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In some ways, I think this is my favorite Who record. It’s psychedelic and I enjoy the weird concept - it’s not overblown like Tommy would end up; it’s relatively straight-forward and, for the most part, the songs rock. “I Can See for Miles” is one of the Who’s best songs, even if it’s not the most well known. Ditto to “Maryanne with the Shaky Hand”. The Who Sell Out is a great album and definitely worth hearing before you die, even if the only thing you take away from it is “Oh, that’s where Queens of the Stone Age got the idea for Songs for the Deaf.” With that said, I’d like to take a moment to bitch about the preponderance of “deluxe” and “super deluxe” reissues on streaming platforms, since when I opened this record in Apple Music the “Super Deluxe” version was the only version available. …and that’s fine, I get wanting to have as much material out there for fans and as a historical document, but it can’t be that difficult for the streaming platforms to better differentiate what was the original record and what is bonus material. Otherwise, you’re pulling up a nearly 6 hour tracklist with 114 songs on it. Just put a header after the original album’s last track (Rael, on this record) that says “Bonus Tracks”. Now despite that complaint, there is still worthwhile material to be heard on the super deluxe version of this album. “Early Morning Cold Taxi” is fantastic as are several other of the bonus tracks. Rant over.
Would not listen again
Pas vraiment mon style de musique mais je pense que c'est assez paisible et agréable à écouter comme musique
I actually enjoyed the radio jingles more than the songs themselves.
I can’t. I just can’t.
Add a star to the money bag one
Not my favorite album from The Who, but there's still some really good songs on here. "Mary Anne With The Shaky Hand," "I Can See For Miles," and "I Can't Reach You" are the best songs. This is peak "weird" from The Who, but I enjoy lots of weird music from this time period.
It does have "I Can See For Miles" on it, but nothing else resonated.
Terrible harmonization, poor lyrics, annoying skits and jingles. Concept albums tend to get more respect from me but this album is annoying and bland. I Can See For Miles is mildly catchy but still somehow ends up just becoming repetitive. No emotion in the vocals or the terrible harmonizing make for the most boring type of British pop rock. The only reason this album is getting a two and not a one is the drums somehow managed to not annoy me at all and some of the guitar playing was decent.
some tracks were really good and others were really weird but i appreciate how fun the whole album is
Strange album. Kind of all over the place but very enjoyable and love the classic sound. I'd need to read a little more about the messaging of this album.
Maybe too avant garde for me. Need to revisit in a different headspace.
The Who's attempt at a concept album falls a bit flat here, not because of the songs for the most but by the attempt to string the songs together with the spoken word attempts at humour that seem a bit thrown together. The songs themselves are pretty good and this would have been a great album if they replaced the spoken word bits and maybe a tune or two. Adding the recent single Pictures of Lily and, if it was already in the can by then Call Me Lightning. Favorite Songs: I Can See for Miles, Tattoo, Sunrise
Aside from Stingy Silas (thanks Enwistle!), I really enjoyed The Who Sell Out in all it's weirdness and satirical digs at the 60s British radio airwaves. This psychedelic style suits the Who well, and the British ads spliced into the music provides the blueprint for a lot of The Cleaners from Venus 80s output. For me, the songs hold up through the skits and silly bits. It's also cool to hear some of the musical inspiration that would lead to Tommy. 3.5/5 Fav tracks: Rael (Pt. 1&2), I Can't Reach You, Tattoo, I Can See For Miles
The Who at their most psychedelic, jangley, and sardonic. The highlights (actual songs) are among their best. However, the skits and jingles, though amusing, are so goofy they threaten to capsize the whole damn album. "Silas Stingy" also kinda sucks. This record is absolutely worth a listen, a couple of times, but its most satisfying rewards are best enjoyed in a playlist. Favourite songs: I Can See for Miles, Tattoo, Mary Ann with the Shaky Hand, Armenia City in the Sky, Sunrise, Rael Pt. 1
Highlights: Armenia City In The Sky, I Can See For Miles, Sunrise. In 1967, the public would not have heard music like this before. Compared to the band's debut "My Generation", The Who's third album "The Who Sell Out" embraces the concept album format. Admirers of The Who's mod pop sensibilities will take solace in "I Can See For Miles", "Sunrise" and "Rael 1 & 2". It would have won new fans upon release. Overall: 6/10
Feels a little like Mothers of Invention, not sure why this was such a hit.
An incredibly clever and fun concept album designed to imitate a radio station—complete with ad breaks! And it foreshadows that the Who’s greatest work was just around the corner…
Here's what this project has taught me about The Who: they've got some solid singles but the albums are pure garbage. They always try to put together these concept albums and it always falls flat. Which is a real shame because the musicality here is legitimately top-notch. It's just everything else - the lyrics, the concept, the damn skits - that's terrible. I wish they'd just focused on making good music.
4/5. A funny album that shows that the Who can be fun while still being some of the best musicians of their time. They carried this energy over to Tommy but even this one has some well-written songs but definitely some major silly ones that don't necessarily age too well. But I can't knock the fun they are having and I'm here for those vibes.
4.25
Nice revisit.
Please stop with the British bands
What a weird album. Sounds like the avalanches or something a hip hop DJ would put together maybe prince Paul. I found it quite distracting and then when the songs come in they're nothing mind blowing to me.
I actually quite enjoyed the whole advertising schtick. Sure, it's been done since, but this was probably highly original at the time. Some of the adverts-as-songs genuinely raised a smile. Scores well for the flow and cohesiveness of the album; the concept is fun, and well executed. Scores less well for killer tunes - ICSFM is the clear standout. The rest are pleasant enough, but a little lightweight.
The Who is a classic '60s rock sound, which I didn't realize what I heard often back in the day. I thought they were much harder rock, so I was surprised at this album.
Weird and kinda boring. Stand-out: I Can See For Miles
I expected more
Not bad but kinda boring
Wtf
I’m not super familiar with the Who outside of Tommy and Quadrophenia, so this surprised me. I enjoy it in the same way I enjoy the Kinks albums of the same time (Village Green, Victoria). Fun, catchy, but maybe not as mature or fully realized as I prefer. Solid album for sure.
Horrible
The late '60s was a time when shackles of convention were tossed off and traditions examined critically. Free to infuse as much personality, humor, and imagination into their music as they wanted, The Who produce this incendiary, immersive concept album that showcases all of their greatest talents.
The Who is quickly becoming one of the artists on this list that I’ve discovered I just Don’t Get. No idea what their appeal is, they’re not bad enough at playing their music to warrant a 1 but I don’t like their music enough to go higher than a 2.
