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6/10… brit rock
*Enjoyable but not memorable and wouldn’t listen again. RATING - 5/10
Really good
Fine music, too much chatting.
This is another exception to the general rule that I do not like Live albums. It rattles and hums and screams and absolutely blows your head off. I listened to the original release, not the extended versions with all the extra tracks, and what you get there is a perfectly condensed shot of the raw power of The Who in their prime. The hardest, rawest blues rock of this or any era.
4/10 Every song sounds incohesive, sounds like they gave some kindergarteners equipment and told them "play anything" while some old man sings
Good album but I don’t think there should be live albums on this list. Plenty of albums should make the cut over any live album.
I was skeptical of a live album, but this really shows how good The Who was. Fantastic listen
One of the better live albums I've listened to. These guys can jam.
Pretty good stuff. The drums really carried it for me. Solid throughout, got a little sleepier toward the end.
This set showcases everything special about this band, including the stuff they did badly; "Magic Bus" wobbles to the point of straight-up falling over, for example. But the bigger story is what they did well; the sound of Keith Moon's drums and Pete Townshend's guitar, separate or together, is one of the great pure aesthetic pleasures in all of rock. They are great to listen to even when they aren't necessarily doing anything in particular, just riffing. Coming from a band so frequently burdened by the weight of narrative ambition, that's pretty revelatory.
I love The Who but I dislike live albums. Nobody needs a 15-minute version of My Generation! That said, the medley rocked, and this sounded great. 3.5 stars, but rounded down cuz I'll never listen to it again.
Epic
The Who has had a strong musical influence growing up
Hailed as the greatest live rock album of all time? Hmmm, I’m not too sure about that one. Perhaps for the time this was but I’ve listened to a few that are better. I’m a big fan of ‘The Who’ though so as expected the instrumentation and vocals are on point. Townshend’s guitar sounds dirty and sharp, that was a dream to listen to.
Favorite Track: Heaven and Hell
Slaps, not hard enough 2.5
I always liked the Who alright. Never been a super fan, but loved the hits. This record feels like it’s somehow avoided most of those hits. It’s not bad, but it’s easy to lose focus. I am gaining more awareness and appreciation for John Entwistle’s bass lines, which come through the mix pretty clearly. Keith Moon is a beast. Townsend is great. Still kinda bored though. Don’t hate it, probably a hard 3, but will likely never revisit just cause if I need to listen to the Who, I’ll find a different studio record or something.
Live albums are only fun to me if it was a concert I was at or if there was a special version of a song. Kinda 0/2 … but all together not bad
I thought it was a bit odd that a live album was on this list, but this actually ruled. Great performance.
2.75
I am not a fan of live albums of songs I’ve never heard before. 13 minute song of barely talking, no thanks.
Never knew they sounded so much like Zeppelin
If you buy your jeans at Costco and wear white socks with sandals, this album is for you.
For a live album it's great but the experimental character The Who always has falls a bit flat here.
This was…ok.
Have the vinyl of this, so it gets a 3
This one does seem a little unnecessary. None the less it's the Who.
I think the live version of Summertime Blues might be the best version of the song period. Lots of energy and decent set list.
As someone who considers Deep Purple's Made In Japan as the pinnacle of live recordings and who was raised on 1970s and early '80s 'double lives' like Live and Dangerous and Strangers in the Night, it can be difficult to know how to react to Live at Leeds. Which version are we listening to? For 25 years the only version of the album was the original. It is undoubtedly great but, at 37 minutes, 6 tracks, only 3 of which are Who originals, it is not really a representation of a Who show. It is a snapshot. It is powerful. But it leaves you wanting more. The vinyl equivalent of coitus interruptus. I am not sure what the logic was for choosing the original 6 songs. In 1995 we got a CD which doubled the running time and restored the wonderful, heavy rock cacophony of the John Entwistle sung, "Heaven and Hell". The Who enter like a thunderstorm, the bass rumbling ominously, the drums clattering all over the place like only Keith Moon's could, Townsend's power chords crashing exclamation points. It is powerful and breathtaking. The re-release adds other songs which increases the enjoyment level, but only a short teaser from Tommy in "Amazing Journey/Sparks". 2001 brought the full gig, 33 songs, with the full performance of Tommy on the second disc, even though this meant the running order was broken. My favourite version (I own several) is my 3-record vinyl version which has the whole gig in order. If I am completely honest, each of the longer versions dips a little in "A Quick One, While He's Away" and you don't always want to hear Tommy in full. So choice is a good thing. The original 37 minutes distils the energy and power but, listening to what else was in the can, could easily have done the same thing as a double. That said, Made in Japan was seen as a risk only two years later. In any case, any version, Live At Leeds is a time capsule, capturing one of the greatest rock bands of all time at the height of their powers.
Well. Many skips. Sorry.
I've been sleeping on The Who way to long. This is absolutely bangin!👌 At times you forget this is actually a live recording because of how tight and great the band sound in this. Definitely going to check out more of their music for sure.
Don't like live albums
Meh
Nothing special tbh but I still like The Who every now and then
Pure rock expression, great sounding record and a good set of songs for fans of the band.
Bad start, good end.
Right, so Keith Moon just goes particularly apeshit during this gig then? Daltrey's vocals sound exactly like the studio after the first track as well.
I didn't know what to make of this at first. Live albums aren't really for me, and the first track didn't sound great, but it grew on me. The Who is my favorite band and there were a couple great interpretations on here, and the remastering really captures Entwistle's bass which I always appreciate, and Keith was ON FIRE for this set. That said: eh.
I'm not generally a fan of live albums, and that proved to be the case with this album. There were too many very long songs that sounded vaguely the same and, as I told Jill, it started to sound like just lots of banging and "noise" rather than music.
Ok, weird that there is a live album for the who before i listen to a who album, but the drums are drumming. lets do it. I am totally into this album. I love live albums where it is just the entire concert. I wonder if it is just the mix or the actual crowd, but it sounds like a massive concert for 100 people. I really dont understand this album. It is the deluxe version and has a ton of tracks and i feel like it should have ended sooner, and I wonder if it is multiple shows. I am not complaining though, I am enjoying it, just kinda finished. I was right, the album is still live at leeds, but it is a different concert, live at hull. A good album!
3.5
A live album from them and an era of The Who I find less enjoyable than some later albums. A 3 down to a 2.5 because I'm grumpy about live albums.
The Who is amazing live. Some great performances in here.
Exhausting. I like The Who but there’s no need for this live album on the list.
Four guys that never got along joined to make great rock-n-roll in spite of themselves. Brilliant!
Recording quality makes you feel like you’re right on stage at a small venue. Love the interactions with the crowd between songs Holy shit there’s a podcast and a 3 act play in the middle of this
Not bad for a live album! Not a lot of crowd chatter and can clearly hear each song. Fitting that i was waiting to get a tattoo when that song came on
I get why people like the WHO, some catchy and classic tracks, but not really my jam.
