late John Entwistle's pinging, immaculate bass line is absent. Townshend opts to play aggressive rhythm guitars and very tasteful, simple-yet-effective leads. Daltrey's voice wraps itself comfortably around the lyrics, giving the track an added warmth and depth that amazed many of us life-long fans. And although it's not "Baba O'Riley," which is missing from this collection, the new song is no throwaway.
As is "Old Red Wine," a tribute to Entwistle and a track that's still good, although not quite as strong as "Real Good Looking Boy." Still, these two tracks are better than almost anything else put out over the last year.
What are included, yes, are tracks that previously were issued on recent compilations, but one must judge the music for what it is. There never was another Who. No one sounded quite like the wild hurricane created by Daltrey, Townshend, Entwistle and drummer Keith Moon (or Jones, for that matter.) "I Can't Explain" and "My Generation," both cut in the mid-1960s, still sound as fresh today as ever, as does the immortal "Won't Get Fooled Again." For those who want a bit more than this solid collection but not willing to get the band's entire catalog, 2002's "The Ultimate Collection" is the perfect, one-stop shopping for the more casual fan. Any way you slice it, The Who was - and still is - a unique, shining entity.
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