Fun jingles
Decent but one listen was enough
Lyrics The album's lyrics exhibit a satirical take on commercialism and pop culture, reflected in fake commercials and public service announcements within the tracks. Notable tracks like "I Can See for Miles" showcase Pete Townshend's lyrical prowess, exploring themes of love and betrayal with a touch of cynicism. Music "The Who Sell Out" excels in the quality of melodies and harmonies, demonstrating the band's musical prowess. The album's musical diversity, ranging from rock to psychedelic sounds, showcases The Who's versatility and experimental spirit. Production The use of fake commercials and innovative production techniques, such as jingles and radio-style transitions, contributes to the album's unique charm and immersive experience. However, some critics argue that the finish of the album is less than satisfying, hinting at potential inconsistencies in the overall production. Themes "The Who Sell Out" is a conceptual masterpiece, addressing themes of consumerism and the commodification of art, placing it in the realm of pop art. The album's underlying theme lacks a firm storyline from track to track, contributing to its unique, eclectic nature. Influence The album's influence on the pop-art movement and subsequent generations of musicians is profound, solidifying The Who's impact on the evolving landscape of rock music. Its experimental approach paved the way for future concept albums, showcasing The Who's role as pioneers in the music industry. Pros and Cons Pros: Innovative concept and execution that set new standards for concept albums. Strong musical performances, especially in tracks like "I Can See for Miles." Cons: Some critics find the finish of the album less satisfying, pointing to potential inconsistencies. The lack of a firm storyline might be a drawback for listeners seeking a more cohesive narrative. In conclusion, "The Who Sell Out" remains a landmark album that successfully blends satire, musical excellence, and innovation. Its impact on the music industry and the enduring influence on subsequent generations make it a classic in the rock genre.
This was mostly just annoying.
Definitely not the best Who album.
Very different than their later stuff of course. But hard to get into
First time I've ever listened to the who. Didn't like it. Sounds like a grandpa-friendly mix of the Beatles and Monty Python.
Not missing much never bothering with the who
The time has come to admit that The Who's purple patch lasted in album terms from Tommy (generously) through to Quadrophenia - ie 4 albums over 4 years if you include Live At Leeds. Outside that it's patchy with great singles (My Generation, A Quick One, this one, Who Are You, Who By Numbers) and completely inessential and mediocre stuff - everything after Who Are You. This then is patchy with great singles. 3 stars.
I am sorry but I do not get this album. Its all over the place. Sounds like music for advertisements. The Who in general is popular in random movies and advertisements but this was just not good in my eyes.
I know you've deceived me, now here's a surprise I know that you have 'cause there's magic in my eyes I can see for miles and miles 5/5
this is NOT Saturday morning music
I’ve never really got The Who. Decent concept here, but not great songs and it all feels very messy.
# The Who, The Who Sell out Released 1967 2*, Not a terrible album, but I didn't hear a single song on this album that made me want to save it for listening again. No head-nodders or foot-tappers in the bunch. ## "Armenia City in the Sky" Speedy Keen Daltrey and Keen 3:48 3* Cool psychadelic sound. ## "Heinz Baked Beans" John Entwistle Moon, Entwistle and Townshend 1:00 2* Great horns and the "More Music, More Music" at the end of the track triggered my memory of this being sampled on Young MC's "Roll with the Punches" ## "Mary Anne with the Shaky Hand" Daltrey and Townshend 2:28 2* Too folk-rocksy for me. ## "Odorono" Townshend 2:34 2* Not bad, not great for me. ## "Tattoo" Daltrey, with Townshend 2:51 2* Fun tune. ## "Our Love Was" Townshend 3:23 2* What a great facsimile of the Beach Boys sound! ## "I Can See for Miles" Daltrey 4:05 3* Fun jam. ## "I Can't Reach You" Townshend 3:03 2* Fun jam. But the levels on the instruments seem wrong. ## "Medac" Entwistle Entwistle 0:57 2* Interesting, but doesn't get my head nodding. ## "Relax" Daltrey and Townshend 2:41 2* Not my cup of tea. ## "Silas Stingy" Entwistle Entwistle and Daltrey 3:07 3* Love the harmonies and melody. ## "Sunrise" Townshend 3:06 2* Not bad. ## "Rael (1 and 2)" Daltrey 5:44 2* Beach Boys-esque. ## "Rael 2" Townshend 0:47 2* Okay. ## "Glittering Girl" Townshend, with Entwistle 2:56 3* Not bad. ## "Melancholia" Daltrey 3:17 2* ## "Someone's Coming" Entwistle Daltrey 2:29 3* ## "Jaguar" Entwistle, with Townshend 2:51 2* ## "Early Morning Cold Taxi" Roger Daltrey, Dave Langston Daltrey 2:55 3* ## "In the Hall of the Mountain King" Edvard Grieg Instrumental (with vocalizations from the band) 4:19 2* Very cool song, but just not my style. ## "Girl's Eyes" Keith Moon Moon and Entwistle 3:28 3* Great guitar playing ## "Mary Anne with the Shaky Hand" (Alternative version) Daltrey and Townshend 3:19 3* All right, I guess. ## "Glow Girl" Daltrey and Townshend 2:24 3* Sounds the most like "The Who" sound that I have come to associate with them.
The general idea of the concept for this album is an interesting one, but I feel like this might have made more sense back then. Personally I just thought this ended up as a slightly boring listen interspersed with weird fake adverts and jingles. The songs themselves were okay, but overall this is definitely not my favourite Who album. Favourite: I Can See For Miles
he’ll yeah heinz baked beans tattoo lol, i can’t reach you
The album concept of radio stingers between songs comes off quirky for me as I've been pretty disconnected with commercial radio for some years now. It seemed kind of cheeky at the start but for me the album's disjointedness seemed to be an attempt to bind the songs together. Overall the songs are interesting, but except for I Can See For Miles, they are not as memorable as their later, harder-edged work. Odorono and I Can See For Miles are the songs that stand out for me.
50+years removed from any of the cultural references means the album loses meaning and sounds mediocre in the end
i like the who but as i listened to this i just wanted every song to be the last. even the songs i added to my liked songs i think were just okay. it feel sacreligious giving them 2 stars but they just have so much better than this.
if i was rating this as a piece of art it would be a 5/5. unfortunately i’m rating it as music so we only got 3/5. i know the who can be much better musically so the artistic weirdness unfortunately can’t overcome the lack of musicality
Meh
meh
This is a weird one to rate. I love The Who but never really got into this album, it sounds out of place compared to any other of their recordings, and still I found it really fun this time. Maybe I listened to it in a good mood? Well, I guess this is one I'll be revisiting soon to check, but it's just fair to keep on rating the albums based on the most recent listening, as I've been doing with every single other. You get a pass for now, Sell Out.
The third Who record that's come up for me in about the past month. I can only surmise that they really are a 'greatest hits' band. Some great high spots but an awful lot dross too
Think this one is a bit lost on me.
Armenia City In The Sky - Niet een geweldig nummer Heinz Baked Beans - Carnaval achtig tussen stukje over beans Marry Ann Zwitserland The Shaky Hand - Ook niet heel bijzonder Odorono - Waarom zingen zo ver deodorant? Tattoo - Niet geweldig, beetje saai ofzo Our Love Was - Ik heb er niet zoveel mee, maar ook niet vervelend om naar te luisteren I Can See For Miles - Wederom niet geweldig I Can’t Reach You - Prima Medac - kort stukje tussen door Relax - Silas Sting - Sunrise - Allemaal muziek, maar ik heb er niet zoveel mee. Ik vind het niet stom maar ook niet echt leuk Rael - 2.3
Not the best The Who album .