Going to give this a 3.5 bumped to an 4 even though I love The Who. Many critics consider this what are the best live albums ever as the who were always trying to do something new. I would choose other Who albums before this one.
You might not know it, but the Who recorded several shows performing "Tommy" in concert. They didn't like the recordings, so they booked a couple shows that became "Live At Leeds". Six songs in 37 minutes, three of them covers! 14 minutes of "My Generation". My favorite track is a raw and dangerous sounding "Shakin All Over".
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I do not understand having a live album of previous material on this list. Are we rating their performance (which are often augmented….as was this version ) or are we rating the songs or what? I Iike The Who. I like some of these songs but do not get why this album is on the list.
***An ok album
Tried to listen to and like the Who, only really even got the Whos next album, otherwise feel they are not actually the sum of their parts. Bit meh. 3 Star
The Who at their most boring, bombastic and lumbering. It's still the Who, but not an album that I ever reach for.
Classic rock at it's finest. Great guitar and drums, rocking out hard live, loud, and just partying on. Blues influence but bigger and louder. A lot of hard work put into making these songs but yet they don't take themselves too seriously on stage, joking around. Starts strong, finishes strong.
Personally I have no problem with live albums being on this list. Really enjoyed this one.
Meh. Better in the studio.
Not a big fan of the who, but I see the appeal.
I don’t like many live recordings. The Who have some good songs, but this live performance is not for me. As Zack says, this might have been one of those had to be there kinda shows.
Such a classic - 4.5 stars
I do not like the clapping, or the spoken words bits, but that is to be expected from a live album.
What a phenomenal album. Many argue that live recordings don't belong on this list. For the majority of live albums, I agree. There are a few exceptions when the live recording creates something new and special. I don't mean some instrumental solos, but something that would only work in a live setting and not in a studio.
Classic Who. This foursome was the best of The Who. Brilliant recording of so many early hits here. Saw them live in the late 80s and they were still great, but had definitely lost a bit by then. Glad I actually saw them live though. Daltry and Townsend will always be legends, but Entwisle’s keyboards and Moon’s drum were just as amazing.
I was expecting to like this, but I really didn’t. I then realized a bunch of songs were added into the expanded version that weren’t great. I’m sure the concert would have been fun, though.
I don't really think a live album should have made it in here. It was fine but I'm confident a studio recording would have been better.
„Live at Leeds“ wurde am 14. Februar 1970 im Speisesaal der University of Leeds aufgenommen und im Mai desselben Jahres veröffentlicht. Die britische Rockband The Who dokumentierte mit diesem Livealbum einen ihrer energiegeladensten Auftritte. Ursprünglich war geplant, das Konzert in Hull am folgenden Tag zu verwenden, doch technische Probleme führten dazu, dass die Leeds-Aufnahme bevorzugt wurde. Die Bandmitglieder – Roger Daltrey (Gesang), Pete Townshend (Gitarre, Gesang), John Entwistle (Bass, Gesang) und Keith Moon (Schlagzeug) – stammen aus England. Das Album enthält sechs Titel, darunter „Young Man Blues“, „Substitute“, „Summertime Blues“, „Shakin’ All Over“, „My Generation“ und „Magic Bus“. Diese Songs zeigen die Band in ihrer typischen Mischung aus Rock, Blues und improvisierten Passagen. „Live at Leeds“ gilt als ein bedeutendes Werk im Genre des Rock. Die rohe Energie und die direkte Aufnahmequalität vermitteln einen authentischen Eindruck eines The-Who-Konzerts jener Zeit. Die Gestaltung des Albums, das wie ein Bootleg aussieht, unterstreicht den ungeschliffenen Charakter der Aufnahme. Aus persönlicher Sicht bietet „Live at Leeds“ einen unverfälschten Einblick in die Live-Performance von The Who. Die Kombination aus musikalischer Präzision und spontaner Darbietung macht das Album zu einem hörenswerten Dokument der Rockgeschichte.
Live version of what is already pretty ragged rock largely missed the mark for me . I haven’t heard of them before so maybe if I had some familiar id feel different
An excellent record—one of the best live albums ever recorded in rock history. This performance hits like a sledgehammer—heavier than what The Who typically played or was known for. It's amazing how Pete Townshend’s guitar manages to fill every space, soloing and laying down rhythm at the same time, all with great weight and taste. And that praise extends to the whole band. Sometimes it’s hard to believe there are only four musicians on stage. In short, a raw and visceral live recording that even reveals a heavier side of the band compared to what we're used to hearing on their studio albums. -------------------------------- Excelente disco, um dos melhores ao vivo já gravados na história do Rock. Esse registro é uma paulada, é de um peso acima do que o The Who estava, e sempre esteve, acostumado a executar. É incrível como a guitarra de Pete Townshend consegue preencher todos os espaços, solando e faze a base simultaneamente, tudo com muito peso e bom gosto. E esse elogio se estende a todos. Às vezes fica até difícil de acreditar que são somente 4 músicos no palco. Em suma, um ao vivo cru e visceral, que parece até mesmo mostrar uma faceta mais heavy dessa banda em relação ao que estamos acostumados a ouvir em seus álbuns de estúdio.
Meh
mierdon. era un live álbum
This was my first favorite Who album (expanded edition). That said, the covers of “Summertime Blues” and “Shakin All Over” aren’t that great (the Mose Allison cover is all right, but also not my favorite). So this would be 4 stars from me, either with or without the expansion.
I definitely wasn't thrilled about this when it came up. Too many live albums on this list, and they generally are pretty mediocre, and they are generally double albums. But this clocks in at less than 38 minutes? That seems wild to me as a live album, and was wondering what made it so great. I also saw that it's 6 tracks, 3 of which are not even original songs by The Who, and kind of rolled my eyes hard. Anyway the recording and performance on this album absolutely rips. This band is high energy and loud and raw in all the best way. I imagine they were insane to see live. The original songs of theirs sound incredible. Obviously, subsequent re-releases of this album include the whole live show, not just what was edited and cut for the 38 minute release. I will give it a listen to just hear this artifact. I still don't think live albums should be on this list though.
I really needed that 15 minute My Generation medley
Good
Slow almost classic rock feel. Drums sound amazing and very prodominant through every song. Songs feel long and a slug to get through
live record -3 but it's The Who so +1
Oh my god.
Eh
It was alright, not a fan of live albums though. Difficult to make out the vocals, instruments aren't balanced. It's like the sonic equivalent of taking a picture at a concert, it just doesn't do it justice.
Some folks have some intense feelings on live albums. I personally like them and not gonna knock points for them appearing here. That said - great live album. Just some really fuckin good rock and roll - like the way it was intended. THey're not trying too hard - they're just absolutely ripping and rocking on stage. They sounded so chill and non chellant - really solid record. Love the artwork too - things that are low lift and simple really pop for me.
