Who's Next

Favorite Track: Baba O’Riley

Four absolutely monster hits on this album.

This is one of those "let's get this one out of the way" albums that come up here. It's because this is an album that's been played to death in my life. I'm so on the fence about The Who. Daltry and Townshend are proper fucking boomer douchebags. Keith Moon, while great in his own right, is pretty overrated in the British rock drummer department. It was his over the top personality and above average drumming and John Entwistle that elevated his work. I understand that's a bitter pill to swallow but the guy would get smoked by anyone but Ringo Starr. John Entwistle is the one member that deserves all the praise he gets. He was easily the best musician in the band as well as one of rock's greatest bassists. My other issue is that I recently had a discussion about The Who's Tommy. The discussion resulted in (fully biased and subjective) the conclusion that it sucks. (Again, that's just me) However I also don't trust the opinion of the other person in said discussion. She sucks and listens to trash anyway. So after all that I admit this is a good album. It has the best writing and performances of the band's catalog. I still think they kinda suck but I'll rate this album high because it deserves it.

"Baba O'Riley", "Bargain", "Getting in Tune" and "Won't Get Fooled Again" are all great songs and classics for a reason, the rest is merely good. 4 stars

I'm not sure what it is, but I've never held the Who in the same regard as other classic rock artists like the Rolling Stones, Beatles, or Led Zeppelin. They certainly have some songs I love, but album-wise, I've always found them a bit underwhelming. I do think there's some great stuff here, but I also think it sags a bit in the middle. Still, it's solid enough and there's some great songs here. Highlights for me are "Baba O'Reily", "Bargain", and "Won't Get Fooled Again". 4 stars.

One of The Who's best

AGORA SIM!

Really strong album. Starts off with one of my favorite songs ever, which is very hard to follow up. There’s many solid songs on here though, and the final song’s got some rocking energy. That scream towards the end is just so iconic. In time, I might have to change my score to a 5.

For Baba

If I could give this negative stars I would

There are a number of huge rock bands from the 60s and 70s that I've never really cared for... The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, the Who... and I've enjoyed being "forced" to listen to their full albums and give them my undivided attention. What I have mostly learned is that yes, I do in fact do not care for much of their music. Especially those bands and specific albums that skew more blues inspired. But I will say the Who is the exception and I have come to appreciate them in a way I never did. This album in particular has been the best of the lot. The hits hold up and the songs in between were enjoyable as well.

Pretty long though

I liked this a lot more than I thought. I knew Behind Blue Eyes and Baba O'Riley and those are great songs, but the rest are also so good. Really good musicians playing simple music in an interesting way.

4.5

Strong beginning and ending but the middle was hit or miss. There were more hits than misses so a solid album but I wouldn’t choose to listen to the whole thing straight through.

Baba o'riley canço que ja me sona només començar es disc. M'ha agaradt molt s'album.

Great classic rock sound!

I have less time for The Who than I did as a young man, but when they rock, they rock. They’re at their best when they let Keith Moon be the main guy, and there’s a lot of that on this one.

Each song sounds sorta like Won't get fooled again

I’m going to give this a 4. I’m shocked tbh. Any time I hear the Who on the radio I usually kind of roll my eyes and change it. I don’t know why. Just was never a huge fan. But they are classic for a reason. The drums are kicking on this album. There are quite a few hits, that actually are good, I just have been overexposed to them. I actually did mostly like it.

Keith Moon is a beast.

Great album - really enjoyed two massive tracks, but enjoyed the whole album

Rock and roll. The Who are just straight good fun.

пойдет, хотя не фанат зе ху немного претенциозно, но за орили бабу уже респект сходу

When I put on Who’s Next, my first thought is: How is he doing this? Of course, I am referring to the intense drumset witchcraft of Keith Moon. His playing really propels this album and elevates it to higher spheres. But then it can also be tiring when you realize that his modus operandi is: "One fill after another (repeat endlessly)". Regardless, masterclass, Mr. Moon. Sometimes it's just too much for simple-minded me. Overall, I have to say that the occasional mid-tempo tracks (Getting in Tune, Going Mobile) don’t do much for me songwriting-wise, but that's really no big deal if you have a song such as “The Song Is Over” under your belt. The Who go prog rock? Well, if you have a songwriter as skilled as Pete Townshend and a drummer like Keith Moon in your ranks, what can go wrong? In short: nothing. In my book, this is the best song The Who have ever put on tape. In a way, I like the thought that "The Song Is Over" foreshadowed the more “conventional” passages of Fragile and Close to the Edge by Yes, which were released just a few months after Who’s Next. Even if that thought is probably bollocks, I feel the urge to spin Close to the Edge immediately after Who's Next concluding notes vanish into the aether. Since Who's Next ends on such a strong note (Won't Get Fooled Again), these albums compliment each other quite well, I'd say.

Very consistent, not my favorite type of rock, but I could see how The Who are as big as they are with this one

I always had this image of The Who as a more punk-leaning, guitar-driven band, so Baba O’Riley really surprised me, it’s not at all what I expected. Bargain is much closer to the sound I had in mind. And to be honest, my image of The Who still mostly comes from their My Generation era, so that rough, explosive sound is the one that sticks in my mind.

Great songs but so long

Never could stand “Getting in Tune” man

The bar for old school hard rock

This album has the feel of a "Best of The Who" because so many of these tracks were played (overplayed) on Classic Rock radio. There is no denying that these are among their greatest songs. But the Overplay is a strong negative factor. Hard to make a determination. 4/5

There are some absolutely genre-defining tune on this and at the same time some pretty forgettable stuff. Sadly the stuff that's great is the stuff that's well known and maybe the rest is not for a reason... (Except Bargain and at a push Love Ain't For Keeping).

This album could just be "Baba O'Riley" and forty minutes of velcro sounds and I'd still give it four stars. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I79YNDYrUno

Great. Heard this also before in the last list but still excellent on replay.

Yeah heard it loads

It doesn’t seem that ‘The Who’ get their due anymore. They were easily one of the most consistently Fantasyic guitar rock bands of the 60-70s, yet you rarely hear of them anymore. Some filler here, but mostly strong stuff.

Not my favourite who album but still so good. I always thought this was released much later than it actually was. Baba o Reilly might be the best opening track on an album. Man they were great.

