Live At Leeds

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Not listening to another live album

Sounds amazing. Definitely understand why the production is so influential, especially the drums. Not a huge fan of The Who though so many of the songs aren’t my thing.

-1 for nonce

You’re typical we extend hits by 10 minutes jams. Moon and Entwistle do kick some ass though.

Liked track 4, 5.

I couldnt finish this. Did they think that they were above including their hits on this? They just released Tommy and didnt want to include pinball wizard or acid queen. Whats the point.

The best parts of the album is w/o vocals. Why is this live album on the list. Home cooking, etc.

This kinda sucked, and I like The Who, a lot even. Out of all the Who records to pick this one is close to the bottom. Keith Moon goes hard on this, but he does on every studio album too which all sound better than this. The mix isn’t even that bad, it’s just worse than all the studio ones. The medley towards the end is cool but you could just listen to all the songs instead; the links between them all don’t add much.

This was my formal introduction to The Who. I'd heard "Who Are You," and that's about where it ended at the time. My dad had this album when he was in high school, and when I was in high school it was re-released, including the entire set they played at Leeds. This was new. Until this point, only the six-track version of the show was officially released. So my dad bought it on iTunes and shared it with me. I ran with it. I listened to this thing front and back and front and back and again and again and again until I knew ever nuance, every inch of every track. I knew all the little jokes and banter between songs, most of Pete's ridiculously long introduction to "A Quick One While He's Away," the timing of the back and forth in "Magic Bus," and more. So much more. I'm confident that I can say that if you searched my entire city, maybe my entire state that you would not find anyone as well-versed in this album as me. That might be hyperbole, but you know what I'm saying - I love this album. I was conflicted about which version to listen to for this project. I settled on listening to the vinyl version I have for the first time, and then supplementing with my favorite tracks from the expanded version. I consider that a full-enough listen for this. Anyway, a review. The sheer amount of raw energy, musicianship, and hard work displayed on this album is astounding. It's four guys. Only three of them are playing heavily amplified instruments. So why do they sound like a full eight-piece band? It's insane. Townshend's guitar playing is completely full of this incredibly manic-but-under-control energy and sound that completely melts your face. His solos here are completely insane. Why he isn't considered one of the best guitarists of all time is beyond me. Entwhistle's bass is, as always, what really fills out that Who live sound, that gives it that weight and helps it feel bigger than it should. Daltrey's voice is in peak form here, and it's such a delight to be able to hear him absolutely destroy line after line. And then there's Moon. If Townshend is manic-but-under-control, Moon is just manic. I have copied so many licks he uses on this album that I probably could be sued for plagiarism if it were allowed. He's an absolute god and you need only listen to this album to understand why. That's the thing about The Who - they're four musicians who each are some of if the very best at what they do. And this album is exhibit A as to why and how. If you didn't listen to the entire thing, I really encourage you to do so. It's mind-boggling. Five stars. Couldn't have been easier. Standout Tracks (from the full version): Heaven and Hell, Young Man Blues, A Quick One, While He's Away, Magic Bus, Overture, Amazing Journey, Sparks, Eyesight to the Blind, The Acid Queen, Pinball Wizard

Of course you can Debate If a Live Album should Even be in this List, but Common, this one is regarded as the best live Album ever, so I think we can let it pass. The Instruments are Crazy, especially Bass and Drums. Most Songs are really good to but the longer Songs in the second half Kind of Bored me. Still excellent

Low 3 The Who have a lot of great songs and yet I have trouble listening to their whole album (except Who's Next). Townsend guitar's great though

Given what we know today, could have done without some of the non-musical interludes. As live albums go though, the musical bits are pretty good.

2/17/25. Enjoyable live album, not a huge The Who fan personally but did like each song performed. A lot of energy.

Great album. I set out wondering if it will make 2 or 3 starts and it aced 4 stars.