Not a huge fan of live album, but this one is a classic
Rock n roll, attitude. Amazing vocals, before even looking up any details about this album you can hear this is the band we all know and love in absolute peak form. Also for the 70s (in fairness I don't listen to loads of live stuff from that decade) this sounds incredible for a live recording, the bass is punchy and crisp, the drums are overpowering (that's Keith Moon for you I guess) and the vocals are soaring and pitch perfect. The Who are by a long way, not my favourite band, and so I’ve not actively sought out their whole discography. Obviously records like Tommy and Who’s Next are hard to avoid but I find it hard to love aside from a few tracks. This album is different. Live, the band really show that live bands in this era, and the Who in particular had something very special. There’s not loads of flashy showmanship, but it’s loud, tight, fun and very entertaining.
Feels very standard for a rock performance, it’s nothing too crazy but I think it is still solid.
Just obviously the best rock musicians in the world at that time
What makes an exemplary live album? I'd say that good production is key, such as Stop Making Sense. And a unique selection of songs, presented in a unique way, such as Third Day's Offerings. Sometimes a setting provides an additional layer of meaning and theme, such as Johnny Cash's Prison albums. In light of some of the greatest live albums Live at leeds is a rockin' set, but distinctly middle of the road. I generally would prefer to listen to studio recordings of the same songs. 3.5/5
Expected to like it more than I did
Why are there live albums on this list
One of the Masterpieces Love the who and the live version is amazing
Hard to appreciate a live album from a band I've only ever heard a few singles from - will try to revisit
There should not be live albums on this list.
Buenos temas pero no me pareció muy memorable la verdad.
Not normally a fan of live albums but this one was pretty decent
Good drumming
I live at Ely but I wouldn't record an album about it.
Do we need this?
Idk why but these guys are lame
Not sure live albums should be in top album lists.
Sadly average.
Taking only 6 songs from such a long set feels so funny, as it really feels like a sampler. The quality of the recording is just amazing, even to this day. You can clearly hear every instrument and has a perfect mix with the vocals, as well. The entire band was completely on point, and the songs are just classic. And the banter is funny and entertaining. I just think it would have been better with at least 2-3 more songs on the original release. It's hard to not give it a 5, but I do wish I could give it a 4.5 due to it being too short and just not feeling as complete as I think it should - even with the extended My Generation, which is cool but still not the same as if there were just more songs.
I do not like their music.
4/5
obligatory 3 star rating for all live albums
This is the fourth live album in a row now so I'm going a little crazy, but it's The Who and it slaps so who am I to complain?
Arranjos mais crus e pesados para clássicos do Who aliados a uma execução visceral e covers bem escolhidos para demonstrar a fúria da banda ao vivo. Tem um motivo para esse ser reconhecido como um dos grandes ao vivo da história. Destaque para o medley de My Generation incorporando partes do Tommy e uma versão de Magic Bus muito superior à original.
Ouvindo "Live At Leeds" dá pra entender a fama que a banda tinha sobre as suas apresentações ao vivo. O repertório não é dos melhores, mas a energia da banda surpreende, as versões são mais pesadas do que em estúdio e o grupo, principalmente a dupla John Entwistle e Keith Moon, quebra tudo. Mas podia ficar sem ter ouvido que não me faria falta.
Young Man Blues is a decent rock song albeit a bit sloppy live. Summertime Blues is pretty good. My Generation has some good guitar. The Magic Bus is pretty good too; very hippie. Much better than The Who Sells Out garbage. Not really my thing, two The Who albums in (within 5 albums of each other which sucks and is foreboding for the rest of the list) and I'm not sold yet.
This was cool basically what I expected. Some solid songs done pretty well live. 7/10
Audio is incredible. For a live recording I can't understand how an album can sound this good from its time. The banter between the songs is worth the listen alone.
I have always wanted to like The who but just can’t get there even with this live album. You can definitely feel the dynamism of the band and I did enjoy the cover songs.
Rating: 8/10 I do not like this band but this was great. The band are amazing musicians and the songs on here were very good. Roger Daltrey has a great sense of humor and has a knack with engaging with the audience. Overall pleasantly surprised by this.
Always feels like a mixture of Rolling Stones and the Grateful Dead. Those are two groups I don't really enjoy. The contributions from each comparative item are actually the parts of their respective bands I don't enjoy. There's a lil Beatles in there too. Also, not the good parts.
One of the best live albums ever. The remaster with the full Tommy included is the way to go. It's pure rock fury. "A Quick One" is a masterpiece.
By the early 1970s, live albums in rock music were going the same way as studio albums: as an act of musical expression increased solely by documents of the strongest performances eked out of certain songs and enhanced by a rapturous audience. No live album fits that description better than Live at Leeds. Sure, there are prime examples from this time period that may attempt to dwarf this album's purpose. But those were attempts. They may mark a moment in a band's trajectory where they were at a pinnacle but they would not match up to the sheer ferocity of three dynamos and a steady ox. This is the moment where The Who is captured amidst the peak of their powers, where they'd not let up until an untimely end. It's exhilarating, it's an endurance test, it's The Who.
Who?
great
Most of the songs are from albums already on the list. I like the studio versions better. Favorite song: I Can't Explain.
c'mon
Ohhhhhh how my heart has been stolen
Live mixing has come a long way
Solid live album but nothing to make you really wish you were there
I just got the Who’s first studio album a few days ago. That makes sense to be on the list, so not sure why this needed to be included as well. 2⭐️
Oh a live album! This one is actually really weird sounding (but in a good way) in that there's virtually no crowd noise over the songs so you're just getting the band. Pretty unique for a live recording. Live stuff isn't usually my go to, with a few exceptions of course, but this sounds pretty tight. Lots of good solos, the recording is actually pretty good and you get to hear everything. This is as naked and pure as rock and roll gets. I don't know why, but somehow this one didn't really really grab me like I though it would. I like The Who, but maybe I just didn't find the songs too interesting? I mean, they were good, but didn't really hook me all the way in. I don't think these are their best songs. Standouts were: "Tattoo", "Young Man Blues" - that bass line is insane - "Happy Jack," and "A Quick One, While He's Away" Live At Leeds is a really solid, cool album. I probably wouldn't re-listen to the whole thing on purpose but there are some really cool songs and to hear such a pure live performance is a rare and cool thing. This one gets a strong 4 out of 5 for me.
Overall: 6/10 I like The Who, but I didn't really love this. Live albums are so hit or miss for me already, but then half of the album is cover songs? They had 4 acclaimed albums at this point to choose from and they chose to cover Summertime Blues. I just find that kind of lame personally. Good performace from the band otherwise. Fav Song: My Generation Medley Least Fav Song: Summertime Blues
Yeah it's the Who. But live. They do all the classics. Nothing too out there honestly, just solid tunes.
Good but I'm not seeing the same thing that people who label this a classic are, low 3.5*
Cool live album, enjoyed listening to this show!
I’d really like it if they stopped pushing the Who on me- they’re not good. Also, live albums don’t really belong.
It's as poorly recorded and tracked as any live 70s album. Blah
not my fav
Great quality. I'm not the biggest Who fan, but I enjoyed this live album.