It may be The Who, but I also don't want to listen to 70 minutes of advertising, thanks.
I just don’t like these concept albums. “I Can See for Miles” is a great song on a bad album. DNF again.
Screw it, I'll zag from the top reviews here. I loved this album. What a fun concept for one, and the music is all legitimately very good and well written! Even the commercials! At first it seemed weird that an all time classic Who song like I Can See for Miles came from this one, but it actually is fitting to me now after listening. The Who have done it again, and I'm not ashamed to admit it on this one. Favorite track: I Can See for Miles
beans
Solid work!
за охуенный концепт 4, звук на 2-3
в те моменты когда начинаю уставать, то начинается какая-то странная звуковая дичь это мы любим
вкусно, концептуально, жаль шо в плейлист ничего не отправится
A right classic. 4 stars.
Just didnt really care for it
Kind of a mess and weirdly tinny. Not a huge Who fan anyway, for whatever reason. I just never believe them. But they’re still responsible for quite a few classics. And I love Tommy. Also Keith Moon is the shit.
I knew the single and am a big fan of their later work, but never listened to this album. It’s fantastic, but maybe avoid the mono version; it sounds like it was recorded in a tin can
It was alright. Looking back on my other two Who albums, I don't think much of them. They would both probably be light three's now. This is the best one, but it's only a three. I think it's a nice in between of what I've heard from the band. I think my favourite songs were Sunrise and Odorono.
This is a weird album
What do the point of this? Did they just want to pretend to be a radio station? Is it commentary on commercialism. Either way, it’s not good. There are moments where the clanging guitars that The Who are known for take over but it’s rare. I Can See For Miles is the only thing to take from The Who Sells Out. The fact this album is so universally loved is shocking. 4.8/10
Kind of interesting in a psychedelic pop way. Sounded a bit dated and I wouldn't go out of my way to listen to this again, but I enjoyed it for what it was while I was listening to it. The one hit (I can see...) stood out above the songs about deodorant and masturbation. Definitely quirky and I liked the song about baked beans.
Mid
I like The Who but this is too psychedelic for me. Not horrible but not great either.
The first half of this album is pretty whimsical. I ended up having to listen to the whole thing twice, I think because I just instinctively tuned out what sounded like commercials. Things definitely take a turn for the better starting with “I Can See For Miles,” and the rest of the album becomes more conventional. I like The Who but don’t feel too strongly about this album one way or another.
At first I liked it a lot but now I like it less
The second half is way better
The hidden and forgotten Who album, innit? One can only go so far with the satire, but the songs are evocative and tuneful and pretty damn fun. Maybe not quite as clever as it wants to be – hard to judge from the distance of this many years. Certainly, it’s lighter than, say, Quadrophenia, to which one has always been partial. “Our Love Was” and “Rael” and “I Can’t Reach You” are highlights.
Album 170 of 1001 The Who - The Who Sell Out Rating : 4 / 5 Fun album. I prefer some of their others more, but still a good listen.
This may be an interesting experiment, or more likely an irritating and arrogant display of style over substance. It's OK, I guess, as a novelty to show you can afford to waste the opportunity of an album, but if I'd bought this on vinyl in the 60s I'd have been mildly miffed. It's a joke that could only ever go so far, and utterly obviates any desire to listen to it again. Shame really, as there's actually a couple of good singles hidden in amongst the annoyance.
Rock de The Who. Ningún megahit. Se me ha hecho largo para ser vinilo. Un 4.
Un poco rollo.3
The Who love a concept album. Complex and kooky, it’s a good listen.
I'll be coming back to some of these songs for sure. What a fun album. Super easy to listen to, very funny lyrics and I'm sure at the time was super tongue-in-cheek with how many commercials they were doing. It all fit together well too.
Silly album - but liked it.
Good album much preferred the second half of this album than the first
First song so annoying. Few songs in the middle I liked. Silas Stingey so annoying. Didn't take to this album at all really.
Advertising never sounded so good.
The best The Who album I've had so far, I think because it had a sense of fun.
Af en toe wat wacko, maar goeie band
quite cool
I don't really know what to do with this album. On the one hand there are a few really great songs on here and you're definitely listening to the blueprint of what would become Tommy. On the other hand do the jingles and commercials become really tedious at a third and fourth listen and you start to listen that not all songs are of the level that The Who has reached on albums before and after this one. It lacks a bit of the intensity of others. But in the end it stays a real interesting time-piece of 1967 and by spoofing and satirizing the Pirate Radio Stations of the era, it gives us listeners in the 2020's a good idea about the era.
I like the who and many songs by them but this whole album I really only enjoyed one maybe two songs. The whole album felt like a gimmick and not as if they were trying to create good music. I’m sure in the 60s this may have had a different impact but to hear it now seems like a joke not making sense. This was still an early who album and could tell there wasn’t the hard rock sound in some parts as they were probably trying to keep up with the Stones and Beatles. Overall it’s average. 6.3/10
A meh album from The Who. There aren't any bangers on it och the concept album as a whole fell flat.
kinda weird
5th Who album served to me here, which is too much. Regardless of that annoying fact, I consider this specific concept album to completely miss the mark. It reminded me why I never count myself as a Who fan or even appreciator.
Odd concept album. Decent execution. I can tell they were just being wild dudes having a little fun, but the commercial atmosphere detracts from an otherwise decent album, but only minor-ly. This album has a beach boys vibe to it, not as much of the rockin who we come to expect.
It was alright. Not exactly a gripping album, but good easy listening music. 3/5
Not what I expected from the nonces, adverts a bit annoying some bangers tho
I get the concept but the adverts are really fucking annoying and having them tacked onto the front/back of every single song is proper nonce behaviour. Shame because the songs are actually decent.
Loads of shit skits, not great.
Favourites: • Armenia City in the Sky • I Can See for Miles
Hey, at least they embraced the concept by making some of the most unlistenable shit possible. I don’t even mind the adverts, I think they’re quite fun in places, but the opener is such a reverb-soaked mess and Silas Stingy is painfully bad. Not even I Can See For Miles can redeem this one
My appreciation for this album was due primarily to the fact that it felt like listening to a talk show. I could imagine the full 1960s set-up in my head. Any piece of singular media that can hit multiple senses like that deserves at least some praise. The unfortunate thing is that as /songs/, they were less than stellar. I'm leaving this review a day later and I can only remember that variety show vibe, but none of the actual music.
Not sure what the fuck this was but it's some of the worst The Who I've heard which is saying something. Only saved from a 1 because I Can See For Miles is good.
I hadn't heard I Can See For Miles before, but absolutely love that. The rest of the album I can take or leave, really - I like the idea of the theme of it being a pirate radio station with loads of ads, but they lean into it a bit too far. Is there another song on the album I actually like? Not really, so it's a 3 for me for the one great song and the interesting idea (but failure to deliver it in a way that works for me).