This is by far the best Who album they ever made - it contains the classics "Won't Get Fooled Again", "Behind Blue Eyes", "Bargain" and my all-time favourite song "Baba O'Riley" which my dad bought as a single in his teenage years and I played over and over again, amongst a hundred others of his collection, when I was ten and had my first record player. I was always disappointed it ended as a jam, and I really hoped, years later, that the album would contain the full (jam) version. Unfortunately, it didn't. What is remarkable about this album is the shift The Who made in just four years, from recording Mod-songs to rock operas to bonafide stadium rock. Keith Moon is totally all over the place here, with some outstanding drumming on "My Wife" and the aforementioned "Won't Get Fooled Again", but Roger Daltrey's singing is also at his best. Not to mention the role of Pete Townshend and his excellent acoustic guitar work on "Love Ain't for Keeping" but also for adding the synth parts on this record, making it a more interesting listen, without overdoing it. Yeah, there are some less interesting songs on it, like "Going Mobile" but that doesn't really undo the overall enjoyment of listening to this album. 4/5

A bit like a good DM, does its job well without demanding too much attention. Baba o Reilly is the greatest song of all time

The first 2 songs and the last 2 songs are legendary classic rock staples and still hold up. The middle of the album doesn't really do it for me.

I listened to this record a ton in high school 40+ years ago. Not so much subsequently, although the hits are inescapable. Holds up pretty well.

ROCK

There’s no need to have the same song on the album 4 times. It’s a good song but it’s gets real annoying to hear it played over and over again

This is an awesome example of why The Who are legends. There are several all-time classic hits in this album. Pitchfork: n/a Rolling Stone: Top 500 Albums #79 Best Songs Baba O'Riley Bargain Getting In Tune Behind Blue Eyes Won't Get Fooled Again

Some absolute classic songs here, but was unimpressed with some of the "b-sides".

A really mind blowing opener (Baba O’Reilly) and closer (Won’t Get Fooled Again) and lots of other great songs in between. I love the synth organ sound mixed with the guitars. Now that I that this was from a failed rock opera (Lifehouse) I can’t help hearing how stage-musical some of these songs sound (even though they’re great). I enjoyed listening to it, but it didn’t really move me in any significant way.

A handful of decent to average tracks sandwiched between a few of the greatest rock and roll numbers of all time. The album starts with a bang and ends with an even bigger bang. The drumming is soooo good. Sporadic, explosive, everything you would expect from Keith Moon. The synths are also incredible and they give the album a totally different feel to their previous records. A fantastic record. Favourite track - Baba O'Riley. 8.5/10

Sometimes this project is difficult, in the case of Who’s Next, the difficulty lies with how many times I have heard these songs. So coming in with a fresh perspective is tough because The Who have sold off these tunes to every which commercial or movie or shitty cop television program, that it’s kinda tainted these tunes. The Who are very much to blame, they watered down their great songs with overexposure and I think they’re an annoying band, an annoying band that really did make some great songs. It’s hard to dispute that Baba O’Riley and Behind Blue Eyes aren’t all time classics. Won’t Get Fooled Again really is an excellent closing track and the rest of the tracks are pretty decent too, though I don’t care too much for The Song is Over. I wanted to give this a 3 because I typically reserve 4’s for albums I will willingly return to and I don’t think I would ever return to this because, I’ve just heard these songs enough but had I heard this on release with no knowledge of how annoying the band is, I’d be into it. 4 stars

не фанат, поэтому 4.

i generally don’t care much for The Who, but Baba O’Riley slaps

Amazing milestone for classic rock, from all the old 60s bands that made it for the next decade, I believe the Who was the one to adapt the best compared to the others, and this album is a proof of that Baba O' Riley, the hymn for the teenage wasteland, is a perfect intro with that iconic keyboard and set the tone for what the album represents: an ode and also a tragic overview of the Rock n' Roll world, and how this phenomenon of the century still amaze us to this day

This is #day445 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and… it's been a while since I got a The Who record, 310 days ago, to be precise. While The Who Sell Out was a fun listen, I think Who's Next truly belongs in the band's canon of classic, must-hear works. I mean, just the sheer presence of "Baba O'Riley," "Behind Blue Eyes," and the epic grandeur of "Won’t Get Fooled Again." Once again, the music was a perfect match for my Technics SU-7300. This is a 4 out of 5. Looking forward to #day446.

Lots of good classics

Not my favorite Who record, but it's a solid album. Realistically I'd give it like 3.5, but it's definitely better than some of the shit I've been giving 3s to lately, so I'm bumping it up. The synth work is fun, if a little primitive sounding by today's standards.

Felt like proto-metal, vaguely? A very good album.

Behind Blue Eyes ist von denen? Tolles Album

This album is a masterclass in sequencing — a lost art, really. Back when records still had sides, the order of the songs mattered; an album wasn’t just a playlist but a journey with a beginning and an end. Who’s Next proves that The Who understood that structure better than almost anyone. It opens and closes with two of the greatest songs ever written in rock music. “Baba O’Riley,” with its legendary Lowrey organ intro (not a synthesizer, despite what most people think), is one of those tracks that instantly justified the price of the LP — the kind you’d decide to buy after hearing the first 30 seconds through the headphones at the record shop. And then, at the other end, there’s “Won’t Get Fooled Again” — a thunderous, cathartic closer that still sounds like the end of an era and the birth of something new. Between them, “Behind Blue Eyes” stands tall: tender, then explosive, a prototype for the rock ballad before the term even existed. The rest of the album, though, doesn’t quite reach those heights. “The Song Is Over” exposes Roger Daltrey’s limits as a singer, and some of the material feels uneven, more like connective tissue between the giants. Still, the peaks are so extraordinary that they cement The Who’s place — unfairly overlooked, at times — among the true architects of modern rock. They even toyed with early synthesizers here (“Going Mobile”), something virtually unheard of in hard rock at the time. It’s another small sign of how far ahead they were willing to go. No, Who’s Next isn’t flawless. But when it’s great, it’s as great as rock music gets.

The real measure for whether these classic albums really are as good as people say is if the deep cuts measure up to the (good) hits I've heard a million times And here, they really do. Great acoustic playing on Love Ain't for Keeping. My Wife has a cool turn from Entwistle on vocals. Getting in Tune simply rocks. Going on Mobile is catchy. I don't see myself returning to The Song is Over, and Behind Blue Eyes never did it for me.

More importantly, this album inspired my favorite 10 minutes of television: "Joe Pera Reads You the Church Announcements"

I think many of the people on here giving this immediate 5 stars forget just how forgettable the middle of this album is. 3.5/5

My favorite Who album on the list thus far. The variety, piano, and driving melodies are classics.

