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Love love love this album. One of my absolute favorite rock albums. Perfect from start to finish in my opinion
Banger after banger! Would have been life changing with just Baba O’Riley, but you have Bargain, Getting in Tune, and Won’t Get Fooled Again. 9/10
If it hasn't been said before, I will say it again, this one of the greatest albums ever recorded. I am def a Who fan and have loved the band for over 55 years so I may be a touch biased but I think I am probably spot on. This album showed the greatest of the band. Entwisle has never been better, stronger but yet subdued. Keith Moon was every bit the monster on drums. Daltry was at the peak. Maybe the grestest rock scream ever. Townshend was amazing. His singing, guitar playing, use of synthesizers and experimental sounds. The writing was proabaly as good as ever.
All timer!
This is next.
Behind Blue Eyes really sucks, but the rest of it slaps harder than I expected!
Classic awesome record
The Who's only great album. One of the best rock albums of all time. Great songs from start to finish.
So good to listen to this. It's been years since I've listened to it end to end: maybe around the time that I saw The Who at the King Dome in Seattle: 1982 (ouch).
Didn't think I would rate it this highly going into it, but there really aren't any weak songs, and Baba O'Riley and Won't Get Fooled Again are all-timers.
It has Baba O’Riley
Unexpectedly into the deep cuts. Not a single filler track. Damn!
Every time I listen to The Who I’m reminded how good they were. This album is no exception
Gran disco
Iconic. What else need be said?
Top 10 album all time… easy. Babba, fooled again, all time classics. Makes me feel like my hairs blowing in the wind like a golden retriever on a cross country road trip in 1974.
Will always be one of my favorite albums. I love The Who. Track 1 is the ultimate opener to an album
Started out strong and didn't drop in quality the whole way through. No skips. 8.5-9/10
Classic.
Great album
goated
They all peed on that wall moments before this photo was taken.
I guess I have to rate this a four stars, it's the Who and it has some of their hits. I probably wouldn't say its their best album (probably most popular), but its still pretty top tier and very enjoyable. This was definitely when the band was peaking and its still confusing why the band has continued to exist after Keith Moon's death.
Another amazing album, it’s crazy to get to five star albums, back to back. The best majority of this album has really good singles, a couple underrated songs I believe. Bargain is one of my favorites, but I don’t hear people talking about it. The Who is just one of those bands that has so many good albums.
Classic rock. Perhaps one of the greatest albums of all time. Rock anthems and slower ballads, this is a masterpiece from start to finish.
The Who’s statement album where everything came together. The songwriting is strong, the band is tight and energetic, and unlike the albums that precede and follow it this album has a streamlined economy that enables it to never dip or lag. Quite simply one of the greatest rock albums of all time.
Awesome
Baba O'Riley is one of the best songs ever! This album slaps
Bookended by masterpieces, but after a couple of re-listens even the ones in the middle were really enjoyable
Back in High School, my good friend Vince recommended this album to me a few years after it was released, and I am glad he did! I was familiar with Won’t Get Fooled Again, but that was it. I have since listened to this album countless times, and it remains one of my favorites. In my opinion, there isn’t a dog on the entire album…it’s a masterpiece. 5 solid stars.
Great sounding record.
Immense
C'mon challenge me....5 big gold stars.
Classic and I love it. Final tour in effect currently. Saw them at least four times live. The legend of Baba O'Riley, Won't Get Fooled Again, BBE, Seeker 9.0. Instant Classic! Who's Next is Who's Best.
5 che in realtà è un 4.5 ma ca sapimm solo i numeri interi
non è un 5 pieno pieno come per ziggy stardust ma non è decisamente un 4 - tra le preferite getting in tune, too much of anything e i don’t even know myself (vabbè escludendo baba o’riley ovviamente)
Top veramente Uau
Gli who sono tra i gruppi più influenti di sempre e questo forse è il loro disco più riuscito. Pieno di canzoni iconiche, la mia preferita è behind blue eyes. Keith Moon alla batteria è fenomenale, anche se a volte per me risulta un po’ troppo “presente”. Pietra miliare del rock.
Ja kažem jedan od najboljih albuma ranih sedamdesetih, vojko kaže sranje🤣
One of the best straight-up classic rock albums. Behind Blue Eyes? Banger. Baba O'Riley? Banger. Won't Get Fooled Again? Banger. Love Ain't For Keeping? Banger. Bargain? Banger. The Who have better albums (namely Tommy and Quadrophenia), but like Who's Next is still very good, and their best non-concept one. Was going to go 4 because it's not their top album, but I maybe I should be less picky and more joyous. So we'll go a 5.
Easily the best album by The Who that I have heard so far. I can understand why it is often considered their most accomplished work. It blows "The Who Sell Out" into the weeds, for sure.
It's a classic blablabla wherever they peed on the obelisk yadda yadda yadda.
Probably the most influential album of my life as a drummer. A barnstorming tour de force bursting with revolutionary concepts easily 20 years ahead of their time and of a quality still strived for today. Music fresh as a daisy yet conceived in 1971, it kicks the door down from the first song and doesn't let up.
the who what now where?
The arena rock blueprint. Insanely good from front to back
Who's Next by The Who has been one of my favourite albums for over 30 years—certainly since seeing them live for the first of many times back in 2002. Listening again with a little less nostalgia, it’s clear the album features some truly powerful songs. The big hitters are as brilliant as ever, but tracks like “Bargain” and “My Wife” also deserve more recognition. That said, the middle section does dip slightly, with songs like “Getting in Tune” and “Going Mobile” feeling more like filler. Still, I’ve always loved Pete Townshend’s vocals on those tracks—especially on “Bargain” and “Going Mobile.” In summary, Who's Next is an album with a strong start and finish, a slight lull in the middle, but it remains a fantastic listen. It's one I’ll always come back to. Favourite track: “Baba O’Riley” – iconic, with that unforgettable intro and lyrics full of angst and despair. Honourable mentions: “Won’t Get Fooled Again” and “Behind Blue Eyes.” Least favourite track: “Getting in Tune,” if I had to pick one. Album artwork: Iconic and instantly recognisable.
Favorite: Bargain (Oh my god I love this song so much, i knew it before but still, it's fantastic) This album was shockingly good, I knew I loved Bargain but I wasn't sure what to expect from the rest of it. Suffice it to say the album surpassed my expectations.
Im surprised I loved this one as much as I did considering I hated Tommy and this was the follow up to it. They were firing on all cylinders with this one though. Dips a smidgen in the middle but starts and ends so god damn strong how can you not love it? Beep beep
Das Album Who's Next wurde von der britischen Rockband The Who in den Olympic Studios in London aufgenommen. Es erschien 1971 und markiert einen Übergang von den ambitionierten Konzeptalben der späten 1960er Jahre hin zu einem direkteren, produktionstechnisch klar strukturierten Rocksound. Die Band kombinierte Elemente des Hard Rock mit Synthesizern, was zu einer damals ungewöhnlichen Klangmischung führte. Pete Townshend, Gitarrist und Hauptkomponist der Gruppe, integrierte musikalische Motive aus einem zuvor gescheiterten Projekt in dieses Album. Die bekanntesten Stücke sind „Baba O’Riley“, „Behind Blue Eyes“ und „Won’t Get Fooled Again“, die sich durch ihren Einsatz elektronischer Klangelemente und eine straffe Songstruktur auszeichnen. Diese Songs wurden zu wiederkehrenden Bestandteilen von Liveauftritten und gelten als prägend für den weiteren Verlauf der Rockmusik. Die Texte spiegeln persönliche und gesellschaftliche Spannungen wider, die mit einer zunehmenden Technologisierung und individuellen Desillusionierung einhergehen. Die Produktion wirkt insgesamt ausgewogen, mit klar konturierten Instrumentenspuren und einer zurückhaltenden, aber präzisen Dynamik. Das Album zeigt eine gereifte Band, die sich musikalisch weiterentwickelt, ohne ihre Wurzeln im Rock der 1960er Jahre zu verleugnen. Es ist ein durchdachtes Werk mit starker handwerklicher Umsetzung.