I was traveling down a road in between ice walls with a childhood bully. We were looking for something in a town ,Ike Gatlinburg. I was in a comic shop with a friend Brendon. It was being ran by a guy who wasn't paying attention. He was familiar. I was being rushed. On his newsstand he had a bunch of comics that were black bagged but all of them were open and damaged. It was annoying. My dad picked me an a guy who looked a lot like Dennis Klebold but I don't believe it was him just looked like him up. We needed to go to bed. I laid there not feeling sleepy because I'd just shotgunned a bunch of coffee when suddenly y blankets were being pulled off the bed. I tried to reason it first but then the blankets were being g pulled harder and faster.i rant to my parents room. I could see my room from theirs and while I was explaining I saw my new ,intense. Of course it was him. I saw my cat soda pop too and wondered why she didn't sleep in bed with me anymore but she's been dead for a long time. The DK looking guy woke up and started eating peanut butter crackers. The smell was strong and woke me up.

Well, it’s just a typical live album, like many others. However, this was supposed to be one of the first live albums to come out, which was groundbreaking for its time. Other than that, it’s definitely good music—you can't go wrong with The Who.

Fun! Makes it easy when they're playing their best, I imagine, but they seem a lot better Live than in the albums I've listened to so far. 'Amazing Journey / Sparks - Live / Medley' was my fave from this set!

14/02/25

Okay, but certainly not particularly worth listening to. This is one of those concerts that you only listen to at a festival if you happen to be there. 2.5/5

A great live album, although it sounds a little bit dated now, but given that the album is now over 50 years old, that's perhaps to be expected. Six tracks, including three covers; the etended versions of "My Generation" and "Magic Bus" are the standout tracks.

Not a fan of live albums but do like the who

the who had some great riffs and a unique sound but a lot of filler especially some of those rock “opera” tracks, ugh

Classic band but don't need to hear them live.

Great riffs, base and drumming but not for me.

Not my thing. Not super interesting music to me, kinda all sounds the same.

Supposedly the best live album ever, but I wasn't impressed. It isn't bad or anything, I just expected more than generic 70s rock. My favorite live albums usually have extended solos, unique sound mixes, and an unpolished feel to them in general that this mostly lacks. I listened to the original six track album instead of any of the super long expanded or deluxe versions.

It is becoming apparent that I just don't give a shit about, like, 70% of music, but oh well, the point of living is experiencing new things as far as I can tell, so I'll keep on moving

This will be my third album to review by The Who. I gave three stars to The Who Sell Out and five stars to Who's Next (which is one of the best rock albums of all time), so I have pretty high hopes that I'll enjoy this, even though it doesn't really have any of my favorite songs of theirs on it. Let's get live on a Monday! I've been pretty lukewarm on a lot of the live albums on this list, but The Who Live at Leeds definitely feels like a cut above the other live albums I've reviewed so far. Granted, I enjoy The Who's music, so I'm a little biased. I thought the energy on this album was really great, which is pretty unusual, given that there isn't much crowd noise on this album. However, the recording and production on this album sound incredibly clean, which made this album stand out even more for something from this era. The thing that struck me the most on this album was the bass playing. Out of all the guys in The Who, Entwistle never gets mentioned as one of the best of his craft, but on this live album, you can really hear his talent on full display. His bass playing fits snugly between the lead guitar and drums and shines just enough to really round out the hard rock and blues sound of this album. I was also impressed by how cohesively all of these songs fit together into a setlist, especially since three of these songs are covers. My only complaint with this album is that these aren't really my favorite Who songs, and having them stretched out for a live performance felt tedious at several points, but the band still knocked it out of the park. I'm not a big fan of live albums, but this is something I wouldn't mind having in my collection.

Not a huge fan of The Who and this is way before any of the songs I actually know and like. I’ve only really listened to their big hits and Quadrophenia. As far as live records go this isn’t particularly bad, but I still don’t really like it. They did a good job of “Fortune Teller”, otherwise I don’t see why a live record needs to be on here.

I usually roll my eyes when I see critical reviews like “best live rock album” But holy shit they were right. It’s so fucking good.

Damn. This was great. I feel crazily stupid for never checking this out before.

Only fair in comparison to the masterpiece Who’s Next.

favorite songs: heaven and hell, fortune teller, tattoo, i’m a boy, amazing journey/sparks

I would personally avoid live albums on this list. This is fine. By the end it's just self indulgent and you want it to end

warum live ?