I didn’t think they were good, but they proved me wrong

This was by far the best Who album we've had. First half of the album is super strong, straight up incredible. No complaints for that half. Back half kinda drags, things slow down, less happening musically too. The last song does not need to be almost 9 minutes long. They don't really do anything with it, just the same ideas over and over again. I found "In Tune" to be quite funny I appreciated that.

I love the Who! Good album, some great songs.

Write a whole thing, but good album, way better than the one yesterday.(Live and dangerous) Middle falls off a bit, but beginning and end are great Best: Behind Blue Eyes Worst: Going Mobile

Great iconic album from which I already heard a couple of songs before

A really good album with some legendary songs! Rockstar doesn't have to look that far for intro songs for their future GTA-trailers, because they can all be found here!

Great album! Its a shame each song makes me think of different truck commercials, but its a great album!

Jedan od rijetkih klasičnih rock albuma koji su s razlogom klasici iako nisam prevelik fan generalnog zvuka. Izmislili su muziku. Fali malo basa, imali najboljeg basistu ikad a slabo se čuje.

Banging hell yeah

Very good.

Some great tracks on here, starts with Baba O'Reilly and ends with Behind Blue Eyes and Won't Get Fooled Again, the tracks in between can't quite live up to those but were mostly very good. Solid 4.

Very good rock album Enjoyed

Never have been a big fan of The Who. But dang, this album is bursting with classic rock hits. Favorite: Behind Blue Eyes

A mix of good and great.

Baba O’Riley // Bargain // Love Ain’t For Keeping // Won’t Get Fooled Again 3.5/5

Knew the hits but this is a solid album throughout. I’d put this in the 4.5 category because there were some skips and I don’t have any nostalgia did the record. That said I absolutely get why it has classic status after listening to the whole thing. Chose album tracks “Love Ain’t for Keeping” and “My Wife” for the playlist.

i guessss this is a classic

A classic.

This is why I am here for! I knew many o these songs, didn't knew enough. For me The Who was just "meh", but this is gold.

Great rock Album and probably The Who`s best Album. Fav: Won't get fooled again

i listened to this album sooooooooo so much when i was a teenager that i can’t help but feel a bit of affection toward it. it’s a great pop/rock record! sue me! i like when they say beep beep! fav tracks: baba o’riley; going mobile

This was actually fine. The first few songs really had my attention and over time my interest waned but it was pleasant. *Fav tracks: Baba O’Riley, Bargain*

Great album but forgettable save the big hits (Baba, Blue-Eyes, Won't get fooled again)

So many hits. A classic and influential album.

I mean, it's The Who

Who?

4.1 1x extended edition 2h33m

Solid album. I’d rank it above Mr Morales but below Section 80. GKMC at the top with Damn second

A thoroughly enjoyable album bookended by two absolutely legendary songs with a lot of good-to-great in between! Keith Moon is such an epic drummer. The final minute of Won't Get Fooled Again might actually be the best minute in recorded music history.

the mid is kinda ass but the rest of the album is so good i dont even care

Great album, classic Wio

Some great songs, some filler

Looks like a solid run of albums and this was very much a good one. I would however say first two songs and last two songs crackers, middle five a bit more on the average side. I think the maths still come out to a four overall.

Banging start, banging end, dips in the middle but still good stuff

Better than you remember, worse than it's reputation

an album of massive hits. Good tunes, sounds fun for the era - progressive for it's time. Great talent across the board with instruments.

It’s always Beatles or Stones, The Who always gets snubbed. They’re light years better than the stones. My theory is that they rocked so hard that they surpassed that debate and are instead included in later bands like Zeppelin. They’re light years really do have two distinct eras, the early British Invasion years and then later when they turned it up to 11. Anyways, this might be their best album. One of the best openers and closers in rock history.

Probably my favorite Who album.

Played like a greatest hits album. Easily one of the most influential of the 20th century.

Who's Next features all round great performances from the band. Every sing is great and a few songs are superb. 'Baba O'Riley', 'Won't Get Fooled Again' and 'Behind Bleu eyes' make the others les poignant. A great endeavor from the band, not their best.

THEY'RE ALL WASTED. Gotta be the Who's best album. Favorite track: Baba O'Riley

I think this is truly a classic album. This is what you think of when you hear classic rock.

4.0 - Very Good

So many bangers on this one. Amazing production and sleeper hits

It was a cool album, at first I wasn't digging it, but the last few songs we quite cool

eh questo peak, 4.7

Baba O'Riley is such a killer opening track dude. Good few legendary songs on this one. Overall pleasant listen, just short of a 5.

4- Stars (10/15)

Songs I already knew: "Baba O'Riley" and "Behind Blue Eyes"

Ikonisk start. Mye bra.

It's a classic. I just didn't really like the mix I listened to. Also would have loved to hear the concept album that these songs were taken from

Classic

4/5 kuullut kyllä the whosta mutta en olis yhtään biisiä nimetä. Useita tosi tarttuvia stygejä!

Bab O'Riley is an absolute classic. Yet I have never heard any other song from the Who. It might have been that I am to young. Or that my parents didn't listen to then when I grew up, But now really listening to them for the first time with a whole album I love what I am hearing. Classic rock rhythms and a great voice on the singer. While some songs weren't my favorite I have already added several on my rock playlists. Really good album that I will listen to more times!

You can tell how influencial this album was on artists that would follow in the 70s and 80s, The Who really set the standard for that classic rock sound. Great use of early synths as well.

Utterly fantastic Middle is a slight slouch tho

https://youtu.be/I79YNDYrUno?si=5nalfrFM0uOlUVpy

7,6/10 ❤️❤️❤️ : Getting in Tune Bargain Behind Blue Eyes 😊😊😊 : Baba O'Riley My Wife Going Mobile Won't Get Fooled Again 👍👍👍 : Love Ain't For Keeping Baby Don't You Do It Young Man Blues - Live Water - Live Naked Eye - Live 😶😶😶 : Pure and Easy Time Is Passing - Live Too Much Of Anything - Live (I'm a) Road Runner - Live I Don't Even Know Myself - Live ☹️☹️☹️ :

By far their best and my favourite album by The Who although I’m not particularly a massive fan!

i’ve become a bit dissociated with The Who of late as my favourite Radio Station has played them to death. But this album was good, very good. However i’ve had my fill for a wee while

Very good. Particularly enjoyed from The Song Is Over onwards. Starting with Baba O'Riley and ending with Won't Get Fooled Again is a quite a strong way to start and end an album. Well done to you, The Who.