Great album - several classic rock staples here. Innovative use of synth, for the time.
Just start to finish rock beauty.
This is an undeniable album
So many good csi theme songs
5 out of 5, 10 out of 10. Easily one of my favorite albums ever
a soft 5 as I'm not super familiar with the non-hits, but i need to stop watering down my ratings toward the center and this has some of the best classic rock songs of all time on it.
🤏🏻❤️
One of my favourite albums of all time and probably the Who’s best, another of which I own multiple copies. It came between the ‘rock operas’ of Tommy and Quadrophenia, both greats themselves, but the failure of the intended Lifehouse project led to this concise and uniformly excellent record. The best known songs are “Baba O’Reilly”, “Won’t Get Fooled Again” and “Behind Blue Eyes” and the rest of the songs are just as good. Entwistle’s “My Wife”, still hilarious, “Bargain”, “Love Ain’t for Keeping”, “Getting In Tune”, Pete Townsend taking lead vocals on “Going Mobile” and the magnificent “Song is Over”. Who’s Next shows what a powerful group the Who were. Augmented by only Nicky Hopkin’s piano and Dave Arbus’s violin (on Baba), the sound is huge. John Entwistle’s bass and Keith Moon’s drums are so big and take fill out the soundscape complementing Townsend’s guitars perfectly. Pete’s playing is breathtaking, particularly his mighty acoustic rhythm playing. Yet there is a lot of space in the mix; you can hear the room. Alternate takes on some of the special editions, the addition of organ to “Behind Blue Eyes”, Leslie West adding guitar to several tracks including “Won’t Get Fooled Again”, are weaker overall due to the added players. I love this album and never tire of it. Only today I discovered that Townsend’s main electric for these recordings was a Gretsch, a guitar I never would have associated with him. Now I need to go listen again…
Amazing!
Can skip the live
I could have sworn I didn't like The Who, but I can't think of a reason why - I guess I was just being contrary, because this is a phenomenal album.
**Who's Next** by The Who, released in August 1971, stands as a landmark in rock history—a fusion of raw power, innovation, and emotional depth that both defined its era and transcended it. Below is an in-depth review focused on lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, followed by a balanced assessment of its strengths and weaknesses. ## Background and Genesis The album emerged from the ashes of Pete Townshend’s ambitious but ultimately abandoned *Lifehouse* project, a planned multimedia rock opera intended to follow *Tommy*. The collapse of *Lifehouse* forced The Who to distill its best material into a more conventional album format, resulting in a work that is both conceptually rich and musically focused[1][2][3]. The core band—Roger Daltrey (vocals), Pete Townshend (guitar, keyboards, vocals), John Entwistle (bass, brass, vocals), and Keith Moon (drums)—was at a creative peak, supported by guest musicians like Dave Arbus (violin on “Baba O’Riley”) and Nicky Hopkins (piano). ## Lyrics and Themes **Rebellion, Disillusionment, and Identity:** The lyrics of *Who's Next* are marked by a deep engagement with themes of rebellion, personal and societal identity, and the cyclical nature of political change. The album’s most iconic track, “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” is a scathing critique of political revolution and false hope, encapsulated in the immortal line: > “Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.”[1][2][3] Townshend’s writing throughout the album reflects a retreat from the idealism of the 1960s, instead embracing skepticism and realism. “Baba O’Riley,” inspired by Townshend’s spiritual explorations and the teachings of Meher Baba, expresses generational alienation and a search for meaning in a chaotic world. The phrase “teenage wasteland” has become emblematic of youthful disillusionment[1][4][5]. **Introspection and Emotional Turmoil:** “Behind Blue Eyes” delves into isolation and misunderstood anger, its lyrics capturing the inner turmoil of a man burdened by expectations. The song’s structure—moving from gentle acoustic introspection to a cathartic, full-band outburst—mirrors the emotional volatility at its core[1][2][4][5]. **Self-Realization and Hope:** Tracks like “The Song Is Over” and “Getting in Tune” explore the search for personal authenticity and the enduring power of music as a source of hope and unity. The closing lines of “The Song Is Over” reference the central, unifying “note” from the abandoned *Lifehouse* project, suggesting that music itself is a means of transcendence and renewal[6]. ## Music and Arrangements **Innovative Use of Synthesizers:** A defining feature of *Who’s Next* is Townshend’s pioneering use of synthesizers. Far from mere embellishment, the synths are integral to the album’s sound. The opening of “Baba O’Riley” features an iconic, looping ARP synthesizer sequence, setting a futuristic tone that was groundbreaking for rock music at the time[2][5]. Synths also drive the tension in “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” providing both texture and propulsion. **Dynamic Range and Power:** The album is renowned for its dynamic contrasts. Songs shift seamlessly between soft, introspective passages and explosive, full-band assaults. “The Song Is Over” and “Getting in Tune” exemplify this, with Townshend’s gentle vocals giving way to Daltrey’s powerful declarations, supported by Moon’s thunderous drumming and Entwistle’s agile bass lines[2][6][5]. **Band Performance:** - **Roger Daltrey** delivers some of his finest vocals, blending vulnerability and raw power. - **Pete Townshend**’s guitar work is both aggressive and nuanced, while his keyboard and synth contributions expand the band’s sonic palette. - **John Entwistle**’s bass is melodic and inventive, particularly on his own composition “My Wife,” which provides comic relief and showcases his musicianship[2][5]. - **Keith Moon**’s drumming is chaotic yet precise, driving the band with unmatched energy. **Songwriting and Structure:** The album’s tracks are tightly constructed, with each song serving a distinct emotional and musical purpose. Even shorter songs like “Love Ain’t for Keeping” and “Going Mobile” are memorable, providing contrast to the epics that bookend the album[5]. ## Production **Glyn Johns’ Production:** The production, handled by Glyn Johns, is widely regarded as the best on any Who album[7]. Johns achieved a clarity and immediacy that places the vocals and instruments front and center, capturing the band’s live energy while allowing for studio experimentation. The sound is expansive and three-dimensional, with a “wall-to-wall” quality that immerses the listener[8]. **Sound Quality:** - **Presence and Immediacy:** Vocals are clear and commanding, never lost in the mix[8]. - **Punchy Bass and Drums:** The rhythm section is tight and impactful, with Moon’s drums and Entwistle’s bass given full weight. - **Transparency:** The mix allows for subtle details—synth textures, acoustic strums, and backing vocals—to shine through[8]. **Iconic Cover Art:** The album cover, inspired by the monolith from *2001: A Space Odyssey*, is both enigmatic and iconic, reinforcing the album’s sense of mystery and grandeur[1][3]. ## Influence and Legacy **Critical and Commercial Impact:** Upon release, *Who’s Next* was an instant success, topping the UK charts and reaching #4 in the US. It produced enduring hits like “Baba O’Riley,” “Behind Blue Eyes,” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” songs that remain staples of classic rock radio[3][5]. The album is frequently cited as one of the greatest rock albums ever, ranking highly on lists by *Rolling Stone*, *VH1*, and *Guitar World*[3]. **Influence on Rock and Beyond:** - **Synth Integration:** The album’s innovative use of synthesizers influenced countless artists and helped pave the way for electronic elements in rock music. - **Anthemic Songwriting:** The epic scope and emotional directness of tracks like “Won’t Get Fooled Again” set a template for