One of the best live albums you'll hear.

Don't try to reconstruct the original album release from what's currently available on streaming. Doing so adds 6+ minutes of banter that kills the original flow. Reconstructed 6 song playlist gets only 2 stars IMO. Original LP here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MmguY2Cwzk

Liked it less than I expected. It was fine.

I listen to The Who on occasion but have never listened to this, even though it is held in high regard, until today and like I thought it would be its brilliant. They sound so good live and I do like it when bands talk to the audience on a live album.

Not my favorite live album or favorite the who album

Good stuff !

The best.

Pretty standard live stuff. You do get to hear Keith Moon go gonzo on the drums especially on the extended My Generation and Magic Bus.

Started out thinking it was a three, then a four, then that one song went on forever, so now I’m back to a three.

Álbum en vivo sin más. Le salva del 2 que sea The Who y haya canciones chulas. Canción destacada: My Generation

This was a bit of a curveball, I was actually dreading this one after three Who albums in the past 166 days that were so indulgently long and a complete slog. Maybe the under forty minute length helps but I honestly wouldn't mind listening to an hour and a half of this. It didn't like make me a diehard Who fan but it's truly a solid live record. Definitely better than the studio albums I've listened to so far. Pretty cool.

fun live album

Boring

Loved this. Damn good for a live album.

It's okay. I think you had to be there. I did enjoy the album. It had a good sound overall.

I like The Who but this is just meh. Sounds like your average dad rock concert. Don’t get me wrong, live albums are cool even though majority of reviews are saying live albums suck. That’s just not true. However, this one is boring.

3.0 2x

Rock and roll babbbyyyyy

This rocks.

Didn't really love the live aspect, but I did enjoy learning more about the Who.

yep

The sound quality of this album is ass. I don't think it's necessary. 2.8.

In my opinion, a live album has to be really special to deserve a place on this list. This album was not. Drums were neat, though. Personal enjoyment: 2/5 Relevance to this list: 4/5

Old but not quite gold, its okay.

Meh

60's like rock

not entirely my thing? but still good - crazy that it was recorded at my uni

Starts with a very familiar riff somehow. But good. Energetic. Live albums can be hit-and-miss, at least this one is intelligible. Too long, though. 2.5 stars, but rounded down.

Pretty great stuff.

This one is surprisingly low compared to how I thought I was going to like it. It really just didn't hit as I thought it would and honeslty sounded much noisier and confusing than enjoyable. There was some cool theatrical parts, but overall not that great.

This makes me get The Who more than anything I've listened to before. Live they showcase their talents and energy better than in the studio.

25/01/25 I've never listened to an album by The Who. Although some of the songs were long, it was an alright album.

I hadn't listened to this one in ages. I know I had it on vinyl when I was a teenager, but I don't know what happened to it. Anyway... sure.

Nothing particularly special, just extremely fun, energetic riff rock. It’s simple and enjoyable. There's surprising amount of variation here, and the same riffs are not repeated over and over again (even in the 14-minute song). I wish they'd cut the talking out of the digital release, though, but it's not the album's fault.

good rock and roll but a bit generic by age

70's Math: Skip class + smoke joint + stereo at 10 + Magic Bus from Live at Leeds = Failure No Supplement on your transcript. Five star memories of a 4star or B+ album.

4

Rock Live album von Uni gig. Very classic rock well presented. Fantastic vocals. Charming band. Concert sounds like a good time.

I still don’t approve of live albums being on her since they can be combinations of other albums. This one is no different. Honestly The Who growing up was a household name and they are very talented muscians but this live album just sounded the same and very similar to a bunch of other artists of the time. Now the other artists most likely were mimicing The Who but doesn’t matter in the grand scope of music of the age sounding alike. 4/10

I have heard this described as the greatest live album of all time. Apparently this really blew people away when it came out, but I don’t get it. It’s pretty good. Rocks pretty hard, I suppose, but nothing life changing. A totally decent live album by a totally decent band.

I liked the live aspect. The music itself was ok. Once again, rock isn't really my thing. Can't say anything stood out to me about this album. Ehh.