Gotta love The Who!

A rich (as in full and colourful) rock sound which I enjoyed more and more as the album went on. Behind Blue Eyes was my best track. Not something I’ll likely revisit but I certainly enjoyed the classic nature of it this afternoon.

I don't know that I'll ever listen again, but I enjoyed the vibe of these guys much more than a lot of other stuff in this decade. They're very good. Also Behind Blue Eyes is such a good song, memes aside.

Loaded with classic rock tracks, no skip album. Would definitely add to my collection.

There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again. Now let's order some pizzas, throw down some brews, and play Baba O'Riley on repeat.

Some bangers!

Excellent album! One or two tracks I can't live without, but plenty of hits to make this a classic.

Enjoyed it.

Classic rock album right here

very good!!

A great start with Baba O'Reilly and a strong finish with Behind Blue Eyes and Won't Get Fooled Again gets this album a four. The rest of the music I could take or leave, but those three songs are very good. Another band where a best of compilation is probably the best option.

A few songs I recognized, overall I think it’s a good album

Real Classic Rock. A lot of variety of sound while still having a cohesive vision behind it. Will listen again, for sure.

Helt ok, men ikke for mæ.

first listen! very classic, rock album. surprised I haven't really gotten into them until now favorite track: baba o'riley or won't get fooled again

One of the few albums from The Who I had never listened before. As usual, it's a great rock album, with a lot of energy and a wide range of emotions and atmospheres. Not my absolute favorite, but still a great offering. The musicians all know what they're doing (that was not always a given in the early 70s...) and seem perfectly at ease with any kind of beat. 8/10

Tremendo. Sabía que era un clásico pero no lo había escuchado nunca.

So I've come to the realization a while ago that I'm not a Who fan. I love Tommy but in all I think they're okay and I like most of what are considered their biggest hits. I'm aware this is like their magnum opus or at least a close second to Tommy, and I can fortunately say I like this. I think what really got me is that it is easily the best opener and closer to any album, which are two of their biggest hits that I've always liked for the longest.

Bra grejer, första är onekligen bäst

Enjoyed it more than Tommy, it wasn’t as long and not having to stick to a story allowed more freedom to play. Favorite songs were the two singles and My Wife.

There's nothing wrong with it per say 4

It was surprisingly good. I never thought I would like ZZ Top, but I really enjoyed this album.

finally a who album i enjoy

It was fine. I think I enjoyed it more than most classic rock.

The artwork is legendary...the opening track with the synth is legendary...and there is we don't get fooled again...this is their best effort !

I hadn't particularly listened to this album before, so no affect there. At the risk of beeing sacrilegious, I find the album unaven, with great song that pop out like Baba O'Riley or Behind blue eyes, and other forgatables. It probably deserves more listening though.

As my daughter would say while fixing her verbs: presque parfait

Great album with so many iconic tracks!

Salvei umas 4 músicas, bão demais.

Álbum bom, imagino que pra época deve ter sido inovador, hoje a maioria das músicas soa como um rock qualquer. Destaque pra My wife, Behind blue eyes, I dont even know myself e a clássica Baba O Riley

This is The Who that I'm used to. The mid 60's Who was fine and good, but this album changes the game. Opening up with Baba O'Reilly and ending with Won't Get Fooled Again is a perfect example of how to start and end an album. 3.5/5 = 4 stars Can't miss tracks: Baba O'Reilly My Wife The Song is Over Getting In Tune Won't Get Fooled Again

When I was young, I never thought I would like a record by a the Who. By now, I knew would not dislike "Who's Next" but I did not expect to like it much. The songs are catchy, and rhythm section is fantastic. This is old school rock out record.

7/10

• not an album I'd put on in my free time but a classic and reminds me of my childhood • Daltreys voice is not one that speaks to me and my ears...like at all...

So good

Undoubtedly one of if not the finest of Who albums.

7/10

The intro to Baba O'Riley marks the fifth album from British rockers, Who's Next, and what an intro it is! Possibly the most recognizable intro on an electric organ in rock music (with the possible exception of "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida") But don't forget the drums! Keith Moon is brilliant in "Won't get fooled again" and "Baba O'Riley" and Pete Townshend's ballad "Behind Blue Eyes" is both creepy and heart wrenching. An iconic album from the 70s, that still enjoys radio time decades later, despite what they sing, the song is never over.

Never listened to a Who album before and really enjoyed that. It’s a shame I was reminded of failed Nu Metal band Staind towards the end, but that in turn reminded me of Limp Bizkit, so it evened out.

Good stuff. Was going to go 3.5, but a strong finish to the album. Behind Blue Eyes is a great song and a nice change of pace.

Absolutely cracking

Bangers like Baba O Riley and Behind Blue Eyes here with some fine other songs. Very much enjoyed it!

Minus 1 star for inspiring Limp Bizkit.

Awesome listen. Lots of songs that I have previously heard but didn't know the name or band. Didn't realize Behind Blue Eyes wasn't a Limp Bizkit original..

My third The Who album, and this one is a powerhouse. So many of The Whos hits are back to back on this album. They are able to maintain a signature sound while still having a variety of songs on the album. Overall- I really enjoyed it. 4.5/5

4/5

I listened to the original album, not any of the later, very long releases. Surprisingly I knew seven of the nine tracks, because all 7 of them are standards on classic rock stations. Even though the Who are not among my favorites, this is a good album and gets four stars.