stadium rock. - **Lyrical Depth:** Townshend’s blend of personal and political themes inspired later generations of songwriters. **Enduring Relevance:** Unlike some contemporaneous works, *Who’s Next* has aged remarkably well. Its themes of skepticism, self-discovery, and the quest for authenticity remain resonant, and its sound retains its freshness and power decades later[4]. ## Track-by-Track Highlights | Track | Key Features | |----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | **Baba O’Riley** | Iconic synth intro, themes of alienation, explosive violin solo[1][5] | | **Bargain** | Spiritual longing, dynamic arrangement, standout guitar work[5] | | **Love Ain’t for Keeping** | Brief, acoustic-driven, showcases band’s versatility[5] | | **My Wife** | Humorous, energetic, Entwistle’s bass and brass[5] | | **The Song Is Over** | Emotional range, dual vocals, references *Lifehouse*[6][5] | | **Getting in Tune** | Shifts between introspection and catharsis, musical dynamism[5] | | **Going Mobile** | Upbeat, lighter tone, showcases band’s playfulness[5] | | **Behind Blue Eyes** | Haunting ballad, builds to cathartic release, introspective lyrics[1][5] | | **Won’t Get Fooled Again** | Epic closer, political critique, legendary scream, synth-driven[1][5] | ## Pros and Cons ### Pros - **Groundbreaking Use of Synthesizers:** Set a new standard for integrating electronic textures into rock[2]. - **Exceptional Musicianship:** Each band member delivers career-best performances; Daltrey’s vocals and Moon’s drumming are especially notable[2][7][5]. - **Powerful, Timeless Songwriting:** The lyrics are both personal and universal, with memorable hooks and anthemic choruses[1][2][4]. - **Cohesive Yet Varied:** The album balances hard rock, ballads, and humor, maintaining cohesion without monotony[2][4][5]. - **Superb Production:** Glyn Johns’ work ensures clarity, energy, and depth, capturing the band at their peak[7][8]. - **Cultural and Historical Significance:** Its influence on rock, both musically and thematically, is immense and enduring[3]. ### Cons - **Lack of a Unified Concept:** While the songs are thematically linked, the album lacks the narrative cohesion of *Tommy* or *Quadrophenia*, a result of its origins as a salvaged project[2]. - **Some Tracks Overshadowed:** The monumental status of “Baba O’Riley” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again” can make other songs seem less significant by comparison, even though the album is consistently strong[2][5]. - **Shorter Songs Feel Minor:** Tracks like “Love Ain’t for Keeping” and “Going Mobile,” while enjoyable, can feel slight next to the album’s epics[5]. - **Production Choices:** Some purists argue the synths and studio polish detract from the rawness of earlier Who recordings, though this is largely a matter of taste[2]. ## Conclusion *Who’s Next* is a towering achievement in rock music—a record that captures the energy, ambition, and emotional complexity of The Who at their peak. Its blend of technological innovation, lyrical depth, and sheer musical power has ensured its place as a touchstone for generations of musicians and fans. While not without minor flaws, its strengths far outweigh its weaknesses, and its influence continues to reverberate through popular music.
How many stars am i allowed to give to a record? if someone asked me what would be my top five all time albums... this one would get major consideration... every song a home run... all the singing and playing perfect... "Baba O'Riley"... "Bargain"... "Love Ain't For Keeping"... John Entwistle's "My Wife"... "The Song is Over", "Getting in Tune", "Going Mobile"... "Behind Blue Eyes"... then... then... i'll say it again... then... comes the piece de resistance... "Won't Get Fooled Again"... one of the greatest songs in world history.... to end one of the greatest RnR records in history... Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, The Ox, and the incomparable Keith Moon... Five Stars to infinity...
Incredible funk
I'm colored by my dad's music tastes, but I love this band, and the album did not disappoint. This album also has 2/3 CSI theme songs, so nice!
An album full of bangers. Great rock through and through. I wasn't bored for a second.
So many classic who songs that I never knew were on the same album. Will def be adding this to the collection
This one really feels iconic. A lot of songs I didn't know I knew, or was at least a little familiar with.
One of the best albums ever made
Klassiker!
Who’s Next is an iconic record and contains some of the best songs The Who have ever recorded. There’s not a weak track on here, and it’s a good mix of shorter, traditional rock songs and their signature rock opera style. I also have a very soft spot for “Behind Blue Eyes” because of an inside joke between my mom and me. And “Won’t Get Fooled Again” might be one of the best closing tracks to any record ever. Easy 5 stars.
About as classic as it gets for "hard rock" albums. Between this and Tommy, I'm struck by The Who's knack for opening guitar riffs on their albums. A couple of the middle tracks are not my favorite, but the rest of it is so good I still easily give it 5 stars.
It's the Who. Some great music. Amazing lyrics. Powerful vocals. Classic songs.
CLASSIC!
Ni modo, no hay excusas, y no debería haberlas.
What a fantastic album. I don't think I'd ever listened to it as a unit before. Amazing stuff.
Baba O'Reilly is my favourite song of all time so delighted this was today's listen. My Wife is the weakest song - everything else is gold. Loved the reminder of how good the last couple minutes of 'The Song is Over' are. Hadn't remembered how good Getting In Tune is too. Love: "I'm singing this note 'cause it fits in well with the chords I'm playing, I can't pretend there's any meaning hidden in the things I'm saying, But I'm in tune" Hadn't noticed the 'beep beep' in Going Mobile; adorable. Also a (seemingly) rare example of an EXCELLENT album closing song.
Time to whip out the original LP I got of this one again. This is always gonna be an album I'll hold dear to me, listened to it a lot when I was just getting into classic rock. Every song here is a classic in its own right. The hit songs are well known and well regarded of course, but the deep cuts here like Bargain and Love Ain't For Keeping are amazing as well. The Beatles broke up, the Stones turned boring but The Who kept on making good albums well into the 70's.
I really like the Who - but prefer them as a singles band and I have never been that fond of the rock opera leanings. This album opens/ closes with two absolute classic Who tracks - with Baba O'Riley being one of my all time favourite songs. The tracks in between are not quite as strong - but slowly work their charm and do just enough to make it a 5.
The first Who album I've heard that has a full rock sound but coupled with consistently fantastic tracks. The combined power of those two elements is elemental in its power. I wasn't too surprised to find out that most of the material here was intended for a Tommy follow-up. The songs have that air of grandeur - dramatic but not melodramatic; emphatic but not bombastic. The non-single tracks, far from being filler, are top quality. 'Bargain' is something of a take on 'Won't Get Fooled' but Rog's high note is one hell of a moment. Deserves the knighthood just for that. Never really loved the Who, save for a few singles. Love this album.
Classic
It is not The Who's fault that We Won't Get Fooled Again was used in the cold opening of CSI:Miami, or their fault that "meet the new boss..." has become a pop cultural cliche and a vulgar political phrase for morons to overuse. It's not The Who's fault that Baba O'Riley is used at seemingly every sporting event. It's not The Who's fault that Limp Bizkit thought it was a good idea to cover Behind Blue Eyes. But a lot of people seem to hold it against this album that it has had such a far reaching presence in our pop culture. Nonsense. It's a testament to the outstanding quality of these songs. We all just have to live with some of the unfortunate bycatch.