A Quick One, While He's Away!
This is my first album from The Who on here and it’s a fucking live album. Look, it’s The Who. The music’s fine and represents everything the band is, and it’s not the worst live album. Probably because it’s just south of 40 minutes. But like, do I really need to hear them sing songs that aren’t even their own? And when they do sing their songs, they are stretched to high hell. Because everyone knows My Generation sounds better when it’s literally five times as long thanks to the band slapping a medley in it. If I was at that concert, drugged out my mind and surrounded by other Who fans, then maybe that would be fine. Otherwise, just give me the fucking studio album. Give me any studio album, please! Favorite track: Magic Bus, I guess Other hits: the parts of My Generation that were My Generation
This is fine. If I was a Who-head, maybe this would be amazing, but to me it’s just a live rock concert.
Not my favorite kind of classic rock. There are a few bops in here but it's not to my taste so far. "I Can't Explain" is decent. The song Tattoo sucks. Also not into Young Man's Blues (lyrics are alright). Happy Jack is fine. I don't hate this outright but it feels very much like a 2 star album.
I wasn’t super into it until the musical theater skit that is A Quick One pushed this to a four. Sometimes it was hard to believe this was live, very impressive. It’s too long however, I love My Generation but 15 minutes is crazy. It was a fire 15 minutes though not gonna lie. Overall very fun.
Ya had to be there, I guess. Good music with surprisingly subpar recording quality and WAY too much talking. In the words of another live album, shut up and play the hits! Judging on the original songs, this is a solid album. The problem is the reissue. The best songs were picked for the OG album. All the others do what was heretofore considered impossible (at least while Keith Moon was alive) - they make The Who boring.
Im not a very big fan of live albums. Good listen though.
The Who at there best.
Kakve vještine svih ovih ljudi! Mada nisam ubijeđena da je bilo neophodno staviti ovaj uživo album na listu, čekam neki njihov pravi da formiram potpuno mišljenje. Zasad mi djeluje da koliko god su genijalni nisu moj fazon.
Nothing against the Who but I don't really get all that much out of actually listening to them
I am a certified The Who fan. I loved The Who Sell Out. I think Tommy is one of the greatest musical innovations in the last century. However, I'm also a certified live album hater. Live at Leeds is certainly better than other live albums, but I still don't think it needs to be on this list.
Perfect Live!
Not a fan of live albums, but it was okay
Live albums are always fun, especially when the part of the recordings include the band interacting with the audience and speaking on some of their inspirations of their setlist. They had quite the set list for this album, none of the songs were something I was particularly familiar with as I (sadly) only know The Who through CSI: Miami (don’t judge me!) but I was definitely excited to explore this live album knowing I was already familiar with them through my childhood. Though I understand this album to be one of the greatest live albums recorded to date, I do agree with some that have already stated that it’s a bit dated. I can appreciate what this album was and what it meant for its time; however it didn’t impact me in that same magnetic way as many critics described it. Overall, I found this album to be a good live experience of The Who even if it was a bit long and repetitive, I still really liked a large majority of the live record. Standout Tracks: “Amazing Journey/Sparks Live - Medley”, “Shaking All Over”, “Young Man Blues”, “I Can’t Explain”, “My Generation”, and “Magic Bus”
Why shouldn't live albums be on the list? This one certainly deserves its place. I was already going to give this a 5 having listened to it sober, but I relistened to it drunk and want to give it 6 stars.
Live At Leeds (free pass ‘cause it’s a live album - although this is far from a greatest hits tour compilation.) Had it on vinyl at 4Ex, but it didn’t get much play. It was only about a half hour long, B Side had two cuts; My Generation and Magic Bus. The studio version of both were much better than the L@L versions, so we only listened to this side a couple times. Side A got some play because of Summertime Blues and Shakin’ All Over. Didn’t realize til this listen that Entwhistle and Moon stole the show. Hard to believe The Who is still a band without those two guys, even harder to believe that they’re still on tour 55 years later. The Song IS Over. (3.4*s - original vinyl version) Long live rock, be it dead or alive!
We got a live one here. The Who does sound pretty good on this album and I like that it was a kinda impromptu show at a university. Would have been pretty awesome to catch. Always like "Magic Bus" and the extended mixed live version is top track. Only six songs on the original album so for this shorty show, I give Leeds 1.75 stars.
As much as I'm a fan of The Who, I'm not sure they need 4 albums on this list. Especially when one of them is a live album without anything really new to offer. You get an alternate side of the The Who from a live standpoint, but I found most of the album rather pedestrian. The Who has a reputation for their live shows due to smashing guitars and claiming the title of "loudest band" but Live At Leeds doesn't do much to transport me there. It's got a couple of good cuts, and at 30 minutes is a pretty decent listen. However, it's just another live album on this list that would be better used elsewhere. 2.28 stars
Furious I had to listen to a vinyl rip of this on YouTube, but astounded at the quality of both the rip, and the album itself. For a recording from 1970, I'm immensely impressed with the sound quality. The guitar and drum work on this thing are fucking off the charts. Emphasis on the guitar work. My Generation was absolutely peak and I was genuinely blown away by the instrumentals. I usually tend not to favour live albums favourably, but this doesn't even sound like one. Just an incredible listen start to finish. Genuinely this is probably one of my favourite live performances I've ever heard, just from first listen. Fuck me. I had no idea The Who put it on like that. Currently sitting at a trifecta of 5's. Can't wait for some more Britpop today to even things out!!
Not a bad performance, a lot of it just blended together and I can't tell how much of that is because of the Live performance structure and how much of that is just The Who's sound. I'm really not a fan of these live albums that don't really capture the atmosphere of the event. Maybe they might have some appreciation from hard-core fans of a performer or people who are into music history but most live albums that follow this trend just feel like poorly recorded iterations of their studio verions
Oh great another shitty live album that’s on here because the author got an unenthusiastic handjob behind the portaloos at the concert it was recorded at. I don’t even want to listen to studio albums by the literally who let alone 77 minutes of live dreck. Waste of a slot fuck off.
Never listened to these guys before today, didn't expect to enjoy them as much as I did, very similar to the stones which is definitely not a bad thing. If anything this album really pushes me to go listen to their recorded stuff. Like all good rock and roll or classic rock or whatever you want to call it, it's actually got a lot of depth to it. I found myself returning to songs I didn't enjoy or find particularly remarkable the first time around only to be genuinely impressed, like "how did i miss that" this really is an album with a lot of depth a layers to it and it's just a live recording. I love classic rock albums like Paul McCartney's RAM or the aforementioned Stones Exile On Main Street which demand to pay attention and promote you to keep coming back, and to listen over and over and over. Definitely the type of album to creep up on you. You throw it on just one more time and then you've been listening to it for 4 hours. Good stuff. Super preliminary review since this stuff always grows on me. I originally gave RAM a 7 and now I think it's a 10 so... 8/10
I like The Who but my lord this was just a nothing album. After coming off probably one of the best live performances I have ever heard (Keith Jarrett's Koln Concert) I get to listen to one of the most mid experiences ever. It is undoubtably energetic and captures an image of the band at the peak of their success after Tommy and a moment in time for Hard Rock as a genre. However, I think the album It's Hard (despite being shit) had more of a cultural impact purely due to Eminence Front being in the soundtrack for both GTA: San Andreas and Law Abiding Citizen. I don't have a problem with live albums, but I have a problem when I need to constantly go back to check how long is left on an album that is only 37 minutes. Highlights: My Generation
Live album, Rock. First song is excellent (but it's just rock nothing very unique). Enjoyed young man blues very much Regular degular rock just live. 6.2/10
A lot of fun tunes with good writing and vibes, but a lot of it just sounded too same-y to me. My Generation the extended version really rocked hard though.