Pete Townshend is an ambitious songwriter. It's just a shame that after their supreme opening singles, he found himself tethered to the incredibly limited joke attached to a perm that the s Roger 'Brexit' Daltrey. There are flashes of brilliance on here, that often end up squashed by Daltreys rawwwwk delivery. It could have been a mid tier Bonzo Dog Band album without him. It has some wit and humour.
Not my favorite of theirs though it has a couple of absolute classic tracks (I can see for miles).
I had a good time with this. Wild the only version seemingly on streaming is a 4 hour version with just different takes of the same songs?
It’s ok to listen to but I start to think that I might not be the biggest the who fan…
2 stars Honestly this record sucks, and I'm generally okay with The Who.
While I may prefer the more conceptual, heady Who of Tommy, I can't deny that this song is just bop after bop. It's still loosely conceptual while making the focus on catchy pop songs.
some catchy songs but it didn’t leave much of an impression on me. just another british boomer rock album gifted with high praise through the lens of nostalgia.
Wonderful
3,5
I think The Who just have so many songs that it is difficult to pick a good album. Here "I Can See for Miles" is the hit that stood the test of time, and I also enjoyed "Rael"; everything else is generic British 60s sounds.
An interesting concept album that falls short on the music end. The theme and execution of the concept was interesting but the music itself was average at best. Nothing crazy memorable song wise.
I think it's an interesting concept, I just couldn't bother to finish listening
This album has my favorite early Who track: "I Can See For Miles". I always liked how the band is keeping the lead as one note, but the harmonies underneath it are changing. And the guitar solo of one note, too! The band is really hitting their stride, and the songs do not sound that dated in the 60s. A few have a moment or two, but they still pull it off for me. It's interesting to hear "Rael 1" and hear musical ideas that come out somewhere else, like on TOMMY. The ads at the tail end of the songs did get a bit annoying, I do have to admit. Probably the weakest song on the album was for me "Silas Stingy." Man, that was... yeah. Can't give this a 5-star rating even though it has some great tracks on it. It's not solid throughout (looking at you Silas Stingy), and the ads get annoying. I listened to the Expanded version of this album, so there were a few tracks I want to make a comment on: I had heard Melancholia before but it was just Pete Townshend, as he had released it on one of the "Scoop" albums he had. And "Mountain King?" really?
Rubbish. That's what I thought while forcing myself to listen to the whole album...the first time. But I kind of enjoyed the last double-track Rael and looking back I also thought Sunrise was alright (both had some Tommy-foreshadowing riffs), Medac was a surprise (I didn't realize it was a spoof jingle until halfway), and I Can't Reach You was decent after the intro jingle spoof. So, if I didn't think side two was rubbish and the last track of side one, I Can See for Miles, was the only track I knew coming in and definitely liked, maybe I should give it another listen. It was better the second time around. Still, flawed. My big takeaways were this. The Who also decided to do a psychedelic album? Yep, I'll be damned. Can they do it? Yep, a credit to their musical virtuosity. Do I think psychedelia sucks? Yep. Combine that with their whole album concept (faux pop, faux jingles, faux pirate radio) and the lyrics and vocals sound juvenile. But on second (even third) listen I was more forgiving of their instrumentation. They nail the acid-tripping guitar sound on Armenia City in the Sky. About 4 minutes into Rael (during part 2) they create some great sounds (pounding drums, laser guitar, pulsing bass). I Can See for Miles was always good re: instrumentation (and part of why I didn't realize how it was so different from their harder rock...but it is really psychedelia at its best). And as much as I don't care for this genre, they do just as good as the Byrds in their vocal harmonies on songs like Mary Anne with the Shaky Hand, Tattoo, Our Love Was, and Relax. Hell, at times they reminded me of late Beatles albums. Even on first listen I had to hand it to them for creating a concept and sticking to it. As strange as the faux selling out was, they showed they could create pop drivel like others and have it not sound like complete crap. Again, I was kind of nodding along to Medac and Odorono also sounded like a real song not a jingle. But I still don't quite get this album. I'm not willing to listen to it 5-10 times, but I wonder if I did whether I'd give it a 4.
flummigt 2
Not great, no Boris the Spider, but signs of what they could produce and shows they were in a state of transition
What the hell did I just listen to, and why the hell did I Iisten to it? ⁉️
I think this album is fun. Love concept albums and actually like these kind of 60s albums. Surely a strange album, not the best but def should be on the 1001 list because you had to listen to such a fun and innovative album. A 3 star album for me but because of the funny concept. 4
I listened to who are you and whos next which are bangers
Kind of a weird, fun Who record. I liked this one quite a bit, though the later half was a bit weaker than the first. 3.5/5
Not a fan of this one. Old weird rock. 6/10
Genres: Psychedelic pop, power pop, art pop, mod pop Formed: London, England in 1964 Run time: 16 songs, 48 min, 18 sec “The Who Sell Out” is their third studio album. Track 1.1, "Armenia City in the Sky" - Sterling Whitaker of Ultimate Classic Rock wrote that the song "was an innovative sonic production…”. My opinion is “M’eh”. Track 1.2, "Heinz Baked Beans" - I’m sure they thought it was amusing to do, but what a waste of a minute of my time. Track 1.3, "Mary Anne with the Shaky Hand" - Another thinly veiled song about masturbation. Typical of The Who. Funny. 1.4, "Odorono" - A song about an aspiring artist, looking to be discovered, morphing into a deodorant advert. Why? 1.5, "Tattoo" - A teenager’s idea of what makes a man. 1.6, "Our Love Was" - 1.7, "I Can See for Miles" - Awesome. The Who at its best. 2.1, "Can't Reach You" - a song about an unattainable girl. It could probably have been a good song without the Charles Atlas advert stuck on the front. 2.2, "Medac" 2.3, "Relax" 2.4, "Silas Stingy" - a song about a miserly man. 2.5, "Sunrise" - 2.6, "Rael (1 and 2)" - I know the point of the album is them pretending to sell out, by advertising various products. What would the album have been like if they’d been working on producing a great album instead of “having a laugh”? It’s no surprise only one track was released as a single. Will I listen again? Hell No. My Rating: **
I fuck with it. As prevalent as the who have been, I’ve never paid them much mind. The who sells out felt like a culmination of all the styles of that era, yet putting their own spin on things. I definitely vibe with it. Willl return.
This one is kind of all over the place. I Can See For Miles is a banger! Heinz Baked Beans has a Monty Python feel to it. In fact, the entire album is somewhat Pythonesque. Some of it good. Some of it, well... I do respect that the Who are calling out the commercialization of rock music way back in 1967. Ahead of their time. Overall, decent.
excellent, enjoyed it still.
If monthy python made an album. In a good way
After listening to a few of their albums, I now think they are an overrated band.
Who bought this shit?