Took a point of because I cannot dissociate this album from CSI. Really good the whole way through

Jezus, wat een begin... Ik heb net ff te veel CSI:Miami gekeken hiervoor! Dat is even een throwback die ik niet wist dat ik had. En dan ook nog Behind Blue Eyes? God, ik wist niet dat ik The Who zo goed zou vinden eigenlijk! Ik denk oprecht dat The Who mijn favoriete ouwe lullen gitaarband is op dit moment en het word nog lastig om ze te overtreffen. Of misschien The Doors, die zijn ook echt sterk. Maar eerlijk; The Who valt me hier alles mee! Ik heb zelfs best wel zitten genieten van het album. Ok, het middenstuk is wel weer wat minder en daar was het soms best een beetje aanpoten, maar het begin en einde was goed tot zelfs heel goed. Ik ga nu zelf snel CSI Miami aanzetten, joe joe! FAVO: Baba O'Riley, The Song Is Over, Behind Blue Eyes, Wont get fooled again

FINAL REVIEW After two listens, I'm giving it a 4/5, liking it a lot more on the second go. It's very bombastic and exciting, and I feel more energetic just from listening to it. It's a perfect album to fill a stadium, but even just in my house, it's great to turn up loud and rock out to. After reading more about it, I am not surprised that this was originally meant to be a stage production or a movie. I will probably end up listening to more The Who albums through this list, and I'm looking forward to it after hearing this one. NOTES 5:49 pm - i'm excited to hear this album, as i've heard it's amazing. i already know the singles, ofc, though i admit i mainly associate them with either memes or fred durst lmao. they are fun, energetic songs though, and i'm in desperate need of some energy right now, so lets go!!! *removes glasses* YEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAH 5:58 pm - i had to make a playlist just to get a normal, un-remastered version of this album on spotify, jfc. anyways, the opening to baba o'riley is pumps me up so much, like what a fucking banger tbh 6:27 pm - my impression of this album is that it was made with live performances in mind, bc it has the kind of sound that would make it perfect for a stadium concert. really bombastic, like even the ballads have this epic, grand feel to them, with the impassioned vocals and big drums and guitar. for sitting and listening, though, its one of those albums where i can see why ppl who like this style of music would find it absolutely amazing, but its not really for me. it's a strong album, but it doesn't really grab me the way the nick cave album did earlier. it's a 3/5 for me, but i can understand why it's a 5/5 for others.

Too many basic songs in the middle of the album to earn five stars. Feel like lots of filler bookended by a couple bangers. They're sort of basic Rock in general, but when it works it works.

Everyone knows this is a classic, but honestly I found this quite disappointing. It's a fine album, no doubt, but for something that has had praises sung about it far and wide - and is even considered a GOAT album - is this really it? The hits certainly make this thing, but what about the non-hits? They really didn't feel very special to me at all. Outside Baba O'Riley, Behind Blue Eyes, and Won't Get Fooled Again; can you REALLY say this album is perfect, or one of the best ever? I doubt it. This record is carried by those 3. It would be a damn mediocre album without them. If not to prove my point, they are all held at the very front and back of the records - so those other songs are the very DEFINITION of filler. Still, those 3 hits are bangers, no doubt. And the filler is pretty damn listenable. Good album, but not as amazing as I was expecting.

Finally, some good fucking food. The food in question being a bit of an inverted sandwich. All the tastiest parts of this album come on the front and back ends of the runtime, and while you’re not going to be put off by anything in there. It’s also just plain white bread at the end of the day. Always nice to hear this version of Behind Blue Eyes, I feel as though the Limp Bizkit one is all I hear in public anymore. The 2nd stretch with the harmony in the back is too good

‘Who’s Next’ is what I repeatedly think as I feverishly catch up on 200 missed reviews. Baba O’Riley, iconic, unforgettable, immortalised. Sublime instrumentals that go every which way. Behind Blue Eyes, better songwriting and vocals than Baba O’Riley. I liked the slower and more acoustic sound that builds up to the last third of the track, which came together really well. The ending of Won’t Get Fooled Again, hell yeah, I had no idea that scream came from this song. This album’s instruments are consistently on point, only let down by some more ordinary songs in the middle compared to the hits at either end. Highlights: Baba O'Riley, Bargain, Getting In Tune, Behind Blue Eyes

I seriously cannot hear the opening of Baba O’Riley without receiving psychic damage. Probably the same for Won’t Get Fooled Again. The royalties for these two tracks alone have probably built Pete Townshend multiple houses they’ve been used so frequently in film and TV. I think this is a rock solid album with very little to criticise.

Not the best by the Who imo, but still pretty gooooood. 7/10

After a few days and listens to let this bake in, I conclude that although the non-hits on here aren't remarkable per se, they are very very good. The hits on here bookend the listen and those three tracks are probably the best songs The Who, maybe even the entire British Invasion ever produced. Highlights: Baba O'Riley, Behind Blue Eyes, Won't Get Fooled Again

So good

Great start and end and the tracks leading off/into those are good too. Slight drift in the middle

Good one

Liked the first and last tracks a lot, and generally like The Who, but the middle songs didn’t stand out as much to me.

La batería es una locura.

Pretty solid. More ballad-y than I was expecting, but a lot of classic songs.

This album shouldn’t have surprised me for how good it was because of its legendary status, but it surprised me still the same. I guess I have low expectations for 70s rock albums. Great stuff and will listen again.

Excellent album

Favorites: Baba Oriley, getting in tune, won't get fooled again, behind blue eyes So rad, no skips, short album of long songs.

Baba O'Riley is a rock classic that is immediately recognizable. I had not heard the rest of this album. Behind Blue Eyes and Won't Get Fooled Again deserve being up there with Baba O'Riley. Bargain and Getting in Tune were underrated nice surprises. Overall, great album from a great classic rock group

bangers on this record!

Dad rock doesn't typically do it for me, but this was much more interesting a listen than other Who records I've listened to. Some lulls, but an even mix of 3s and 4s. 3.5/5 - > 4/5

A classic from my youth, and while I also enjoy Quadropehia, I probably consider this the best of the Who.

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

classic rock vibes, pretty nice listen while driving

Ok I think maybe I'm gonna vibe with this. Don't let me down The Who Baba O'Riley - Oh I know this opening riff, did not realize this is what the song is called. Very cool. In 1971 I bet this was fucking crazy to hear. Oh yeah this song rips. This is a banger. Bargain - The vocals and instrumentation on this album sound so good. The guitars sound AWESOME. Roger Daltrey sounds so good. Not my favorite song, but i still love the sound of it. Would never skip it. I dig the outros on the songs so far. Love Ain't For Keeping - This band is such a vibe, I'm sure they blew people away back then. Good little track, nothing crazy My Wife - The vocals sound quite different on this, is that Roger singing? Maybe someone else? But what a vibe. This is fun. The Song Is Over - Vibe switch up, much slower. Piano is nice. Not my favorite track so far, but it's over 6 minutes long, so maybe it switches up mid song too. Oh yeah here it goes. It's pickin up. Probably my least favorite track so far, but not awful. Getting In Tune - Something about this really resonates with me. Good melody, good sound overall. I like this one, banger. Going Mobile - BEEP BEEP. Cool guitar solo. It makes me laugh when he sings "going mo-bile" haha Behind Blue Eyes - I like the vocal harmonies a lot. Bro when the guitars and drums come in...hell fuckin yeah dude. This song bangs. Won't Get Fooled Again - The END the album with this fuckin song? Whoa, hell yeah. Great song that I've heard before, can't wait to listen to it again. MEET THE NEW BOSS, SAME AS THE OLD BOSS!!! LETS FUCKIN GOOOOO DUDE. Gave me goosebumps Overall - I was not let down by this album, great effort from The Who. Would definitely listen to it again. LOVE how the guitars sound on this, and the vocals are great.