Excellent loved the back and forth with audience

Just not really my vibe

It was okay - still doesn't really compute that the guys who made this music were like smashing guitars and inviting mayhem

Actually quite like live albums, love hearing the artist speak to the audience etc.

Man that guitar tone explodes on Heaven And Hell. Young Man Blues is rad. An absolutely beautifully mixed record. Summertime Blues is great. Magic Bus is a great closer.

I'm a HUGE fan of The Who. But I don't think this particular album deserves inclusion on this list. The quality is meh. The live aspect of this didn't do much to add or detract from the songs I already know and love. It was a fine album but if we're trying to get the 1,000 albums you must listen to...this one is a skip.

I don’t love live albums, and found this one to be fairly mundane without any particular draw. Much as love The Who, this one did not do it for me.

An Essential Rock live album for sure. The band was smoking from start to finish.

Pretty standard live performance tbh

The original 6 song album is really good.

3.5

To approximate the original release as closely as possible, I created a playlist with the tracks taken from the 1995 expanded edition that appeared on the original LP. I know that approach is counterintuitive to Pete Townshend's original intent of having Live at Leeds be a double album, which the expanded edition and 40th anniversary super deluxe edition satisfy. But I wanted to take this album as it originally was because that's the version that got all the critical acclaim, to begin with. With that in mind, Live at Leeds in its basic form is a solid collection of live tracks, performed with a more hard rock edge than what The Who previously did in the studio. It's apparent from the get-go with their cover of Mose Allison's "Young Man Blues" that they were playing with a great deal of ferocity in Pete's guitar licks, the uptempo rhythm section particularly in Keith Moon's drum banging, and Roger Daltrey's charismatic vocals. They were having fun with these covers alongside their original material, like the sprawling 15-minute medley baked into "My Generation". I'd say the one track I didn't care about was "Substitute". My feelings for that song have soured over time, as the lyrics have not aged well as a meandering list of what objects or people Pete would want to change. Instrumentally it's passable, and live it's done in under two and a half minutes, but I could've gone with a different track. Overall, I'm glad I listened to Live at Leeds and caught a glimpse of the raw, sonic energy that The Who displayed in their live shows.

I mean yeah, it's a kick ass rock 'n roll album. But live albums just shouldn't be on this list unless they are olde tyme or displaying new material that isn't available in studio album form.

Solid live album

[5/10] No h8

3.5 too much (the magic bus) Enjoyable

the classic rock n roll is good but it’s very instrumentally focused and I found myself waiting for my generation and magic bus to start. the vocals are great so its a shame that its limited here

Forgot how amazing John Entwhistle is on bass

Love it

Love!

Never heard this album before but certainly very familiar with all the songs and the who. I listened to the 6 title original album. Had to create my own playlist on Spotify. The only versions Spotify had were the extended versions. Sometimes a concise high energy lineup listens better. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/49FOLFw33KMpZqbw2UEnxD?si=HBboCYpiTKWKOLMi8Zt9qA&pi=u-w5qRuUUmSyy_ Definitely will listen again. High energy live album with fantastic drums

I don't think live albums belong on this list but it was definitely a hell of a lot better than Tommy. Favorites: Heaven and Hell, I Can't Explain, My Generation Medley Least Favorites: A Quick One While He's Away

Never heard this before even though I have seen the Who live and like their studio work. This is a great album. The individual musicianship is all high but superlatives cannot describe Moon. Surely a man who was born to die young. If not from the drugs, then surely from exhaustion! perhaps the legend wouldn't have been so great had he lived, because the man surely couldn't have continued to drum with this energy into his 40s. Extraordinary

Straszna słabizna. Nie dość, że nudne, to jeszcze chaotyczne. Większość utworów to ciągnąca się w nieskończoność ściana dźwięku, wszystko brzmi tak samo (tak samo nijako). Interakcje z widzami monotonne, przeciągnięte, w zasadzie to niczego nie wnoszą do tej płyty. Jakby tego było mało, to trwa aż półtorej godziny. W tym czasie można by przesłuchać dwa dobre albumy.