The version of the album I listened to was sooo looooong. The deluxe edition includes the live performances. 2h 33 min!!! 😩 They are lucky that I like them enough to listen to it all. 😂
Absolute classic rock staple.
good classic rock with a touch of experimentation
Such a good album. Three songs that I knew, all of which are great songs. Easy 5/5
This is the hit single album from the Who, and it shows. It's not got the intellectual highs and lows of Tommy or the big plan but it has their real strengths on display the whole time. Keith Moon is a monster on this album and the first and last tracks just bookend a great performance with absolutely legendary ones. Everyone else's work is great but the drumming is on another planet. I can't say I disliked anything on this album, only that I liked a few songs more than others (note I didn't listen to the 10 hour long rerelease, just the original tracks). It's classic, it's rock and roll, it's fucking great. I loved it.
Legendary record. Absolutely the best thing The Who ever did, and some of the best songwriting Townshend ever produced. The middle sags a little bit, but it's literally impossible not to have some sag when the bookends are some of the most epic anthems ever produced.
A perfect album
This was necessary. I respect Tommy immensely but I dont like it. I think this record, and all of its hits, was necessary for The Who. Covered on the Are You Listening? Podcast in 2025 as part of a draft of The Who's discography.
Classic Who? Best album in their Discography!
Who’s Next - The Who A longtime favourite of mine. There’s so many classic tracks on here with no duds. Top Track - Either Behind Blue Eyes or Bargain
Near perfect mix of rock anthems and piano ballads. I've been a Wholigan my whole life. 4th of July 2003 I asked my mom what that "teenage wasteland" song was about. She told me "woodstock", but "more importantly its by the who". No skip album that served as the basis of my music taste. I love it, Quadrophenia my all time favorite who album but this one is pretty damn great. Fun fact I own this album in every form of media. Vinyl, CD, MP3, and on Streaming.
One of my favorite albums ever. And certainly one of the best ever. For of the best and most influential rock musicians at the top of their game. If you don't get chills with that "YEAH!" then I'm sorry, but rock music isn't your thing.
Incroyablement cool ! Ça donne de l’énergie et on s’ennuie pas. Le son est varié, avec des moments assez originaux pour maintenant l’intérêt. Et quelques bangers ! À réécouter
Awesome! Loved it. A no skips album honestly. Whenever I listen to the who I can definitely hear some Beatles influence in there which I think is cool. I’d give this record a 4.5 and I’d like to own it for sure!
Better than the Beatles tbh
Great times and lyrics, loved it - thx!.
EPIC ALBUM that I have not really listened to in its entirety before! I was stoked.
My favorite Who album. Solid all the way through.
This and Tommy. OMG. The greatest!
So many great songs and memories CSI Miami and baby Skip on the air keyboard, Ryan’s mega playlist
Banger
Oh shit! Well, I mean, this has gotta be a 5, right? What else can you say?? Maybe this is why I’m so stingy with my ratings, because a 5 needs to be reserved for something this undeniable and incredible. Baba O’Riley > Won’t Get Fooled Again > The Song Is Over > Getting In Tune > Behind Blue Eyes > Love Ain’t For Keeping > My Wife > Going Mobile > Bargain It’s great. Baba O’Riley is such a perfect song. I think a few of the album cuts maybe aren’t as unstoppable as I remember?? Was a delight to revisit, don’t get me wrong. I had a big “The Who” phase like 100 years ago. Maybe my expectations were set too high from that opening track and my nostalgia triggers sparking off. No no no, it’s a FIVE!!! It’s a five-star album! Several perfect songs and no stinkers. The drums. The arrangements. The harmonies. The groovy rockin bluesy riffs that never feel stale. It’s great. It’s a solid 5 rating, as tall as the stone monolith on the cover.
Let’s go!!! My favorite band when I was in the 8th grade!!! Still love them! Some classic faves in here and also songs I’ve never heard and I just had a great time
Extremely enjoyable listen. No notes, just vibes.
love aint for keeping, one of the best bass performances ever. ox eternal
10/10 The best 1st song/last song combo I can think of, and what's in between is great too. All the better for not being a rock opera - these are just brilliant songs with no agenda other than to be awesome. Potentially a top 10 all-time favourite. And probably the only Who album that'll get 5stars as they always seem to let themselves down with a few dodgy tracks. But none of that here.
First listened to this on vinyl back in the 70s. My uncle had the album and we that the cover was so funny. Little did I know then that I was listening to pure genius at work. I knew who The Who was at that point and they became a regular on my radio. From Baba O’Reily to Won’t Get Fooled Again, mix in Bargain and Behind Blue Eyes, you have some of their best work here. This album stands the test pf time. Daltry’s strong lyrics, Townsend’s guitar and keyboards, Entwistle’s bass and keyboards, wrapped up with Moon’s drums make this album legendary! When you hear the starting keyboards on Baba, you know what’s coming next and know it’s going to be epic!
One of the best, most classic albums of all time. Knew most of the songs. Baba O’Riley, behind blue eyes, and won’t get fooled again are so good! I thought I was going to have to devote a couple of hours to this until I realized I can listen to the original album version which is much shorter than the deluxe edition that popped up.
One of the and their best - monumental.
“Meet the new boss, same as the old boss” hits a little differently these days…
Absolute banger. Joe Pera was right about how damn good Baba O'Riley is.
Awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 5/5
The Who. That's all that needs to be said.
Fantastically complete album from screaming iconic rock to slower cruising tracks, with some of The Who’s best songs.
Day470 - iconic album with an iconic album cover
Won’t get fooled again
Incredible album and so groundbreaking for the time so many hits and unique tracks
Excellent
Bangers!
No Brainer. 5 Stars!!
In my library 5
This is one of the albums they teach on the first day of Classic Rock 101. When you ask your dad, "hey dad, what was classic rock all about?" This is one of the albums that would be bestowed upon you like a crown and scepter. Listen, my son, and learn the ways of your great rock forebears. Truth be told, it's a bit corny in places. But still a 5 all day.
Their greatest album.
Rock masterpiece. Each song is amazing. Musically, lyrically, conceptually cohesive. Great listen.
More classic rock, good job.
Decent album. Only listened to the original songs released on the album instead of the live recordings.
Who was next? And by who?
How fucking solid of a year was 1971. This is the Who at their best. GET AROUND IT
Who would’ve known this album would’ve been so good, what’s next I ask?
Peak 70s. Stand-out: The Song is Over
The Who's one undeniable masterpiece, starting on an incredible high and hardly letting off the gas for the runtime. Baba O'Riley and Won't Get Fooled Again are great bookends, obviously, but Going Mobile, Bargain, My Wife, The Song is Over, Getting in Tune in the middle are all 10/10 bangers. And that's pretty much the whole album! Anything less than a 5 would be disingenuous.
très entrainant et très travaillé. Quelques pépites, mais album sympathique pour travailler
Letting Townsend and Entwhistle sing lead on a few tracks is the equivalent of the Beatles letting Ringo take a turn at the mic. The Who were just that good at their peak! One of the great “What Ifs“ of rock ‘n’ roll is what would’ve happened if Entwhistle and Moon had joined Led Zeppelin like Jimmy Page wanted. Thankfully, we never will know and we can sit back and enjoy the great music from both of those bands.
Brilliant. The two or three songs that are a tier down from Greatest Hits are still great songs. This is a desert island album.
I've always been a Greatest Hits-level fan of the Who. Not sure that I've ever listened to this album in its entirety. 5* for Baba, Blue Eyes and Fooled Again alone. Rest of the album is solid, as well. Lyrics to Won't Get Fooled Again are damn near perfect, but I sure do wish they didn't apply so well to the present, 54 years later.
A surprise banger album. I imagine "Baba O'Riley" sounds good in vinyl. Favorite picks: "Baba O'Riley", "Won't Get Fooled Again"
So so very good. The great tunes just keep coming. The remastered version was just too much/too long.