An absolutely infuriating album... this band are so far up their arses. Not even I Can See For Miles can prevent this getting a 1 due to the level of shite delivered on the rest of the album
Unbelievable that this lot have been successful for 60 odd years. 95% of their output is total dogshit 👍🏾
I'd rather not
Kinda camp, kinda corny, more soft than anything else from The Who
Another classic album!
i did not like it at all >:( not even one song
Weird but fun
This funny looking album is a satirical take on the advertising industry and features a blend of rock, pop, and psychedelia. The album is filled with humorous interludes, such as the mock commercials for various products like deodorant, baked beans, and hair cream, which are interspersed throughout the record. Some of the most notable songs include "I Can See for Miles," "Mary Anne with the Shaky Hand," and "Tattoo." The sound of the album is not exactly enjoyable even though it gets a little bit better as the album progresses. The use of horns, strings, and vocal harmonies on tracks like "Our Love Was" and "Sunrise" adds some depth and richness to the album. Lyrically, The Who Sell Out is a commentary on the consumerism and commercialization of society. The album takes a satirical look at the advertising industry and the ways in which companies manipulate consumers to buy their products. The lyrics of "Odorono" and "Heinz Baked Beans" are particularly iconic to this, as they mock the idea that these products could make someone's life better. Although Baked Beans can definitely go a long way. Whilst it’s quite a funny record, it’s not something that I would ever revisit and it’s doesn’t earn a very high score.
I feel like this was an album that critics hated. I can't fully articulate why I think that but I know that it's true.
For a concept album, I get the idea behind it. Interesting attempt and it yielded a couple of iconic songs. 3/5.
Quirky filla cuts, with some great songs. Falls between their singles and album period
What an interesting and strange concept for an album. Modelled after a radio station, complete with ads. Very forward-thinking for its time. The only song on here that I was familiar with prior to my listen was "I Can See for Miles". A great track of course, but there were quite a few good tracks here. "Our Love Was" is lowkey my favorite of the bunch. I need to listen to more of The Who.
Boring. Weird stereo effects that made my head hurt.
Generic '60s sound. The only unique thing they did apparently was putting ad jingles in it, but come on, everybody hates ad jingles.
fun concept
So tired of white British Boomers
Surprisingly nice.
Not a fan. I'm hoping for better albums from The Who down the road.
This album is a mess, but it's a *beautiful* mess. The overall concept is hilarious and often well-executed, from that iconic cover down to the tongue-in-cheek radio interludes. Admittedly, it's not always an easy listen when you take the whole thing in one sitting: some of the 180-turns are jarring, and a couple of tunes are a little lackluster, especially compared to the highlights scattered throughout the album. Yet this thing is still very interesting and fun to listen to, both as a historical document about the sixties, and as a work of art dealing with consumption society--a topic that's still very relevant 55 years after *The Who Sell Out* came out. To put it in nutshell, this record is maybe a notch under *My Generation*, *Tommy*, *Who's Next* or even *Quadrophenia*. Yet it's still an "essential" album. Who's next now? (Sorry, couldn't resist) 😁 Number of albums left to review: 584 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 200 (including this one) Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 95 Albums from the list I will certainly *not* include in mine (many others are more essential to me): 123
I kinda get what they were going for by sticking the random jingles in between the actual songs. But perhaps it would have made more sense to just make a good album, instead.
Jammer, love the radio station concept
The Who were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should. This is the kitschiest album of all time with the stupidest and most annoying concept of all time. Maybe if they fully committed to the bit it would have worked, but this is essentially just a boring psychedelic pop album with fart sound effects before and after every song. Hide those nipples. 2/5
Fue bueno, tal vez las primeras canciones fueron algo aburridas a mi gusto pero terminaron con broche de oro
Está bien, pero nada más. Me gusta mucho que trate de ser único manteniendo ese tema de comerciales y productos, pero la verdad es que no suena muy bien. Hay varias canciones completamente salvables como "Odorono" o "Silas Stingy", pero la mayoría no pasan de aceptable. Finalmente, puedo decir que esperaba más de él, pues tenía a The Who en un muy buen concepto y pensaba que este álbum pasaría a ser uno de mis favoritos, una lastima que no haya alcanzado las expectativas. Le doy 3 por que no creo que esté mal hecho o que sea desagradable oírlo, pero, realmente, se encuentra en el suelo de la categoría y, de poder, la calificación quedaría más cercana al 2.5 que al 3.
Tattoo is the exact kind of song by The Who that makes me nearly hate them. Their off and on obsession with concept albums helped build their career, but it almost always feels like a detriment to the more solid songs found on their albums. What’s the concept this go around exactly? To make you feel like you’re listening to the radio in London? I guess they accomplished that but I don’t really understand the point. Maybe I’m just too American to understand it. There’s a few good jokes to be had with these skits, but they never elevate the rest of the material. This isn’t a unique concept, but usually it’s done on an album that tries to be nothing but hits front to back. I’m sure The Who thought they were doing that, but I can’t help but feel they come up short. I Can See for Miles is evidence to the contrary, a staple of The Who’s discography, but 90% of that is owed to Keith Moon. The song just wouldn’t be that interesting without him, and neither would the rest of this band. Everyone else is fine, this album is fine. I’m not a total Who hater, but they have better albums than this, and there’s plenty of other albums by their contemporaries that are worth listening to over this one.
sort of a concept album where songs are dispersed amongst product jingles under the guise of being played on a radio station. a fun listen, but not necessarily one i would revisit any time soon. highlights: “mary ann with the shaky hand”, “odorono”, “i can see for miles”, “silas stingy”.
This is one of those things, man. "critics say this album is their best." Compared to Who's Next? Really? This is like a different band. Critics are the sellouts. I'm all about artists exploring their art, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Don't know unless you try. I don't think this one worked. Erica: I get it, it's a concept album. They're poking fun at themselves. Great. They were doing some jingles. But this music compared to their other music... do people even care about the music or just that the album is fun? Critics are the sellouts
I never really cared for The Who. I like a few of their songs but wasn’t familiar with any songs off of this besides I Can See For Miles And Miles And Miles And Miles……. I actually liked a few songs (Mary Anne With The Shaky Hand) but on the whole, meh. Just…..meh. And the commercial thing was dumb. At least there wasn’t 3 minute jerk-off synthesizer BS, so it that alone gets a star.
This album is fine, it just doesn’t really do much for me.
Only one hit I'd heard of but the others are accomplished late 60's Psychadelia with satiric samples. As a whole it's 'bitty' although I think that's the nature of the beast
Thank god they got better
Not a single song really stood out to be honest, though I did enjoy the album as it is unique and the references to pirate radio was fun
so great, should’ve lost the commercials though
One good song and the rest goes on and on. I’m not buying.
An album in the style of an episode of The Goodies.
Pretty standard Who stuff. A few crackers and a fun concept but overall a bit samey.
The Who, like almost anything from this generation, sounds like an old dude still smoking pot. Had its heydays, but never grew past it. Now just sounds dumb and infantile
Hmmmm
I hate the fucking Who.
fun
Not sod bad, not my favourite Who album but listenable
Some odd tunes in here like "i can see for miles and miles" which show how incredible the Who are, however as an album found myself skipping so often as it was unlistenable fake jingles. generous 2
The Who, meh
Perfect
Okay.