Tasty jam sesh
Dit concert vindt duidelijk plaats in een turbulente fase van The Who's carrière. Het combineert de ruige garage rock van weleer met de wat theatralere stijl van Tommy. De botsing van deze twee werelden leiden uiteindelijk tot hun magnum opus 'Who's Next', maar deze live plaat geeft wel een voorzetje. Ik kan niet zeggen dat ik er echt van genoten heb, omdat hun air, muzikale energie, en hun songwriting me niet zo gek veel doet, maar ik zie wel in waarom dit een belangrijk moment in de rockgeschiedenis was. 'Young Man Blues' is een steengoede cover, en hun live interpretatie van 'A Quick One' is effectief. Verder past hun stijltje die oude rock & roll classics als 'Summertime Blues' en 'Shakin' All Over' wel goed. Het duurde me wel echt een halfuur te lang, maar dan ben ik dus ook geen liefhebber. 6/10 Highlights: Young Man Blues A Quick One, While He's Away
Dikke live plaat dit wel. Prime van hun carrière en dan gewoon lekker keihard rocken op een podiumpje in Leeds. Ben bij live albums altijd blij dat er niet zoveel publiek in de mix zit. Ik stond daar zelf niet, dus waarom zou ik dan dat geschreeuw en gekrijs willen horen. Dat is hier gelukkig beperkt. Volgens mij hebben ze gekozen voor wat meer obscure tracks, want ik ken niet veel nummers. Maakt het gewoon lekkere rock n roll, met een Townsend die heerlijk hoog tempo staat te rocken en Moon die manisch zit te drummen. In deze OG-samenstelling is the Who wel echt goud. Tegelijk merk ik dat ik steeds meer weerzin voel bij de stem van Roger Daltry. Dat is waarom ik toch the Who niet heel vaak meer aanzet. Toch wel jammer, maarja, die stem is er altijd. 7,5/10 Highlights A Quick One, While He's Away Young Man Blues My Generation
I wish The Who had 1001 albums and this list only had The Who on it. Or The Who and Bob Dylan.
Thought I would love this one, but man, it kinda felt like a long soundcheck. It droned more than it roared, then all the sudden they remembered people were watching. Not terrible, just not as electric as you'd hope. Spins: 1 Playlist Additions: - A Quick One, While He's Awaly - Shakin' All Over - Magic Bus
I expected better
The Who play good, but this is just such a weird selection of songs, cut out from a much longer setlist.
“You know what people crave after having listened to Tommy? Our most bluesy songs!” The songs on this live album are such a weird selection - especially Magic Bus; a song I never truly understood. The My Generation / medley is great and of course The Who manages to once again show their exceptional musicianship, but it’s not entirely enough.
okay
Não se engane pelo resultado que você achar desse álbum em serviços de streaming! Ele está totalmente errado. O album original possui apenas 6 faixas e 37 minutos. Tem um rip do LP no youtube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MmguY2Cwzk . Mais um item pra imensa lista de motivos de porque serviços de streaming são objetivamente inferiores a formatos fisicos de música. Fora essa frustração imensa, o álbum é agressivamente OK. Bom Rock n' Roll, que deve ter sido fantastico ao vivo... Mas não estou ouvindo ao vivo... Estou ouvindo em plastico! Dificil essa putariazinha de meter album ao vivo na lista em galera... 2/5
It was okay. Clearly this band at their best in their pre synthesizer days. But I’m rating it 3 because I think that a live album can be 2 things: 1) a display of a band in their prime 2) a new sound from a band or artist that is worth capturing in that moment. While there is merit to idea 1 (they sound so good and young here!), it doesn’t really move the needle for me and I prefer their later work.
I liked it but I didn't really connect with it because I haven't really listened to their actual music. So I think I might return to this when I've explored their music more.
It was alright. The rhythm section is 🔥
⭐️⭐️ 1001 ALBUMS- # 32 The Who…again?!? No joke here, receiving back to back Who albums from this generator and already the third since I started the project and I’m only 32 albums in LOL What is with all The Who love anyway? A band that I could care less for combined with this being a live album, which rarely sound half decent to me, how could it miss the mark?? Well my assumptive assertions proved affirmative, as this is yet another overblown “best live album of all-time” claim, following the laughable suggestions that surrounded Cheap Trick’s At Budokan that I had to previously endure on this list. Sure the band sounds good when they are sticking to playing their actual set, however the exhaustive drawn out banter from Daltrey between songs is very trying. 🎧 Classic Track: Magic Bus 🚫 Skip Track: My Generation- a 15 minute rendition of this classic track?!? WE GET IT! 🖼️ Album Artwork: At least it is not another lame photo of the band! Leave it to The Who that with only 6 tracks they still fail to stick the landing on a complete album. This one also contains renditions of other musicians songwriting, aforementioned bloated cuts and distracting stage antics. If the band would have stuck to focusing on their own original compositions and musicianship, then perhaps this would be worthy of the praise it receives. Possibly the best live album of its time, however nowhere close to being the best ever recorded. Those that insist should listen to the myriad of deluxe editions that have been put out and thank the sound editors for scaling this way way down. Hit the thumbs up icon below if you enjoyed my hot take on the album :)
Was OK to listen to once, but I don't think I'd choose to listen to it again. Not entirely my type of music.
The Who are actually my Dad’s favorite band. They are pretty good. I didn’t realize that when they play live they tend to play heavier. I really enjoyed it! Album stand outs for me were Young Man Blues and Shakin’ All Over.
Not really a fan of this live album seems to be very right channel dominant so couldn’t really hear it
Not my vibes. I didn't enjoy this live recording.
Livealbum
I figured that, if this was amazing, I would go back and listen to the extended play version. I didn't listen to the extended play version.
There's nothing I can point out thats bad, but I'm just not jelling with it. 2-3 stars, won't listen to it again.
On one hand, it's a live album. On the other hand, it's The Who, and they're being endearingly silly when they're not playing the music. Definitely one of the better live albums I've listened to.