Exceptional album. Every song is wonderful.
No nyt tärähti. Ja kovaa. Townsendin tuulimyllykitara huutaa ja Daltrey yks kovimmista vokalisteista evö. Täyttä timanttia koko platta ja tähän deluxeen näemmä sotkettu muutama muukin helmi. Akti nähty kesällä 2007. Tatuoitunu kuuloluihin syvästi...
Fuck yeah
AMAZING! All the songs are good and well refined. just quality all around
10
Jeg var klar til at være negativ men det er jo umuligt. no skip
One of the first records I ever bought! Elsker den her plade, første og sidste nummer er uendeligt fede men det er no-filler
Perfect album. 10/10
I've long argued that song for song, this is the greatest album of the rock era. This is obviously a subjective judgement, but break breaking it down by track makes it hard to argue, I'd say. It includes three all-time classics in "Baba O'Riley," "Behind Blue Eyes," and "Won't Get Fooled Again." It's "middle three" tracks, quality-wise--"Bargain," "Love Ain't for Keeping," and "Getting in Tune"--would almost certainly be the top songs on about 90% of the albums ever released. And even it's "bottom tier" is a terrific mix of tracks, with "My Wife," "The Song Is Over," and "Going Mobile." There is absolutely no filler here! This is my go-to for solid greatness all the way through! It gets five stars only because I can't give it six.
I can actually remember the first time I heard this album. I was in my teens and popped Dad's copy of the LP on his turntable. The cover had struck me, I knew The Who had great singles and Dad had definitely mentioned that this was an excellent album. As good as their singles are, I was not prepared for this full 43 and a half minutes of greatness. Baba O'Riley has to be one of the most distinctive and brilliant rock songs ever created. I remember how much I wanted to create something that sounded like it, but somehow, circa 2000, I had no idea how to make sounds like I was hearing on this record from 1971. As I understand it, the idea behind Who's Next started as a concept album, lost its way and became a bit of a plan-b. Well, thank the gods of rock for this busted flush as it flows beautifully, doesn't have a bad track and manages to get the blend and balance of soft, upbeat, poetic, angry and emotionally charged, exactly right. I was so happy on the day Dad replaced his LP for a shiny new remastered CD, as it now sits in my collection so I can relive that afternoon again and again on my own turntable.
Goated Album
This is peak hard rock. The Who truly had their style, and they did it with fantastic musicality. A play off the epic Lifehouse, Townshend’s song writing masterfully accentuates every members’ strengths - not only, but it sounds like they’re having fun. Every song screams energy, and this is by far Moon’s best playing (Quadrophenia is a close second.) This is a classic through and through, and I hope it’s seen that way for generations to come.
Their best album. Hands down. One of the most exceptional albums ever produced, even though it was not the direction they had intended.
Sometimes, a review isn't needed. This is my top 3 albuns of all time, I grew up listening to this and I won't waste much of my time (and yours) writing about how great this album are! - Meet the new review - Same as the old review
This is an excellent album. It has three of The Who's best songs: Baba O'Riley, Behind Blue Eyes, and Won't Get Fooled Again, but really there's not a bad track on here. This will stay in heavy rotation.
The bass is bassing here, the drums banging, the guitar fully rocking, and the voice? YEEEEEEEAAAAAHHHHHH!
I've heard these songs so many times on the radio that I typically don't seek them out anymore, but listening to this whole from start to finish made me feel like this was a masterpiece.
Just an awesome album, starting and ending with its best tracks.
This album was so good that I listened to the whole stupid deluxe edition, which was 2+ hours of what was supposed to be a 30-40 minute album, essentially repeating every track 4 times.
Great!
Excellent album. I don't really know what else to say.
I love this album's music. TEENAGE WASTELAAAAAAAAAAAAAND!!!!!
great album, one of the greatest
I'm surprising myself by giving this a 5, but it's undeniable. Dad rock in its purest form.
This is the forty sixth album I’m rating. I’ve heard some good things about the band. I think that I’ve listened to one song but I might’ve listened to none. Adding to my Playlist - Baba O’Riley, Bargain, Love Ain’t For Keeping, My Wife, The Song Is Over, Getting In Tune, Going Mobile, Behind Blue Eyes, and Won’t Get Fooled Again. Not Adding to my Playlist - Nothing. All in all I liked 9/9 songs. This was a great classic rock albums but below Can’t Buy a Thrill by Steely Dan for me.
When the keyboards come in....hell yeah
Really liked this one, especially Baba O'Reilly
A great album filled with absolute monster songs!
Really enjoyed that- would love to be in their gig :) thx!
3 geniuses and Roger
Without question the best Who album track-for-track. It's bookended by classic songs such as Baba O'Riley, Bargain, Behind Blue Eyes, and Won't Get Fooled Again (shoutout to CSI for using this as the theme song). Baba O'Riley is arguably one of the best openers on an album ever. It helps that it's my favorite song by The Who. The middle stuff is less known but still plenty good. I enjoy the 3-song stretch between My Wife and Getting In Tune. This is a classic rock staple album, likely a top-10 or even top-5 album of the genre for me. Pretty easy 5.
Can't go wrong with The Who. Baba O'Riley, Behind Blue Eyes and Won't Get Fooled Again are very good entry level tracks to The Who and can be found on this album.
Probably my favorite Who album. Daltrey's vocals are killer, Moon's drums are more reserved, but still hit like a truck, and not a single song feels like filler. Favorites are Bargain and Won't Get Fooled Again. I don't think I'd ever listened to this full album before.
I've owned this one longer than perhaps any of the other albums I've already owned on this list. Figured out embarrassingly late that they peed on the monolith. Amazing stuff - some of the best Daltrey hollers, and he sings most of it. A very silly but hard rocking entwhistle bit. Staggering drums from Mr. Moon in all senses. Mr Townsends songwriting can border on silly but its only cause he's reaching for something. Some filler (really only love ain't for keeping). Am I mistaken or does Daltrey affect a bit of an american twang on won't get fooled again? Apropos - feels like we are getting fooled pretty hard right now. Anyway Baba and Fooled could be the entire album but you've got Behind Blue Eyes too, adn the other stuff's nice.
Yep. Absolutely top quality rock music. IMO the only great album The Who made. No filler.
My favorite album of all time. Only took 930 albums in this generator to find me. I had to suffer through multiple Bjorks but it was worth it.
bangers. moon's drums sound great, not overplaying baba o is an all timer side two opens with "getting in tune". a nice quieter ballad, every great band has at least one. followed by a nice little acoustic banger "going mobile". side two's simpler instrumentation is a nice refreshing ale before the big finish on "wont get fooled again"
Rigtig godt album ikke rigtig nogle misses, kan bare rigtig godt lide lyden af det. Kunne sige alle sange var gode. Det er klassisk rock tror jeg. De bruger meget klaver, hvad kunne dette betyde for genren? Gør det det lidt mere blues agtig eller mere pop rock?
Favourite tracks - Baba O’Riley, Behind Blue Eyes, Won’t Get Fooled Again
C’mon, it’s The Classic.
And I thought Tommy was good. This was even better, wow! I’d never much of the Who outside the two big songs on this album (Baba O’Reilly and Won’t Get Fooled Again) but the rest of the album is so good! A truly great album!