Some classic songs. Almost a five, but it dragged a bit in the middle

Keith Moon is a master class in drumming.

Al principio igual fue más monótono pero iba mejorando cada canción sooo cool

I didnt listen to all the songs on Spotify, because the deluxe version was the one linked and 2 hours would have really made me hate this. I kept to the original tracks. As it stands, I quite enjoyed this.

Pretty good. Nothing that really blew my socks off though. Baba O'Riley is a great song

Very easy to listen to with an absolute banger on first!

Bookended by two amazing songs at the beginning and end. The five in between are great too, but they don't quite reach the heights of the top two and bottom two.

Good album, quite a few recognizable hits. It was funny to realize that a lot of the songs are simply not named what I would have expected. The lead track, "Baba O'Riley" is a great example, I have gone my whole life thinking it was called teenage wasteland. "Behind Blue Eyes" I would have anticipated being "No One Knows What It's Like" based on the refrain, but the music itself is all well done. There wasn't a surprising track on the list, so it is thoroughly classic The Who

As opposed to the other Who album I got a few days ago, I felt that this really captured the essence of the band well. This is The Who at its best with great tracks all around. I would say that some of the tracks in the middle were not as great as the big hits off this album, but they still held up as good songs.

4 stars 2 of the greatest rock n roll songs of all time bookend this album. And a few other pretty good tracks too. But that’s not enough to make a perfect album. A great album, sure. But the middle of the album just left me eager for the end.

84/100. A hard rock classic packed with timeless tracks. The production still holds up impressively well, and the sound remains powerful and energetic.

It has been 30 days since I've had an album worthy of anything over a 3. Who would break the streak? Who woulda thunk it? The Who! 4.

Who's next? Who knows? I have such a mixed relationship with this band. And what a band they were: John Entwistle, Keith Moon, and Pete Townshend were exceptional players — smart, enthusiastic, excessive, and tasteful only when it counted. Sometimes all in the same song. Live, they leaned harder into the musical chaos, and I'm always here for that, but today I'm holding my review to just the studio tracks. Who's missing from my review so far? Roger Daltrey. I know most of the lyrics are Townshend's, and maybe that's why Daltrey sometimes lacks presence and an ability to reach the listener (especially in the verses). To my ear, he only really adds something on a few tracks. And sometimes Pete's lyrics are just too goofy for me. I'm open to weirder, more conceptual writing, but these songs often lean too hard on character and narrative at the expense of immediate connection (i.e. the stories can feel forced). Couple that with the occasional song that doesn't shift out of its groove enough, and that's when The Who are just a mid question mark. And yet, and yet, The Who are special. Their mastery of dynamics is eternal — a rock and roll template — those well-timed pushes, accents, and rests. Wildly sustained chords. And the way they build to a crescendo with crashing guitars and bombastic drums, while the bass both anchors and augments it all with melodic runs? What is that, if not the sound of a band playing with explosives? When they increase tempo mid-song, like at the end of Getting in Tune, it's like a controlled detonation. And then, there's that opening to Baba O'Riley with the synth loop driving the theme while each instrument enters and the band kicks in. It's combustive. It's one of the most memorable intros of this era in rock. It's The Who. Finally, in this album, that they recall that synth sound in Won't Get Fooled Again is a clever and rewarding return for an excellent close-out track that is both measured in megatons and well-crafted. So, yeah. It's a flawed classic. My opinion on them will always be a bit mixed but I'm more a fan than not. And, while this isn't my favorite album by them, there are standout, time-honored bangers here. Who's Next? Only The Who knew.

Good!

A stadium-sized statement from a band caught between rock opera ambition and raw power. 𝘞𝘩𝘰’𝘴 𝘕𝘦𝘹𝘵 refines The Who’s sound into a tight, muscular form, blending synthesizers, power chords, and existential angst without losing their edge. 𝘉𝘢𝘣𝘢 𝘖’𝘙𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘺 and 𝘞𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘎𝘦𝘵 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘈𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯 are thunderous anthems, but the album’s heart beats just as loud in the quieter moments. And let’s be honest — 𝘉𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘉𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘌𝘺𝘦𝘴 is far more affecting in its original form than in that Limp Bizkit version. Not flawless, but undeniably iconic.

This album was really good, and ahead of its time. I really liked the use of synthesizers and other more unusual instruments, and the first two and last two songs were amazing. This reminded me of a cross between Jethro Tull, Yes, and Bruce Springsteen. I super respect this album and think it has the caliber to be 5 stars, but I just don't personally connect with it enough for that. Favorite Track: Baba O'Riley

Great Album.

This is one of their better albums, particularly because it's not a live recording. My previous review gave it a 4, I think I'll stick with that.

baba orielly

Goeie intro, verder prima te beluisteren.

Paar lekkere nummertjes, gewoon goed voor af en toe.

Who's Next is peak The Who for me. "Baba O'Riley" and "Won't Get Fooled Again" stand as some of the greatest anthems ever written, and "Behind Blue Eyes" and "The Song is Over" offer a softer side to these rockers. The choice to abandon concept albums was a wise one, as a shorter album of good songs proves more potent. There is, however a slight lull in the record appears in Entwhistle-led "My Wife". Overall, absolutely necessary. A best for The Who.

piss album but really, this album is really good. not the best of classic work, i feel like the vocals could be better, but damn some of these songs are iconic for good reason

++: Baba O'Riley, Bargain, My Wife, The Song Is Over, Getting in Tune, Going Mobile, Won't Get Fooled Again +: Love Ain't for Keeping +-: Behind Blue Eyes 9,0/10

This is pretty great and it has Baba O-reily. The thing with the Who is that they play the most classic of classic rock. They are the vanilla ice cream of rock bands. They are great, but I have an affinity for the more avante garde and eccentric work. So I just can never get that into The Who. Tommy had the same thing going on.