I don't exactly get why this album is on this list. It seems like it was a kind of side project rather than a serious album. Including fake advert jingles and even real ones. I like the idea and the irony of calling themselves sell outs when they did start to write for adverts etc. But I don't think I'd see it as an absolute must to listen to before you die or even one of their best. More like a creative and interesting kind of side project maybe? Doesn't quite fit here in my mind. Good though, not a bad listen.
I enjoyed this a lot! Upbeat and cheery.
not bad, but far from the best Who album
Interesting and groovy-sounding, particularly in the context of a band forming itself, moving from pretty raw proto-punk to a more ambitous, tuneful and conceptually rich approach. The satire probably seemed funnier all those years ago but some fun and memorable cuts, starting with “Our Love Was” and “Rael” and “I Can’t Reach You." There are sign of rock-operatic ambitions to come. One would like to have seen how the record would've played on its own terms and shorn of the mostly silly (and largely irrelevant) set-up and "concept."
Very 60s sounding, not always in a good way. Almost a cliché / parody of the other songs around at the time. Even the bigger songs sound weirdly tame and muted - maybe because of the muscular live versions that have become part of the backstory of rock music.
A super quirky and weird serving of the Who is on deck for today I see. This has to be their most random record! This is my second record by the Who, the first being My Generation. A concept album, which is full of little commercial jingles and Radio London bits. Apparently they did all of this without permission, causing them to be sued by the companies they named. If you can see past the experimental, weirdness of this album, there are still some great songs on it. I Can See For Miles is a classic! Silas Stingy is kind of the first glimpse into what was to come with "Tommy". The song Tattoo is hilarious! Overall, another great album by some of the godfathers of British rock and roll! Favourite songs: Silas Stingy, Tattoo, I Can See For Miles, Mary Ann with the Shaky Hand, Odorono Least favourite songs: Armenia City in the Sky 4/5
already heard, 8/10
An album I’ve listened to before and still as good as I remember. One of The Who’s best
i mean this is fairly bad and long
I’m sure there are more Who albums on here but having this one pop up first made me lol. Goofy and fun album with a lot of wacky interludes. While charming to listen to, not sure a lot of the songs stuck for me. I hate to give this a 3/5 (why does 6/10 sound less harsh?) but let’s be fair, it’s tough to follow Boris the Spider. An album that makes me want to listen to more Who and less of this album B side bumper: Rael 1+2
Fun but not great
Happenstance pulled up three Keith Moon-era Who albums within a week from this list for me - I'm a fan and I've listened to all these songs a lot but even so I'm surprised and impressed by the range. Very few bands managed to have as much humor and whimsy and still rock so hard where it mattered. A great and odd album.
First half was mid but 2nd have had 5/5 production. John Entwistle is a goat.
As with the previous Who album, there were some different sounding tracks. I’m no more of a fan of the Who than I was before. Their good tracks are really good, the rest are alright so high 3*
Didn't enjoy the concept so found it more annoying than anything.
Nothing to spectacular to day, just a really good rock album. T3B 1. I Can See For Miles 2. Odorono 3. Hall Of The Mountain King
I liked the mountain king one. I think I've actually played that. I think this is a very clever album for it's time. It seems like they were very much aware of how some of the things they were doing looked, and so they leaned into it. Notes on the music, it's The Who, classic rock. Music that I grew up listening to in the background in a million different ways. It may not have ever been something I sought out for myself, but it is the type of music that shaped the soundtrack of my youth. 21/15 bananas for creativity and nostalgia.
This may have been the only Who album I hadn't heard. I didn't get a lot out of it, but I never really do with The Who. They produced more than their fair share of hits and bangers but I can't stay focused on their music long enough to enjoy an entire album. Maybe if I were born in a different time, The Who would have been my jam, but I wasn't and they aren't. My favorite track from the album is I Can See For Miles; Shocking, I know. 3 Stars.
BORING!! COULD BARELY FINISH!
I can see for miles and miles ... But I can't see why this was rated one of the great The Who albums. Maybe the focus on making a point back in the day doesn't come across so much anymore now it's not relevant so I can only judge it on the music.
Awful
This was a odd album for me... I'm.... Idk i like the who.. 3 star
Not entirely sure why there was a coca cola and car advert in the middle, but a 'creative' album.
Some good bits here and there, but pretty random! Not sure I'd place this in the best of their work, from the other Who albums I've listened to.
I have tried several times to get into the The Who and aside from some of their hits, I just don't connect with them. With that being said, The Who Sell Out is probably the closest I have come to liking a The Who album as a whole. It has some great songs and it's charming and silly in a good way. I don't love it but I can listen to it.
Oof
i admire the skill of the players at least.
baita som
Unlike some critics, I would not go so far as to say this is the Who's best work. It is filled with well-written songs that sound especially 60's on top of its' status of notable social commentary. 3.5/5
first listen kinda a mixed bag, some great sounds, but the mono doesn't help
quanti album hanno fatto sti qua?
This is such a silly album. I remember my dad showing me this record growing up. I had just gotten way into Weird Al, and so we were going through all of this records that were either weird in art or concept, or just unique artists in general. There was The Who Sell Out, Frank Zappa, Jethro Tull, and Floyd's Ummagumma, to name a few. When my friends and I all turned 18 and wanted to get tattoos, "Tattoo" was the song we'd get cheesed and laugh with. Nostalgia aside, the album as a whole is just okay. I'm usually pretty hot or cold with The Who, and this album is no exception. I did appreciate the Boris the Spider nod at the end of the weird psychedelic take on Hall of the Mountain King. Overall, yeah, pretty standard issue Who, which is just "meh".
Snorefest for me. I just don't get it. All the songs sound the same, and the sound is not great. 1.5/5
The Who were such good musicans and Roger Daltry had an incredible voice, but their pre-Tommy recordings are so watered down. It sucks, because the songs here are quite good- “I Can See for Miles” especially- but these aren’t the best versions of themselves. B-
Estaven en un moment màgic. Tot el que feien era or pur. Barrejat amb breus anuncis inventats com part d'un cert concepte que unificava l'àlbum, temes com 'Tattoo', 'Our Love Was', 'Odorono', 'I Can't See for Miles', tots ells tan bons i tan sixties, fan del disc un imprescindible, i de l'época un pou de nostàlgia, fins i tot per tots aquells que no la vam viure
Meh....
Back when Townshend knew how to truly make a concept album and doesn't burn the toast. I love it when artists try this kind of shit, and it (mostly) works.
The album was alright. Pretty eccentric. I Can See For Miles was the biggest hit. Not really classic Who. No desire to listen to it again.
Enjoyed it. Not the best hits of The Who.
Interesting album, doesn’t take itself seriously, nice to listen to but probably won’t listen again
Very experimental and I did not enjoy it
Yea it's fine
I like The Who loads but this is not my fave. Extra star for I Can See For Miles.