Great album
My first year doing this project is up today. Started on 3/1/24 but as 2024 was leap year this is number 366. And what an album this is to round off year one. It perfectly bookends year one. My first selection was Radiohead’s OK Computer. I said that was one of my all time favourite albums and I put Who’s Next in the same bracket. Like OK Computer no need to listen to this album as I know it so well and not many days go by without any one of the brilliant tracks coming up on a playlist. Not my favourite Who album. Quadrophenia occupies that accolade but a fantastic album in its own right. A classic to celebrate the achievement of one year done. Looking forward to the start of Year two tomorrow. For future reference my average rating for year one is 2.58 which I guess is pretty low. But suppose it shows I have liked just over half the albums served up. Interesting to see year two score next January. 5/5 2/1/25
One of my favorite Who albums - probably not my #1 Who album but it's close!
Perfect
Legendary album despite some repetitive melodies. Baba O’Reily and Won’t Be Fooled Again are still fresh like they were recorded this year.
Iconic. Great songwriting, production, execution. And the most ironic cover ever.
My husband’s favourite song is Behind Blue Eyes and I love my husband a lot :)
Always been one of my favorites
I’ve always found it pretty easy to slot the Who at third place in the imaginary contest between the Big Three British Bands of the 60s (the Beatles being 1st and the Stones being 2nd, naturally), but I will always give them their respect for this album, a towering and majestic peak if any artist ever had one. Possibly my favorite opener-closer pair of any album, and everything in between is pretty awesome to boot. Best song: Won’t Get Fooled Again
One of the greatest album of all time. I love the Who
Plays like a greatest hits compilation because it’s so full of crazy good songs. Excellent record.
All of the non-singles are awesome.
amazing. makes me feel things.
Soft 5. I think this album has one of the best combos of opening/closing songs ever, but suffers from fairly lackluster tracks filling in everything inbetween. Overall though, I did enjoy the experience! 'Baba O'Riley' takes the cake for me (but 'Won't Get Fooled Again' is a close second!)
Great album!!
Stunningly good even 50 years out. Two of the all-time rock anthems, plus "Behind Blue Eyes," "Getting In Tune" and "Going Mobile." Just classic. One of one's first favorite records and it sounds as good today as it did when one got the vinyl for 7th grade Xmas (one thinks). Because of hanging around too long and putting out some middling stuff, the Who became too easy to underestimate, but this is just about as good as it gets on this list or by any other measure.
Listen to it a few days ago. Masterpiece!!
I hadn’t realized just how many classics there are on this album.
Yeah!
Incredible one of the best albums of all time
what the heck just actually insane maybe one of the best openings and closings in album??? just what the heck man the who
Pre-listening thoughts: yup. That’s me. Now you might be wondering how I got into this situation. Well, let’s start from the beginning. Post/during listening thoughts: you can totally hear the “My Generation” of it all on this album but it’s not as cookie cutter as that album is. There are interesting melodic choices, songs that move and shift, and instrumentation keeps these songs from falling into cliche traps. There are a few well known hits on this album but the album tracks also shine through on this album. This is a really good album. Struggling between a 4 or 5 just based on personal enjoyment so please know that when you see my rating. In all honesty I probably should’ve given My Generation a 4 and this a 5. But whatever I was in a good mood that day and it was hitting. 9/10 DID I NEED TO HEAR THIS BEFORE I DIE: I dont think so? Fav tracks: all of it but my one critique is that Bargain was too long Least fav tracks: none
Really impressive album, I loved listening to this.
Even with ‘Getting In Tune’ on it this is too phenomenal to be anything else. I haven’t heard something so good in so long.
The Who's best album hands down!
Better than the Beatles in every way
One of the top Rock Albums in History! Plays like a Greatest Hits. Starting with \"Baba O'Reilly\" (NOT WONT GET FOOLED AGAIN!) through to perfect booked of \"Won't Get Fooled Again\" with amazing drums from Moon ( and not just the solo. Listen.) Enjoy.
A couple fillers in the middle don't do much to diminish the brilliance of the opening three and ending three songs. Serious enough without being sappy, light -hearted enough without being goofy. An absolute classic.
WHO doesn’t like this seriously?
10/10. STUNNING classic!!! Many amazing songs are on this album!!! It starts with "Baba O'Riley", which is probably one of my favourite songs!!! :)
Wowee
Great Album.
Gonna get out there and say it. Baba O'Reilly is one of the absolute killer tracks of rock. However - "Won't get fooled again" is also one of the absolute killer tracks of rock. And this album uses them as top and tails. The filling of the sandwich isn't quite as impressive as the bread - but made with a lesser loaf, it would probably also be stand-out. Thoroughly deserves a listen.
It has been said before, but anyone who doesn't rate this 5 stars, doesn't know what they're talking about.
All killer and no filler. Truly excellent album.
Ég hef stórkostlega fordóma fyrir Roger Daltrey, en djöfull er þetta góð plata. Opnar og lokar á þvílíkum bangerum og áleggið í miðjunni er alveg ljómandi. Held að þetta hljóti á vera toppur Hverra.
All time classic
epic
Baba, Bargain, ... Blue Eyes, and ... Fooled ... ? If only the bits in between were as good! Was never going to be less than 5 stars, but still not quite their best work!
The gold standard for anthemic full-throated guitar rock. Extraordinary song writing and performance.
Like it's cover these album's songs are monoliths.
Townsend's "failure" did us all a favor. Hard to find much – or anything, really – wrong with any of these songs. Maybe the vocals on "My Wife" fall a good bit short of first rate? But don't the piercing, Quardrophenicy horns more than make up for it? There's just so much to like – from the unforgettable and truly iconic opening keyboard riff to the bitter triumphalism of the closer. Few other records have one or two of the top all-time rock anthems; this one has 3, plus several other first-rate cuts ("Going Mobile," "Getting in Tune") alongside a very strong supporting cast ("Bargain," "Love Ain't for Keeping"). Big and symphonic, layered and hooky, this may be the ultimate arena rock record, unapologetically so, because Townsend's compositional chops saved the Who from the bloat and bombast that were fatal to so many other bands of this era (just track the endings of the two monster cuts – they end intelligently, appropriately and satisfyingly. The playing is great, too – Moon just rampages on several cuts; Townsend's playing is well-measured and then lets loose, now slashingly, not flourishingly, at exactly the right time; Daltrey is in fine form, and contirbutes one of the all-time great rock and roll screams on "WGFA." One's pleased to report that one of the first albums one ever owned has held up so well 50+ years on. And now that they have (thankfully) ended the long series or farewell tours, it seems possible again to think the Who are actually underrated.
Except for My Wife, a perfect rock album.
My favorite Who album
Amazing album definitely my favourite so far
One of the few albums on this catalogue that I'd already heard, and it just gets better with more listens. Absolutely adore it. The softer tracks slap as hard as the peppier ones do, and imo this is a 0-skip album. 9.25 / 10
I am looking at the standard edition tracklisting for this review, as no deluxe editions were needed. After being underwhelmed by their proverbially titled Sell Out album, The Who wowed me with this album. Created after they tried and failed to follow up Tommy with another rock opera album Lifehouse, the group salvaged some of the leftover songs to make a project that could stand well on its own. Every band member got to shine on Who's Next. Many songs like "Baba O'Riley" and "Won't Get Fooled Again" were excellent showcases of Pete Townsend playing the synthesizers, popularizing their incorporation into rock music. Keith Moon behind the drums was excellent as expected, though he allowed enough space when the atmosphere needed to be emphasized. John Entwistle played well on the bass as needed, having some standout rhythm-carrying moments such as on the bridge of "Bargain". Roger Daltrey commanded behind the mic for half the album, though Pete also shined with the likes of "The Song is Over" and "Going Mobile", and likewise John with his track "My Wife". Throughout, Glyn Johns was superb in his production role, focused on getting a good-sounding performance out of the band to breathe life into what Pete Townsend originally demoed. As a result, there is a great sense of depth and dynamics throughout the runtime making The Who's music feel more grandiose than what was expected for a hard rock sound at the time. Honestly, my only nitpick is the songs could have been rearranged in a different order for a better flow, such as placing "The Song is Over" as the closing track, which it would have been on Lifehouse. Again, that's only a nitpick on what can otherwise be argued as one of The Who's best albums alongside the likes of Tommy and Quadrophenia. Who's Next is absolutely worth your time.