Hey, it's that song that's in everything. I definitely thought it was named "Teenage Wasteland". From The Girl Next Door to Family Guy, to CSI NY, from UFC to Need for Speed to the official song of Joey Chestnut, this song has legs. The rest of the album is good too.

Classic dad rock gem. Outstanding start and end and a decent middle. Fav tracks (obviously): Baba O'Riley and Behind Blue Eyes

Giving this 4 stars because there are 3 ALL TIME classics and bangers on this album. I think Baba O'Riley is one of the greatest songs ever made. Besides those 3 songs, the others are a bit more run of the mill. Still good, but nothing insanely special.

classic rock isn’t my genre of choice but i have no idea how i never listened to this when it was. i was missing out. even now this is great. I was low-key half asleep for some of it but man I forgot how good good ol classic rock can be

Fun album. Lot of classics on here and hidden gems.

Really good at what it does - album cover goes hard as well

Keith moon left a mark.

great album

3 great hits surrounding some pretty forgettable songs. This was a similar case to What’s the story but I think what’s the story had much better middle than this. Therefore, 4. Honestly, won’t get fooled again didn’t do as much for me as I remember it doing.

Besides the 3 major bangers on this album, I just thought it was pretty decent. Those 3 songs definitely bump it up to a 4 though. I was expecting this album to have more depth than it did.

A classic, Baba O'Riley and Won't Get Fooled Again are legendary classic/arena rock songs. I also didn't realise until the song started that Behind Blue Eyes was The Who. Learn something new every day.

A lot of great tracks and a solid album.

Not my style but very influential

Three solid hits and an iconic album cover. The record is bookended by two incredible tracks, "Baba O'Riley" and "Won't Get Fooled Again." While a bit slower and more introspective than I originally remember, the overall vibe of this album upon re-listen was greatly needed. A perfectly produced studio album and quite possibly my favorite of The Who. It comes close to greatness, but never truly reaches the upper echelon of a 5 on this rating scale, but this is a definitely a solid 4 ~ 4.5. A great way to end the week on what may go down as one of the weirdest (and shittiest) 5 day listening streaks since starting this list.

The best things I have heard from The Who. Several classic hits and some of the other songs were good too.

Very cool album Great instrumentals and nice vocals

Lifelong hits

It's an icon for a reason. There's several hits, it flows well, and it has moments that totally hold your attention.

This was really good, not the generic “dad rock” I was expecting, it feels really ahead of its time especially in baba o Riley with the marimba organ, also used in some of the others. Favourites: the hits, bargain, love ain’t for keeping, getting in tune and going mobile, pretty much all but 2 which I felt were a bit weaker and not as enjoyable for me. Overral 8/10.

Now that's a classic, one I've absolutely listened to before. Still love Behind Blue Eyes and Won't Get Fooled Again.

Ochestrial rock

Brilliant keyboard. Daltreys voice !

8/10 Undeniably amazing album. I need some more time to sit with it to give it a perfect rating. Classics on here Favorite Tracks: Baba O Reiley, the Song is over, Won’t get fooled again

I loved a lot of the songs on this album. But then a few of them didn't really click for me. That's my experience with The Who in a nutshell. Still a great album, though.

This is a good album, and one I've listened to before! I would say 7/10, so I'm going 4/5.

пиздатый альбом

Who's Next scratched that classic rock itch. The Who created extremely good, reliable, energetic rock music throughout their career, but this album is probably The Who at their finest. Several of their biggest hits are on this album. Often I'm already over an artist's top hits at this stage in my life, but there's something about "Won't Get Fooled Again" that's timeless. I didn't realize I knew the song "Bargain," which made for a fun listen. 4.5, but I just don't love it as much as Tommy.

So while I believe that The Who is very deserving of several places on this project, I've questioned a couple of the specific album inclusions; it's definitely resulted in me leaving some average reviews for The Who. That said, a The Who album like this is what I've been waiting for! This album shows off The Who at their prime. Several of their most epic songs are on this album (two of which are the bookends of the album). And even the "less epic" songs on the album are outstanding. This is just an incredibly well-crafted album full of great musicianship. It would probably be the album that, in my opinion, marks when The Who officially cemented themselves in the big leagues, and ultimately as rock legends.

The Who are a band that I remember listening to as a teenager and thinking they were a bit naff (except Pinball Wizard - I always liked that one). Since then, I’ve listened to Tommy in full and it’s great, so today’s album had be optimistic. Thankfully, it is indeed a good album with really nice rock riffs throughout. The better songs do seem to be bookended as a the first and final tracks, but it does remain quite enjoyable throughout. Honestly, I don’t know why I disliked them as a youngster.

It is a pretty nice classic album. Has 2 of my favorite songs of all time Won't Get Fooled Again and Baba O'Riley.

Solid, well rounded album.

This album is actually great! I think I’ve heard the beginning of the first song so many times but never heard it all the way through

The Who’s Who’s Next remains a thunderous, four-star pillar of classic rock, exploding with power, ambition, and anthemic precision. From the iconic synth-driven surge of “Baba O’Riley” to the primal howl of “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” the album captures the band at their creative peak—bridging raw rock energy with forward-thinking production. “Bargain” burns with emotional intensity, while “Behind Blue Eyes” unveils a haunting vulnerability beneath the bravado. “Going Mobile” shows off Keith Moon’s kinetic drumming, and even the cheeky “My Wife” charms with swaggering horns and Entwistle’s tongue-in-cheek delivery. With Who’s Next, The Who didn't just ride the wave of arena rock—they helped invent it.

Bardzo przyjemne. Wchodzi jak słowo boże

Great album. Baba O'Reilly is the best, and while not as good, the other songs hold up.

It's at least a 4 for Baba O'Reilly alone. The whole thing still sounds fresh.

I feel like this should be a five. I even own this album. But it's never quite clicked with me (but is still obviously a great album).

Great album cover and great tracks for Saturday chores.

A classic full of well known jewels, and less know powerful songs. 8/10

Álbum supimpa.

Starts and ends very strongly, the mid section had some less impactful songs but overall this has some great, classic tracks.

Probably my favorite album of theirs. Some great songs. They're not all totally awesome, but there's no bad ones. The bass has a really nice feel to it. Favorite song: Baba O'Reily

Compared to the last two Who albums I've listened to on here, this shows their complete transition to arena rock, and I feel they're that much stronger for it - the sound is bigger, the songs more fleshed out, and the listening experience much more enjoyable. There's a couple of staple tracks on here, but the album as a whole still works well around them. Definitely the best Who on here so far, not a doubt.