I could have continued sleeping on most of this album
3.5 The more I listen to it, the more I like it. It is really different than the other WHO albums that I have listened to.
Honestly I hate to say this about the who as they’re one of the greats really but this wasn’t great; I can see for miles is very good but the rest of it is either eh or just not good 2/5.
Novelty album, interesting album concept but doesn't have much replay value
Not a masterpiece but very entertaining. Loved the album art, concept and execution and found the juvenile sound of a very young band on the cusp of breakout success both interesting and refreshing. Only one or two hits (miles and miles) but some other fun songs sprinkled in with sometimes hilarious Monty Pythonesque bits. What’s for tea? See for miles, odorono, Heinz 3.7
It was ok but as a concept felt a bit half developed Nothing I hated, nothing I loved (but I can see for miles brings back memories of being in my dad’s car)
Don’t get it at all, massively bland
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Guess you had to be there ...
I think Quadrophenia should have been on here instead of this. The concept is interesting, but it's definitely not a Who record I would come back to.
Weird and... weird. Not bad, just bizarre. I kept fluctuating between thinking the album was overrated and thinking it was unique and interesting. Nowhere near my favorite The Who album, but there's merit to what they were trying to do. It's ambitious. Maybe not super successful, but ambitious nonetheless. 'I Can See For Miles' is a banger.
I understand what they were trying to do, but you still gotta make it sound good and those tracks infused with commercial sounds are horrendous to listen to.
This was so much fun! It makes me happy after so much SERIOUS music to have a group just laugh with it all. All the songs were delightful and I felt like I was listening to the radio when I was a kid.
I was excited to check out some more from The Who. However, the first couple of tracks left me perplexed and not at all interested. Then things suddenly turned around and I became quite enchanted. So, a few tracks that I prefer to just skip over, but the rest I really enjoyed.
I'd always avoided this album because the bean business from the movie Tommy kind of freaked me out as a kid, so the cover made me nervous. But this is silly and fun and I had nothing to worry about. I love it.
I really love the few of listening to an hour of radio! That was unexpected. Lots of variety and fun!
They are definitely a singles band
Good
I want Who songs, not fake commercials and gimmicks.
De heren hebben ongetwijfeld heel veel lol gehad bij het in elkaar steken van deze flauwekul ('Radio London reminds you: go to the church of your choice'). En dat straalt er wel vanaf. Het heeft vooral attentiewaarde, niks vliegt echt hoog, maar het is weer eens wat anders.
Sowieso een pluspunt voor de zelfspot. Er is veel gelachen bij het maken van dit album lijkt me en dat is aanstekelijk. Tegelijk is al die gein de reden dat ik het waarschijnlijk geen tweede keer aan zet. Tussen de grollen en de herkenbare jaren 60 zang af en toe een uitschieter als I Can See for Miles.
Ik denk dat het in hun tijd enorm grappig was om deze plaat te maken. Tegenwoordig is alles natuurlijk zo enorm gecommercialiseerd, dat het standaard is dat artiesten middelmatige handelswaar aanprijzen. Wel jammer dat die youtube-blocker de reclames er niet tussen uit haalt. :-P
Remember listening to this album like 10 years ago when I was reading a “The Who” biography. It did not capture my attention at the time. I thought that it would be a different situation now, but it was almost the same. I cannot deny that this work has an interesting concept, innovative for that time, but some songs still lack to deliver the The Who’s rhythm power. Luckily, these guys were able to align their talents and inspiration and came up with Tommy and Who’s next later in their career. Nice album, not great.
"I Can See For Miles" and "Sunrise" are in my top 10 songs by the Who. The rest of album? Eh, it's alright. Decent even. Nothing amazing considering the other records they've released.
konsept albumi.... vittu yrittää olla joku gta radio kanava (1967) ei tooimi tässä kuuntelu oli vähän vaivalloista + en kuullu kun suihku hyrähti ja paska pompahti... simon ja pumba tyyppistä harmonikkaa... onn ihan kivoja biisejä, ei ehkä kuitenkaan lävähdä meikäpojan kopassa... EN OLE MAINOSTEN ORJA! tattoo
Notes - A concept album made of real and fake ads turned into and incorporated in songs - Lots of cool psychedelic elements here - Feels a bit like an infomercial fever dream - this album is super all over the place but its kinda cool - the who faced some legal ramifications for it but id say it was worth it Fav - Odorono - love the stacatto guitar parts and chorus Least fav - Tattoo - Funny lyrics but don’t love the melody and instrumental 4/5 a bit unfocussed musically but very cool
The opening 30 seconds is killer, I wish more of the album was like that (the talk box + horns dynamic). Overall really impressed though, they can really bring the heat.
A concept album that is actually fun and playful. Doesn't take itself too seriously. The concept is cohesive and works on multiple levels. Flows like butter with the radio broadcast thread. Brilliant editing and transitions, especially for the time. Some of the song structures are like proto prog with their sudden changes and vocal interplay, but still largely meaty, beauty, big and bouncy.
I can appreciate the concept of a pirate-radio and radio commercials album, but in terms of enjoyment it's just alright... nothing really grabbed me. It's not bad just wish I could enjoy it more.
The jingles are a solid concept and the production is probably about as good as an album from the 60's could allow. Great singing. Still, not the best The Who album there is. Production 3/5 Songwriting 5/5 Musicality 4/5 Fun Factor 2.5/5 Nostalgia 0/5
1 track on this album was wourth listening to
Some nice toons and harmonies and some weird-arse 60s shit. Kind of sums up the decade really
First exposure to The Who. Enjoyed it. Got that great 60s rock sound. Fun play with the ads/sell out gags without overdoing it.
Interesting concept
This is a quirky, zany, and very fun album. The first half certainly leans into the “commercial sell out” concept, but not all of the songs were my cup of tea. I think that the medleys were very cohesive and the theme was brilliant, but I found myself enjoying more of the standard songs toward the end of the record. Favorite Tracks: 1) Sunrise 2) Rael 1 3) Melancholia 4) Early Morning Cold Taxi 5) Girl’s Eyes
I can see for miles is a great tune, but I didn't really get the rest of the album. Felt dated
Every time I listen to the Who, I swear I'm going insane. I can't see how a band that would earnestly write and practice a song like "Silas Stingy" could be this revered by history. Sure, they have one or two good songs, but man, have I never understood how this weak psych-rock band still merits plays on classic rock radio. One song keeps this from being a one star, but it seems I'll never understand where all the praise comes from (aside from the talent of the band, which doesn't count for too much). Favorite track: "I Can See For Miles"
Maybe needs a second listen, but first impressions not great 2.5
A solid, fun album from the head of the Mods in the 1960s. I still prefer The Who's Next, but this is a good album.
I don’t think the band committed to rhe bit on this one - some stellar and interesting tracks at play on top of a topic ripe for satire, yet the end product feels too tame to make much of a statement. The interstitial tissue just isn’t there between the commercial jests and standard Who tracks to gel this into something more than a miscellaneous collection of songs.