This "album" seems to be a live performance by The Who at Leeds if I am not mistaken. The music has aged, and it shines through each song. And I wouldn't say it has particularly aged like wine. I enjoyed it, fell asleep in the middle of the album even and had to finish it later in the day. It was nice to listen to, but nothing life changing. This being my first introduction to the band seems to be unfair, and I would have rather liked to have listened to something more cohesive as a project. The band might have some really unique sound when it comes to the hard rock genre, but I lacked to witness it here. It is very well possible that the lack occurs due to my blindness towards the legacy and history behind this project, but I am hopeful that I will be able to see it more clearly in the future if I ever get the chance of coming across another one of their albums. The final rating completely based on my current music taste : 5.5/10. - 18 April 2025
The only versions available on Spotify are the expanded and deluxe versions. Just give me the original release instead of making me cobble it together. Everyone who dumps on George Lucas for going back and fucking with the original Star Wars movies should think about why they're complaining because bands have been doing this for just as long with reissues and special edition albums. That being said, this album and No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith show the quality of live recordings that can be possible. Young Man Blues is good. The Who has to be The Ramones favorite band. I like this Who better than My Generation Who. I think 70s rock is most superior to 60s rock, maybe the Stones are the only band that I like their 60s stuff better. Maybe there is a cutoff in the 60s now that I'm thinking about it. Pre-67? Ending the album on two super long versions of songs is a risky move although so far I like this version of My Generation better than the studio album version. There's nothing not to like about this version except that it plays better live than as a super extended cut of one song on an album. You can definitely hear what came next for the Who. Pete Townshend is really on it in this one. Why would anyone listen to the studio version of Magic Bus. This version is vastly superior.
I listened to the original album tracklist. Liked the energy.
The first live album, and the first Who album so far. Decent, but short (only 5 songs? really?). It's right before their peak, so a lot of their really great songs aren't included.
Pretty average live rock though there are some bangers here
Good to get a sense of the energy from one of their concerts! Good combination of their early songs.
I guess this was fine and most of the songs rocked pretty hard, but I’m not the biggest fan of live albums or The Who. Surely there must have been some studio albums that could have been on here instead of this.
I like the Who in general, mostly popular songs, but this particular album - not so much
The Who? More like Who Cares…. just kidding. This was mid though. That song about being a man was bad.
Meh. Pretty consistent for a live album, I guess
Pas mal, mais je m'attendais à un truc beaucoup plus énervé. C'était bien plus pop que prévu.
Apples to oranges, you can’t just drop live albums into the mix against regular albums. Like Nirvana’s Unplugged and Johnny Cash’s prison albums, it’s just a greatest hits collection - in this case with the original 6 track listing, just a bare snippet of that. Most 4 star album bands in here could produce a 5 star greatest hits live album. -1
4/5
Concerts were different back then huh
Thought I’d hate this but it wasn’t all that bad. Couldn’t be bothered to do the whole thing but got an idea and listened to their terribly-aging best song.
Leeds. Most of these songs don't actually sound live which is a plus.
A lumbering drunken ox of a rock n roll band. Don’t like them at all. Two stars for being not shitty prog or rap metal.
A beyond excellent live recording a raw document that is still in incredibly polished because of the musicianship on display
It’s been a long time since I’ve listened to this album all the way through. I don’t remember so many cover songs. I don’t remember all the talking during the concert. But the quality of recording is awesome. And the drumming with Keith Moon was always phenomenal. One of the best live albums ever.
Always found this one overrated from previous listens but gave it another chance and also listened to some of the tracks from the extended edition and found more to enjoy here. They were clearly a legendary live act and you get a taste here.
KEITH MOON DRUMMING!!! One of the best live albums start to stop, not a bad song in the whole album. Sound production is top notch. Entwhistle’s bass is on fire! Fave tracks: I can’t explain, a quick one while he’s away, young man blues, substitute
Nice Albums
Een live album? Ok, I guess? Eerlijk; klinkt een stuk beter dan ik van tevoren had gedacht, ik ben alleen nooit zo weg van live albums. Die hebben toch gewoon een heel hoog 'had je bij moeten zijn' gehalte, en ja... 1970 was ik gewoon niet echt ready. Nogmaals; waarom moet een live album op de lijst staan? Ik denk gewoon niet dat het echt nodig zou moeten zijn, maar goed. Het klinkt best prima. Maar omdat het tijdens een optreden is krijgen we My Generation, wat een prima nummer is van The Who, maar dan uitgerekt in een medley van een kwartier... Nogmaals; super vet als je er bij bent, of als je groot fan bent van The Who. Ik ben het beiden niet, dus ik vind het prima. FAVO: Heaven and Hell, Shakin all over,
I typically despise live albums, but I will admit that this one was better than average. I'm not a huge Who fan, but I do like pretty much all of their bigger hits -- a lot of which were on this album. I skipped most of the intros and talking between songs, but I still found this album to be too long for my tastes. Overall, I was glad that I listened to it, but I don't expect that I'll listen again. Three stars.
Not my cup of tea, did't like the live aspect Vibes- classic rock, nice instrument on the back Really like the guitar Fav song - Summertime Blues 3/5
Of course The Who get a 5 for everything they do!
I wish Spotify would put up the original versions of these albums if they're going to also include extended versions, I got to Young Man Blues thinking it was nearly done but that's actually the start of the album and there's tons of extras in between the original tracks, pain in the arse Agree with some people about live albums being included, I'm a bit iffy on it. They probably shouldn't be unless they're really revolutionary/influentual in some way like At Folsom Prison or Nirvana's but oh well The rhythm section are excellent as expected, I'm not that well versed in The Who but I always thought Keith Moon and John Entwistle were the best parts about them. I like the extended version of My Generation, thankfully they show restraint on most the rest of the album as that style of extended jamming can get tiring quickly It's cool enough, I would've enjoyed seeing a show like this but it doesn't feel special enough to be on here. It should be a compliment, but it sounds good enough that I sometimes kind forgot it was a live album but for me that actually takes away from the concept, it doesn't really capture that live energy or vibe that the best live albums do A fun listen, but not something I'll be really keen to return to Highlights: My Generation
Got through this album and didnt once stop to see the name of a song, good thing it bad thing?
I'm not normally a fan of The Who or live albums, but this was surprisingly listenable.
Tired boomer rock, but Live!
Its a good live album, but definitely not The Who's best. I don't think this should be on this list.
I really don't care to listen to a live album. Also, I hate a long ass album. Boo 2/5
It took me a while to listen to this album because it did not have a lot of songs, much less hit songs, by the Who on it. Regretfully, it took too long because this is a really great live album. I can see where there is an issue with a live album being in the book, except this album does not replicate other songs that are already represented. In fact, there is a bizarre lack of The Who in here. Who's Next isn't even in this book, instead their first album and The Who Sellout are in here. I listened to the expanded edition of this album because Spotify only has that available and do not regret it. Live albums do not necessarily deserve to be in this book and it's hard to justify a live album that does not have many hits on it. This one is worth the listen though.
very awesome
Awesome. Incredible live sound from artists in their prime at the top of the rock pyramid
Many say this is the best live album ever. It's good but I wouldn't say best. Not my ideal Who set list but still good. The rhythm section is powerful enough to turn goat piss into gasoline
Young Man Blues 3.8 Substitute 4 Summertime Blues 4.1 Shakin' All Over 4 My Generation 4 Magic Bus 4.2 Score: 4.016666667
I dont have any interest in live albums being on the list. It's fine
Barely listened to this album. I’m familiar with The Who but have never been a huge fan. Not bad music just not what I was feeling yesterday.