Classic

One of the best opening songs ever <3

Starts of STRONG(as in probably one of their best tunes strong) and ends strong. The middle is kinda middling.

I don’t know if the middle sagged, or if those songs in the middle just suffer from being squeezed between some amazing songs in the opening and closing, but either way, the middle feels lesser than the rest of the album.

Это уже четвертый(?) альбом The Who в листе для меня и... Вот каким-то образом The Whol - это группа, которая будто бы слишком продукт своего времени, который очень сложно воспринимать сегодня без чувства ностальгии. Но конкретно на этом альбоме просто нереальные бангеры. Но в середине альбом действительно проседает. Лучшая песня - Baba O'Riley.

Pretty formulaic, but a pretty good formula. Good drums throughout, liked the album intro via the Baba keys. Prefer the slightly less bombastic Quadrophenia overall but I think this still stands up as a good straightforward 70s Rock Record.

Classic album with zero skips.

A classic

3 all-time great tracks. Just seems so "musical" compared to modern music...

Got some good songs, doesn't have enough bangers to get 5 but 4 is good.

The Who sounds a little bit like the Beatles, I know it's an English rock band, don't know much about them, not to say that I didn't like them, on the contrary, very pleasant music.

'Who's next' is what I think when most boomer rock comes up on this list. This can stay though. Baba O'Riley and Won't Get Fooled Again are proper bangers in particular. Love those synthy sounds. Great artwork too.

Good album with great A and solid B sides.

Classic rock album that i finally listened. First and last tracks fuck forreal. That repeating organ or whatever it is, is so cool.

Hey, I mean. This was pretty good. Nice listen. Added some banners to the playlist 4/5

Baba O'Riley - 5/5 (classic) Bargain - 4/5 Love Ain't For Keeping - 4/5 (short but sweet) My Wife - 3/5 The Song Is Over - 4/5 Getting In Tune - 5/5 Going Mobile - 3/5 Behind Blue Eyes - 5/5 Won't Get Fooled Again - 5/5 Average score: 4.2/5 i'd never been a listener of this group but holy shit... when was someone gonna tell me they were kinda good?? i liked Baba O'Riley and i know it's the most famous track of theirs ever but i think it's been played out imho, i've heard in too many ads over the years. Getting In Tune and Behind Blue Eyes were my standout tracks from this album, i could see myself playing them on the regular

Baba O'Riley esch halt scho e banger. Söscht au relativ guete Rock

each time i listen to the who i get surprised that i actually really enjoy it

Ngl, when I saw that this album has been tagged with a "hard-rock" label, I was low key dreading listening to it! But this was surprisingly fun! I liked the bluesy undertones in what I would otherwise call "screamy music". 🙈😅 (The screaming wasn't too bad though!) Hard rock might never be my goto genre but listening to this album has made me excited enough to at least give other music in this genre a chance 😬 Songs that stood out: I actually liked almost all songs, but especially Baba O'riley and Bargain Album rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

4/5 Levyn tempo osui tänään makiasti työpäivän tahtiin. Toimivaa rämpettä.

Very nice classic 70s sound banger!

Love the classic rock, live versions are a lil meh for me tho

Another one of their albums? Eurgh... I’ve said it in every one of my reviews of The Who so far, I’m just not a fan. Well, fortunately this time we have a good one. Relatively familiar with a few of the songs already and the rest is pretty good too. Glad to get something decent.

Overall: 8/10 This is my favourite album by The Who for the fact that it isn't trying as hard as some of their other albums. It seems they just wanted to rock the hell out for a bit in between the goliaths that are Tommy and Quadrophenia. This is also the only album by The Who that I own on vinyl and that might have a big influence over how I perceive the album. I remember being blown away the first time I listened to it. The keyboard work is so incredible, then you've got Keith and John killing it in the rhythm section. I also think Roger has never sounded better. The middle section of the album isn't mind blowing but it's bookended by four of the band's best songs. I'd also piss on that stupid looking rock. Fav Song: Won't Get Fooled Again Least Fav Song: My Wife

I grew up loving this band and Pete’s guitar work is super unique with the big open chords. That said, I thought the singles and greatest hits were the highlight of this album.

Baba o Riley carries

Obviously Baba O'Riley is the greatest song of all time. The rest of the album was enjoyable but unremarkable for me

1/1001 Good album, 7/10

In my view Who’s Next is the most consistently strong track wise of The Who’s albums. Tommy is still my overall favourite album of theirs with this following close. Behind Blue Eyes is my favourite track.

The Who are definitely one of the best bands to come out of the psych/prog rock scene in the late 60s and early 70s. And this is definitely one of their best albums, just all around doing everything right and having so many great and consistent moments.

3.75/5 solid, liked the beginning and end songs more than those in the middle

Nyt oli hyvä. Reipasta ja menevää, laulusta ja soittimista sai selvää. Voisin kuunnella toistekin.

Tykkään todella paljon, vaikka muutama heikompi kappale mahtuu joukkoon. Levyllä käytetään monipuolisesti eri soittimia. Perustana on silti perinteinen rokkisoundi. 4 ja puoli tähteä tälle!

En ole hirveästi The Whota kuunnellut mutta ei kyllä jäänyt epäselväksi mistä monet rokkilegendat ovat vaikutteita ammentaneet. Laaturokkia monella pienellä silloin varmasti uudenuutukaisella twistillä!

It's about time! This merits 4.5-5 stars for sure. This album was all over the radio in the 70's and 80's and still gets a ton of airplay. HUGE hits like "Baba O'Riley", "Won't Get Fooled Again", "Bargain", "Behind Blue Eyes" and glue tracks like "The Song Is Over", "Getting In Tune" and "Going Mobile" all got air time. 8 out of 9 tracks ("My Wife", still a good song) get on the radio, that's just flat out impressive. This is a good portion of any Who greatest hits album! No denying it, whether you're a fan of The Who or even classic rock, this album is stacked and has the sales, the airtime, the longevity, the influence and the hits you expect from a Top 1001 album. After listening this is a solid 5 because of everything I mentioned above.

Love Ain’t for Keeping is my favourite track. Very 70s album, some blues elements, psychedelic elements. Easy to listen to.

Amazing album, but something’s missing… and I can’t explain.