I feel like this is one of those classic albums that everyone knows is a classic album. The Who are iconic, and I think this is their generally agreed-upon best album (though I have seen some differing opinions).
Brilliant record. At times I call it the best album ever, sometimes top 5. No matter. This is a rock masterpiece. Every song is great.
Seems like an album that helped transition from the psychedelic 60s to 70s rock. Hints of it early, but then gets into some really great guitar and overall fun rock music! Foot stomping, relistenable to the max! I know many consider it one of the top albums of all time. Well deserved!
Brilliant. Didn't realise ow much i like the Who
Ah I so do love classic rock, and it doesn't get much more classic than this. Baba O'Riley was a fantastic start, really cool instruments (I love me a fiddle), and very catchy melodies. Love Aint For Keeping was beautiful, the kinda vibe you want when you're drinking a hazy IPA at a brewery on a warm Sunday afternoon. Not gonna talk about Behind Blue Eyes because we all know that Limp Bizkit did a banger cover (which let's be honest, is better than the original). And then to end with Won't Get Fooled Again a.k.a 8 minutes of guitar riff heaven that genuinely made me sad when I realised I had finished the album. After my last The Who listen, being the clusterfuck that was Live at Leeds, this was a much more enjoyable experience.
Now this is a masterpiece from start to finish. I used to listen to it a lot. They call it dad rock, I call it god rock
Unreal 🔥
Excellent rock.
All killer, no filler! 5/5
Maybe the best opener and closer to an album.
Keith Moon is a beast and he might be at his best on this album. Every song is rocking.
Who's best.
Haven't heard this in years and it's better than I remembered it--some classics on this, including Baba O'Riley, Bargain, Won't Get Fooled Again.
yeah
A fantastic album--the apex of the Who. Every song is great. The musicianship is outstanding. The songs are compelling and original even if the Lifehouse concept is muddled.
pure bliss
I feel like anything I would have to say about this album would be woefully insufficient. I mean, this is the epitome of a 5 star classic rock album - the Who at their musical peak (yes, including Tommy and Quadrophenia). Some of the best rock songs ever made on this album, including the monumental Baba O'Riley, the blistering Won't Get Fooled Again, and the deeply intense Behind Blue Eyes. Favorite Songs: Baba O'Riley, Bargain, Behind Blue Eyes, Won't Get Fooled Again, Going Mobile, My Wife 5⭐️
What’s not to love? It’s nothing but hits and I’d still go out of my way to take the album in. Ever read the lyrics to “My Wife”? It’s really funny. I always thought “she’s coming” meant something entirely different. Great album all the way through.
Absolute Classic.. I grew up with this record as my dad loved it every track is a banger. Bargain, Behind Blue Eyes, Going Mobile , Song Is Over & Love Ain't For keeping are all gems, Getting On Tune is the weakest track but still great, My Wife is a hidden John Entwistle cracker and the highlights are the two songs that bookend the album Baba O'Riley is my favourite Who song closely followed by Won't Get Fooled Again both classics.
Classics
Grew up on Classic Rock, so I'm biased, but this is one of the best Rock albums ever. Bargain has one of my favorite outro's ever with Keith Moon's drumming. Baba O'Reilly is overplayed now but still a great song. It's got some of my underrated favorites My Wife, The Song is Over, and Going Mobile. Then Won't get Fooled Again to end the album. Fantastic album!
One of the best albums ever made. Great songwriting, inspired performances, well produced. When my friends break out the tired old debate of best band ever -- the Stones or Zeppelin -- I often respond The Who (or Black Sabbath)!
The Who in theory should be the greatest band of all time. Keith Moon on the skins, with a rhythm partner like John Entwistle and Pete Townshend, the loudest and most innovative guitarist, part of a generation with so many. And Daltry, a blues shouter with all the know how and can do on how to rock the house. This album is an all time classic. The who really are backed by the blues, more evidently than ever before. The bass is melodic, the drums are punchy and the guitar is riff-tasctic. On this listen my favourite song is "Behind Blue Eyes'" but this can be easily contested by a number of tracks. Particularly, the generational classic, "Baba O'Reilly" and one of the best eight minute rock songs of all time, "Won't Get Fooled Again". An essential listen if there ever was one!!
Hall of Fame.
Classic
In the long-standing "Beatles or Stones?" debate, the correct answer remains "The Who". End to end a brilliant album. Listen to it 4 times. You know the songwriting, guitar, and vocals. But take a listen for just the drums or just the bass lines, and you'll hear just how advanced this band was. Any of those instruments could be considered the "lead".
Interesting to read the history to this. It's a big leap between a middle of the road band with a scattering of hits and an album like this by one of the greatest of bands. There's a reason why they are famous, the songs exude quality.
Amazing
Outstanding work in my opinion, everything in this album seems to work.
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! Classic doesn't begin to describe this album. I would highly recommended listening with headphones. I never noticed how much acoustic guitar is actually on Who's Next. Keith Moon's drumming is from another planet. So entertaining. Entwistle's bass playing isn't too shabby either, especially on Getting In Tune. Won't Get Fooled Again is epic anthemic rock. Liked Songs Added: - Baba O'Riley - Bargain - The Song Is Over - Getting In Tune - Going Mobile - Behind Blue Eyes - Won't Get Fooled Again
Loved this one from start to finish, great balance of music and lyric inspiration.
Even though there are many versions of the same songs on the album, which made it so long, it was a lot of fun. It's a great album. 5/5
Actually hearing the full record front to back, "Who's Next" just solidifies my belief that The Who is one of the greatest bands of all time. From one of the great rock anthems ever written in "Baba O'Riley" to gorgeous ballads that drift between sentimental and heavy like "The Song Is Over", this band can do it all. The musicianship is also top-notch with Roger Daltrey's powerful vocals, Pete Townshend's masterful guitar playing, and Keith Moon showing all over this record why he's regarded as one of the great drummers of rock history. Even besides the obvious commercial hits from this album, the rest of the tracks hold their own as well. The relistenability here is staggering and The Who will forever be a constant on any playlist I compile. Notable Tracks: - Baba O'Riley - this song being the opener is bonkers - Bargain - The Song Is Over - Getting In Tune - Going Mobile - Behind Blue Eyes - Won’t Get Fooled Again 9/10
Dang, this album is still very good. It’s strong enough that the oodles of times I’ve heard it on the radio haven’t killed it for me. Pete Townshend and Repeat Townshend are in a boat. Pete falls in the water. Who is in the boat? Won’t get fooled again.
Some albums are classics for a reason and this is one. I could complain about hearing these songs too often but for me anyway they never get old.
Содержит behind blue eyes
banger, their best album
Okay, I think this is my favorite The Who album. I’ll even give it all five stars. I did not need the extended version, but the original was perfect.
Possibly the greatest rock album of all time.
Wall to wall greatness
There is a version of this album on Spotify that is almost 10 hours long, which is completely insane.