Honestly one of the best live albums I've heard in my life so far. The sound quality was surprisingly great, I enjoyed it a lot. And it was a first album from this list that made me listen to it twice and not just once.
Awesome album from an awesome band. I wish I was able to see the Who live with the original members. I've listened to the Who as a kid, in high school, and as an adult.
Solid live performance. I enjoy a good live performance. Guitarist, Band and Vocalist on point. But a whole album of a live performance? Not sure, but why not.. 3.5/5
3.5/5.0: Very Good
great musicians who sound great live
Live albums are usually not my thing. This one didn’t change that.
Solid album a lot of momentum in the tracklist
Good stuff
It was fun to hear the back and forth banter between the band and their songs. The speaking portions were quite soft and juxtaposed their rock playing style. It was slower paced than the Thin Lizzy live album but overall fine. I like the slightly more raw sound than their studio recordings but the slow pace didn't add much for me.
I really enjoyed the album. Good banter between John and Pete throughout, I still prefer the studio versions of most songs but it was a fun listen.
This must have been a big deal when it came out for some reason but whatever it was, it's not a big deal anymore.
*AJ Soprano voice* So what, no “Eminence Front”??? I kid. I went through a massive, massive phase with The Who when I was in middle school so I’m quite familiar with these guys. Never heard this live album, though! Did the original track listing here with six tracks clocking in at almost forty minutes, and it is far better at showing off why the band was held as highly as they were compared to the familiar studio cuts. Really love the extended jam sessions, love hearing those rollicking Keith Moon drum hits, that raw Daltry wailing. Now, do I think a live album should be on the essential list? I’m not sure… BUT I think there are certain live records that completely re-contextualize the original subject matter, such as Sufjan Stevens’ Carrie & Lowell live album, and I think the same can be said here. There’s something special about hearing The Who in their original state, right at the start of the 1970s, absolutely raring to go. Good band. I’ll allow this to be considered essential.
I know where Leeds is!!!!! Lol. It was ok, seemed like a bunch of little boys making the most basic rock and roll ever. And like I get it, gotta pay respect to the first, that paved the way for others to follow. They walked so others could run. It's just a little bland because I'm used to more. like asking someone that's used to driving a new Tesla to drive a 1920's car. There will just simply be a distaste for the ancient, basic version of something. It's hard to get used to. Cultural relativity and all that.
Not a huge fan of the live recording stuff.
Great but I prefer their studio stuff. But would relisten
No more live albums. Please.
the original 6 tracks (less than 40 mins) are good, but the 2001 Deluxe has 33, including "Tommy" and is over 2 hours
I don't really love 60s rock, and the live aspect makes this completely skip-able for me.
The Who were awesome
I think this is the fourth or fifth Who album I've come across on this list and don't think this one is necessary to include. The banter between songs was not adding to the experience in a positive way and some of the songs went on too long
It's nothing against The Who, but I really just do not like having live albums on here. 95% of them are just not deserving of a spot on the list.
I was bored by this. Didn't even get the hype of the crowd to contextualize the performance.
It must've been a fun show to be at.
You can’t go wrong with what’s essentially a greatest-hits album from one of the most legendary 60s rock bands... right? Well, the Who pull off this task pretty convincingly. However, because it’s a live album (and a lengthy one at that), there are noticeable and frequent mistakes, particularly in the lead and backing vocals, compared to the studio versions. And you can be sure the audience has spun the studio version until the disc is cracked. Live music actually benefits from this sometimes, making the music sound more human. It also allows the audience to connect to the band by being up close and witnessing their fallibility in real time. The downside is that the off-kilter singing just doesn’t sound as good as the studio version, and since albums like My Generation and Tommy are included in this list too, you’re better off omitting Live At Leeds. Regardless, it’s a fun listen. The extended versions of some of these hits are enjoyable, showcasing the band’s improvisational skills (especially those of the great Pete Townshend) through lengthy solos. Keith Moon’s ridiculously good drumming is always present, dancing between the guitar and vocals lines to create an energy that was (at the time) unmatchable. The band would go on to perfect their craft with their next studio record, Who’s Next, but the sound is nearly fully developed here. The rock vocals of Roger Daltrey are distinctive as ever, belting out fun-packed 60s-esque lyrics like nobody’s business. 4/5 Key tracks: Happy Jack, I’m A Boy, My Generation
Not the biggest fan of live albums but this is a banger
Loud - check. Crazy loud - check. Not just a reproduction of previously recorded music - check. Live crowd sounds - check. As a way of getting an idea of what a live Who concert is like, it's not bad. But in terms of overall quality of music, interesting variations on songs, technical skills in a live stage show, nothing that grand. A nice piece of history nonetheless.
fine but not for me
whale cum to da magic bus.., järisyttävää kamaa.. joo en tiiä,, the who on parhain huono bändi ehkä koskaan. koko porukka aivan mestareita omassa lajissaan, mutta pilaantunutta koska niin iso määrä huonoja biisejä. whos next studioalbumi erittäin vakuuttava alusta loppuun ja quadrophenia osittain hyvä. valitettavasti molemmat kyseiset albumit ovat tämän livehomman jälkeen, joten tässä lauluselektiot ovat aikalailla täyttä paskaa. tommy on aivan kusinen albumi (ylireaktio heheh annoin 3..), eikä muutenkaan 60-luvun who säväytä ollenkaan, vaikka sieltä saivat valtavan yleisön. osaavat soittaa.. magic bus
The Who are my least favorite of all the major British bands of their time. They're just not my cup of tea.
The Who are alright. Just not fond of what was on this album I guess.
It's all right, but I'd prefer the studio album tbh.
This was a fine live rock album.
Not sure I've ever heard this whole album, but great energy here. Also some gems I hadn't heard in a while and forgot about like Young Man's Blues and Substitute. Maybe this isn't such a work of art as Quadrophenia, Tommy or some of the other studio albums, but great energy and driving rock power. Basically a greatest hits album. Also a good refresher from the type of experimental schlock albums I've been getting on this list recently.
Real “Ship of Theseus” situation here, as only expanded versions of this are available on streaming. You can find the original tracklist fairly easily, but is it really the same as it was in 1970? Anyway, this does an admirable job of capturing the band’s energy, something that’s conspicuously muted on many of their studio albums.
you guys sure like the who
why live albums?