I didn't think it was very good. Just strange/typical psychedelic 60s music but this was generally annoying. I suppose I was expecting more of a Who sound. Instead, got many soft melodies, strange songs, bad singing, and background sounds/noises. 4/10.
When they are firing on all cylinders The Who are magnificent, but so often they are just phoning it in. This for me is one of those. It just doesn't land. I like them when they are a bit pissed off. On this they aren't even close to being a little ticked off.
Meh…
As great as The Who are, they have major a problem with filler, and this album is one of the worst examples of it.
Well, this is fun. A concept album full of silliness and great tunes as well. It benefits from a lack of earnestness, which peppers their later work. Doesn’t outstay its welcome.
Easily one of The Who's best. This record was basically proof that the band were way more than just a typical classic rock outfit (though they were excellent beforehand as well). From the instrumentals to the product-placement inspired thematics, this album is electric.
Listened Before? N Here, have a stiff dose of satire on a Thursday morning! This record is one I've never even thought to listen to because, well, I'm not really much of a Who fan. However, I'm a sucker for a good concept album, and this one is both: good and a concept. I really liked the radio commercials and you really started to feel like you were listening to a GTA radio station or something (or at least a 60s version of one). Odorono made me laugh out loud, and I Can See For Miles feels out of place because of it's seriousness. It's a wild ride. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Odorono
The best Who album by a country mile.
4.3 - I've been ambivalent about other Who records, which are too steeped in the rock canon to feel relatable, so I was pleasantly surprised by the playfulness of this record. They sounds like the Kinks at their cheekiest - inventing quirky characters ("Mary Ann With the Shaky Hand", "Silas Stingy"), exploring gender ("Tattoo") and just generally sounding charmingly British. I also love the fake jingles peppered throughout that make this sound like a slice of old-timey radio. To boot, lush instrumentals on "Sunrise" and "Rael."
Embarcando un concepto muy original y abordándolo con mucha sutileza y desfachatez, el tercer album de The Who sorprende desde un primer momento. Haciéndolo sonar como si estuviéramos sintonizando una radio de los 60's, con sus respectivos anuncios, claramente parodiados al igual que la tapa, hacen que el concepto funcione bien y sirve como un punto cómico para los jóvenes integrantes de la banda. Suena como una banda de chicos los cuales buscaban hacer lo que les gustaba, música. Con una mezcla de algunos géneros, se sienten una mezcla rock-pop conceptual, y algo ligera, pero bien interpretada y bastante psicodélica. Llama la atención desde su primera escucha, por su concepto, tapa, contenido y por su gran mística. Es una buena opción para comenzar a escuchar a esta banda británica que forma un rol importante en la historia del rock.
In general I have mixed feelings about The Who. I think Live at Leeds is brilliant. And, John Entwistle and Keith Moon were one of the most compelling rhythm sections of their era. But there's also some facets of this band that I find frustrating and for whatever reason it feels like those things are fully manifest on The Who Sell Out despite my love of some of those songs when found elsewhere. My most thrilling moment of this daily listen was out of the gate recognizing that the beginning was sampled elsewhere. I've also never been a fan of little fiddly interludes and such. I just couldn't Buy In to this record.
Solid album, not totally my jam
This is a strong selection of songs. The concept nature may have seemed a good idea, and there was plenty of innovation at that time, but the commercials become distracting on repeated plays. If only they weren't built into the track, modern technology would have enabled a playlist without them for the better.
I don't think this is The Who's best work, but it certainly isn't their worst. I think it was a very ambitious idea that didn't pan out 100% like they'd hoped. Some of the songs on their own are great, but the majority could only be listened to when listening to the album as a whole. Commercial jingles can get on your nerves at a point. 3/5
Concept gets in the way of some great songs unfortunately
I like the who but this is just a weird concept and not pleasant to listen to.
Eh, easily the worst of The Who's concept albums. It sure does not take itself seriously, but the concept of sprinkling annoying jingles out across the record really is horrible. And then BAM, 'I Can See For Miles' hits as the closer of side 1. What a track on an otherwise unremarkable album. I do not get the praise, but then again, you have to praise Moon for his drumming, Townsend for his guitar, Entwistle for his bass, and Daltrey for his ethereal vocals... Man what a group.
Such a weird album. And definitely one of the most off the mark The Who concept album. A few of the radio interludes are quite fun but mostly it just feels distracting. At the same time the idea of writing songs as commercials often makes for not very interesting songs. In fact there’s only one really great song on side 1; but the fact that “I Can See For Miles” is as good as it is almost makes up for it. With “I Can’t Reach You” and “Rael” on side 2 it’s a bit more approachable but even with the band’s heavenly musicianship most of the songs on this album is just forgettable or plain boring.
Kinda ass
As a concept album it's really good, although some tracks are boring. First Listen?: Y Fav. Tracks: I Can See For Miles, Silas Stingy Rating: 3.2/5
The hits are very good, but you’re not missing anything if you only listen to those. Said another way, there are some great stand-out tracks here, but the rest is only ok.
Se entiende la ironía en todo el album, no dejan de sonar como The Who, pero lo terminé y no me dejó mucho, alguna canción para hacer fondo de una playlist
Meh... I get the concept, I just don't really care for this sound. I prefer the last 2 Who albums over this.
I didn't really enjoy this album, which is a shame given how iconic the Who are.
love dit
The Who Sell Out is feels as though The Who tried to imitate The Beatles and The Beach Boys, but were more cheesy. Some songs that make me feel this way are I Can See For Miles, Relax, and Sunrise. I really like the concept of this album, and this came out at a time where even having conceptual albums was something new and interesting. The radio station format paved the way for other albums, like Dawn FM. While I think the format is fun and interesting, the songs on the album were not. There are not many songs that I want to listen to on my own time again. Best Songs: Our Love Was, Odorono Worst Songs: Mary Anne With The Shaky Hand, Silas Stingy
Meni je ovo najbolji njihov. Totalno je lud
I do really like The Who - memories of childhood because my Dad loved them. However, I don't love this album. I can see why it was so critically acclaimed at the time. It's a work of art. But that isn't enough for me to want to keep listening to it today.
7/10 decent, nice, although without any shockingly good stuff
60s Rock. Melodisch
Not one of my favourite The Who albums.
This is a really interesting and fun album, with some great tunes.
Rating 1. I’m not a huge fan of The Who, but I like songs like Baba O’Riley, behind blue eyes, etc. You know, the hits. When I looked at the track listing for this album I recognize the song ‘I can see for Miles’. I thought I liked that song and so started listening to the album. I liked the idea of mixing advertisements with the music, but the execution fell flat. The first few songs reminded me a little bit of CSN. I gamely listened until the song that I knew came on and expected that to elevate the experience for me. But instead it made me like the song ‘I can see for Miles’ just a little bit less. I kept listening because that’s what this is about, right? Starting with ‘Glitter Girl’ and ‘Melancholia’ , I could recognize what I do like about The Who, which is more forceful guitar playing. However I don’t think I ever need to listen to this album again.