Okay let's talk Rock God's now shall we? And what about the guys that don't get a lot of the credit: Keith Moon and John entwistle? John is probably the best bass player in the world that no one ever heard of. Keith Moon lives on through animal in the Muppets. This album has such an incredible sound from top to bottom. It also has some of the greatest lyrics ever captured...some are so simple yet so tremendously delivered... If I swallow anything evil put your finger down my throat If I shiver please give me a blanket, keep me warm let me wear your coat. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐💯🔥❤️💥
Impeccable. Start to finish The Who deliver. Their sound is so clean there is zero room for error. Quite possibly a perfect rock album.
Incredible. Never realized how similar their piano playing is to Ben Folds. So much of this seems to be what heralded us fully into 70’s Classic Rock. Little tricks here and there like the single reverse guitar notes. Some hard rocking stuff and also some softer beautiful stuff. They hit the full range. Love the acoustic guitar use throughout too. Feels directly influential to Boston. So much with the synth stuff too. It’s good!!
Another GOAT album just packed with iconic tracks!!
Amazing album
anything to say? complete masterpiece
My parents listened to a lot of classic rock when I was growing up, but there were no Who albums in our music library. I don’t think I really became aware of them until CSI came out when I was a teenager. From that point, I started hearing more of their music, and I really grew to love them, especially Keith Moon. There was a time in my life where I'd have counted Who's Next as one of my favorite albums of all time. But before going through this list, I hadn't really been listening to any classic rock for several years. However, I still think that Who's Next is easily one of the most iconic albums of all time, and it features "Baba O'Riley," which will always be one of my favorite songs. I can't remember the last time I listened to this album from start to finish, but I'm currently stuck in bed with a nasty case of COVID, so I was delighted to see this album pop up in my feed today. Sure enough, "Baba O'Riley" still hits like a semi-truck as this album's opener. Those opening synthesizer notes always put a smile on my face, and their repetition throughout the song create the perfect backdrop for Pete Townshend's powerful chords, and Keith Moon's tightly chaotic drumming. John Entwistle's bass plucking is perfect as well, all while Roger Daltrey croons a warning not to let youthful disillusionment put a damper on the future. When I listened to The Who regularly, I thought “Bargain” was one of their weakest efforts, probably because I associated it with its use in car commercials. But listening to it today, I can appreciate its songwriting, fantastic guitar playing, and its slick synthesizer arrangements. “Behind Blue Eyes” has grown on me more than any other song by The Who throughout my life. The vocals are great, and I love the song’s structure, starting off slow, before building to a crashing conclusion. Lyrically, the first part is a solemn plea for help before the singer’s pleas turn to anger that his that his basic human needs have gone unmet. Has there ever been a better conclusion to an album that “Won’t Get Fooled Again?” Keeping in line with the opening track’s themes, The Who lament that revolutions come and go, society repeats mistakes, and yet, we still have lessons to learn and grow from. The blistering guitars and drums are backed perfectly by a piercing synth arrangement that pulsates throughout the song. It’s a satisfying conclusion to the album, but it always leaves me wanting more. The other songs on the album are great as well, but I just don’t feel like diving into them. Every member of the band is at the peak of their game on Who’s Next, and the band’s overall sound is firing on all cylinders. While this might not be the type of album that I gravitate towards these days, I still think it’s an incredible achievement in rock music, and this album deserves all the praise it gets.
Cualquier comentario queda chico ante la grandeza de este disco
Excellent song after song.
Yessssss
How should a band follow up a hugely popular double album rock opera? With another double album rock opera? Well thankfully not. Not that 'Lifehouse' didn't sound like an interesting concept. But sometimes it's much more refreshing to have a tight single album instead. The original plan gave the tracks a larger than life quality but editing down the best songs makes it a lot more accessible. I'd give 4.5 stars if I could, but on the strength of 'Baba O'Riley' and 'Won't Get Fooled Again', I lean towards a 5.
Probably a top 20 record for me and certainly the best Who record. Loaded front to back with smash singles and iconic classic rock anthems.
Terrific, songs here I didn't even realize I knew. May be their best.
great rock album
Behind Blue Eyes is my all time fave. Plus all the other songs too.
Fantastic classic album!
July 15, 2024 HL: "Baba O'Riley", "Bargain", "The Song Is Over", "Getting In Tune", "Behind Blue Eyes", "Won't Get Fooled Again" Not 1st listen; with such titans of classic rock/early electronic music being the first and last tracks, it's almost too easy to discount the songs in the middle. But ye shouldn't! "Bargain" and "The Song Is Over" are some of the best Who, if you don't check out before the grand finale of "Behind Blue Eyes" & "Won't Get Fooled Again"
One of the best rock albums of all time.
I think this was the second album (OK...8-track) I ever bought. It sounds as fresh as ever.
Musical DNA. One couplet Nearly all understanding of politics can be summed up in Meet the new boss Same as the old boss. That song. That song by itself gives this album 19/5. And yet the others. My wife, by the ox. Baba oreilly. Teenage wasteland. I knew exactly what it meant. Behind blue eyes. Townshend lashes out. Arrogance hiding an insecurity so deep the song nearly collapses. That cover by limp bizkit missed the point. This is how strength can be broken by weakness. Getting in tune. A career making song for any other band. Here, almost filler. Brilliant.
I reckon I’ve played this a dozen times in the last week. More than fifty years after the event, it’s still a wonderful record. The winning trifecta were all released as singles, first Won’t Get Fooled Again (Top Ten on both sides of the Atlantic & a monster of a rock song); then Baba O’Riley (a great, great album opener - Townshend’s use of synth sounds to open the album was radical & totally unexpected); & Behind Blue Eyes (one of Townshend’s great lyrics & definitely one of Daltrey’s best vocals). But it’s been good to be reminded of the quality of the other half-a-dozen tracks on the album - particularly Getting In Tune, Love Ain’t For Keeping & Song Is Over(some of Townshend’s best vocal work ). Townshend thinks it was their best album. I think he’s close to the mark. Warning : Limp Biscuit’s huge hit cover of Behind Blue Eyes pales next to Daltrey’s vocals.
A great album that when I started it, I was expecting better. However, the album just kept getting better as I listened to it. And now on repeated listens, totally understand why it became the classic that it is. I think from top to bottom, it is likely the best Who album.
Although I have bought multiple albums by The Who and used to have a giant poster for "My Generation" in my dorm room, I'm really not a huge fan of The Who. (I mostly just thought the poster was cool.) But wow this is a great album. Absolute magnum opus. This is maybe the only album where I find myself listening to a song and find myself thinking, "Damn, that's some great drumming!" And then, I say the same for the bass! How often do you really notice either of those? Keith Moon and John Entwistle were elite. Epic album from a band that's "merely very good". Hands down their best.
Very fire, hella nostalgic. Love it 😁
Classic recording , my favorite Who album and arguably their best
The best songs on this album are among the greatest songs of all times; Baba O’Reilly, Behind Blue Eyes, and Won’t Get Fooled Again. These three songs are probably superlative enough for me to give any album five stars. The rest of the album I had to listen to a few times to fully appreciate. But the more I listened the more I appreciate how the Who switch things up. Every song didn’t sound like the one before it, like with some albums. Deserves all five stars.
Every song is a 5
Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. I love this album. Not a boring note played throughout. Near perfection.
All time favorite
A good reminder that The Who has pretty awesome songs that never got much radio play.
5 stars
The best of The Who
One of the first CDs I ever bought was a greatest hits compilation. Of course, almost all of the songs on this album were included. Not having songs like Behind Blue Eyes, Baba O'Riley, Won't Get Fooled Again, and Bargain in my life would be like having just a little less oxygen to breathe. Actually, Behind Blue Eyes ended up hitting me right in the soul today. It means more to me now than ever before. I've never loved My Wife, but it won't stop me from filling in all 5 of those stars. What a fantastic album.