Sure, I guess. Kinda feels like cheating: it's technically a "live album" rather than a "greatest hits," but it doesn't really feel like a live album. Then again, I don't particularly care for most live albums so I'm not really complaining, it just seems like a curious choice for this list. 3.5
It's a great live album
I'm 4 songs in and this album feels very much like just generic rock and all very samey-same to me. Perhaps this was a great show in 1970 in its own context and time. Young Man Blues is pretty good and is the first song that sounds like its own song. All of the previous tracks sounded like one long song. Moving into the stuff from Tommy makes the album more enjoyable for me Overall, a pretty meh and disappointing album from a band I like
It was a good live performance, and I got to hear a side of the Who that I hadn't before. They still don't fully click for me, but they brought a good energy the whole way and I generally rate live albums pretty highly.
Classic rock with great fuzzy guitar
I always love the who though i'm not a fan for live albums in general, i mean i love when the recording is done in one take or saveral takes rather than in the combination of different takes on different tracks(if you know what i mean) but there's a certain atomosphere at live the recording just simply can't capture. this is a great live album, for sure, just, for some unknow reason, the recording itself still sounds a bit off to me, especially you can compair the songs to the album version, i have to say i still prefer the studio version.
Loved the who in middle school, maybe it was just the hits but live at leeds did not do it for me.
A decent live album from a band I don’t care about that much
Live at Leeds is often called the greatest live rock album of all time, and while I get why some fans feel that way, it just didn’t blow me away. The energy is raw, the playing is tight, and The Who definitely bring some fire to the stage. You can hear how much fun they’re having with the extended jams and the heavier, rougher versions of their studio tracks. But for someone who isn’t a massive Who fan, it didn’t quite hit the same. It’s not bad by any means—it’s a solid live album with some standout moments—but overall, it just felt like a decent recording of a good show. Not quite legendary status in my book, but I can respect why it’s so highly regarded.
Pretty solid
The biggest Who in Whoosville.
This audio was kinda off for the first songs, right? Also, what is the real track list of the album? On Wikipedia it says the album is like 20 minutes. A Quick One is my fave Who song but I think I like a different recording. The My Generation medley was pretty good but my socks stayed FIRMLY on. Magic Bus is fun
Of the great rock groups, I’ve always found the who to be a bit underwhelming. This album helped dispel that notion in some ways but backed it in others. The music was good, especially toward the end of the show, though it started slow imo (I also agree with Peter that the recording quality was kind of bad at the beginning). I did find the crowd interaction to be a bit uninspiring. I’m not sure if this is a recording issue (definitely at some points) or if they just didn’t have it that night. Overall, a solid listen but still not one that is making me rush back for more who. 7/10
meh
Fantastic live album. Really enjoy listening to Keith Moon on this one. Just not sure why a few select live albums made the list. Should be no live albums unless that was the only way to hear the songs.
Can’t.
For the original playlist. The spotify link has nearly the full concert and would be too long for me (obviously not for the fans)
Favorite track: shaking all over. Overall score: 5.5/10
Very dull. Just like actual The Who live.
Fantastic production value on this timeless selection of EARLY Who songs. Lotta yippin' and yappin' about The Who in the responses about this album. Remember listening to "The Who Sells Out" and "My Generation" and how goofy that shit sounded? I personally love it but, here it is. Distilled into an injectable vial, pure unfiltered raw rock and roll riffage as like a beacon or lighthouse in a foggy storm. I love Live at Leeds, and frankly you should too.
I generally like the Who, but I’m also not much of a fan of live albums. This is no exception.
Слушая, не могу отделаться от мысли, что все мы когда-то были молодые и все когда-то состаримся и когда-то умрём. Квинтэссенция английского рока.
Eh, I liked their other music better
I've tried and tried to love The Who. I just don't. No idea why.
It feels so old, someone might say it's a classic but doesn't make it good. While listening the album I just couldn't stop thinking 'this sounds like I'm 70 yo' Hahahaha
Original 1970(!) LP track listing is great - 5 star, love the live sound, play it LOUD Side one "Young Man Blues" (Mose Allison) – 4:52 "Substitute" – 2:23 "Summertime Blues" (Jerry Capehart, Eddie Cochran) – 3:27 "Shakin' All Over" (Johnny Kidd) – 4:24 Side two "My Generation" – 14:47 "Magic Bus" – 7:50 Later expanded, then deluxe reissues get overwhelming, too much of a good thing, don’t bite off more than you can chew - 4/3 star Not sure which album we are meant to be rating, I’m going with the original.
im not normally a big the who fan but i loved this album!
Thoroughly enjoyed but it’s a classic that I probs wouldn’t listen to on repeat. Cannot believe it’s live
When time travel becomes legal, I will be at this concert
Just not a live album Larry 2/5
Not the biggest on live albums, but this made me wish i was alive to see them live at their height. The Who was one of my favorite "Dad bands" when i was young. 15 minutes of My Generation was a bit extensive though
Pretty mid
Not a huge proponent for live albums but I love the Who
First listen in the car and while working was decent but boilerplate classic rock. However, listening during a run where I could concentrate to the riffs and little flourishes showed why this is so highly regarded. Best enjoyed by pretending you were there. We saw them a couple years ago but it was more like the corpses of pete townsend and roger daltry with a backing cover band. I can only imagine what Leeds was like. It's really apples and oranges to have live albums rated on the same scale as studio albums and they should be on separate lists.
at least if i ever get my hands on a time machine, knowledge of the time and place of this performance gives me the perfect opportunity to put a stop to the Who
Shoulda stuck to their tradition and named this Who's Mess. Good Lord. Daltrey's the best part of the live act and spends more time shaking a tambourine than singing. Townsend - a brilliant songwriter and rhythm guitarist - is a mediocre soloist and singer but spends a lot of time here doing both. Entwistle and Moon sound like they're each playing just beyond their ability, and don't sound like they're listening to anyone, let alone each other. The clear takeaway from this listening experience is: Led Zeppelin was an amazing band.
Wow! I'd known of this record since I was a kid, but just listened to it today. Great stuff! Their own stuff and (most of) the covers are both amazing. It feels exactly like a 1970 record, too, bridging the two decades. The stage banter is self-deprecating and funny, too. It starts to drag by Side 2, though, and we see some of the proggy elements that would make The Who significantly less good in the 1970s.
Solid no adds. Little too british rock and roll for me
Really great album. Nice clean sound, good interaction with the crowd, lots of good music
Classic
Dnl I don’t like live albums
Never really been a The Who fan, but this is pretty awesome. Just don't care for all the various Tommy rock opera stuff.
Good stuff here. I'm not a Who fan but I can the musicality and the cohesion across the songs. Probably wont seek this out but if its on, I wont hate it.
Hands down, the greatest live album of all time. (Search for my Spotify playlist with the original 6-song version.) Liked Songs Added: Fortune Teller* Young Man Blues Substitute Summertime Blues Shakin' All Over My Generation/Medley Magic Bus *Extended Version
Great album
Yeah I don't get this. It's a perfectly well recorded live performance. What's so special about it though. The band sound good? They're professionals, what do you expect. Not really impressed. The covers of Summertime Blues and Shakin All Over aren't good. 2 Stars.