It was fun.

liked the song about tattoos

Cool drumming. Not that interested in a live album. The Spotify ‘extended’ version is a very different thing to the original release

Awesome performance, love the theatrical influence. The drama and character is whimsical and exciting. While not consistently captivating, I think a who fan would enjoy the album throughout.

A lot of the reviews here argue against LIVE album inclusion, which I get. BUT - this really showcases how talented and insane The Who really were. Drums and bass all over the place, but the melodies and musicianship are amazing. Some of their classics feel fresh in this setting. A great idea to follow up Tommy with this.

The who? Ah, the who! Nebed mine vier lieblings w-frage die 5th lieblingsfrag, und darum machemer das review au ahgmesse! The Who? The Who! The Where? Immer am Morge i mim Bett, und denn vlt wider dur de Tag verteilt. The When? Klassischi 13. Jänner The What? Hald es live album uf spotify, mit zwüschegerede, zwüschedgeklatsche, Jubel defür mit weniger flow! The Why? Keiii ahnig wieso es live album sött geiler sii wie es studioalbum? Gits ja scho au, pink floyed machts vor, aber bi The Who frögimi au The Why und The Fuck? Hald wider klassische, bekannte rock us de ami-double-burger-mit-extra-speck-und-300-gramm-cheddar-obedruf-chuchi The Wpuntos? En klassische ami double burger mit extra speck und 300 gramm cheddar obedruf

Die vierti „the …“ band in folg. The band, the gaggi, the bissi, the kotze, the gooferdelisiechnamal scho wieder eh „the“ band Dasmal who? Who let the dogs out? Ha zerst es live album glese und nach de nöd live album version gsuecht, aber die schlitzohre hend mich verarscht, es isch gar keis richtigs live album glaubs sondern eifach e paar applauss ihgschmugglet. Wo live? Leeds live. Who cares. Mich würs ja interessiere who gid dem album 2, who 3 und who 4? Who gid dem album 2 Drömschticks: Lil neduzen

the who? – more like the who cares sie hend sicher es paar gueti lieder, aber min hütige mood hends brisant verfehlt ich han sehr fest müeh mit live albene wills döt immer so viel gitarre-solos hed, gid mer ih so moment irgendwie gar nüt call me uhu will das album bechunt vo mir 2 who

No doubt these guys made great music. But live albums aren't for me.

A lot of power and excitement, but also kind of highlights the sloppiness and limitations of The Who as a live act. I’m especially thinking the long drawn-out jams where Roger Daltry yelps out horribly improvised vocal riffs.

Love tommy so the tommy medley was great. Solid performance from everyone. Band sounds tight and together, crowd had fun

Not for me.

Hmmm ... "The Who" certainly is a great band in the history of rock/pop but I never really found a connection to them. The album should probably be a 5 if you count in the importance of most of their albums . But, sorry, for me it is only a 3.

Good live album 4/5

I went with the 6 songs of the original release. I read somewhere that the Who have the longest career with the least amount of original music.

I think this is worth a 4. Possibly 5.

I mean it’s alright, like

I consider myself a casual Who fan but gotta say, I loved this. They sound great and I liked hearing them in their prime since I never would have had the opportunity otherwise.

Technically good but dull

I will always take a studio album over a live album. This was a fun listen as expected, includes all the early Who hits you would expect and some cool extended medleys, but I could have done without the talking breaks that come with a live album like this.

Like so many others here, I don't particularly enjoy live albums. I did, however, enjoy seeing The Who live, even though it wasn't all the way back in 1970. I also don't usually key in on the drums but man, you can't help it here. Live at Leeds is actually a pretty fun album to listen to, all things considered.

Not very into this

long, never been the biggest on the who but it was decent

JUST thinking about how this is my favorite WHO album, unfortunately, the original vinyl running order isn't available (apparently) on Apple music. There are (it looks like) three versions of what is called "Live at Leeds" on Apple Music, one of them a heart wrenching 4 hours in length. All are remastered and have material that wasn't on the original, mostly the rest of Tommy stuff. This was a time in their history when they played the entirety of Tommy at their shows, along with extended jams of My Generation, blues covers, and it was the most exciting thing in rock. Better than the theatrics of Led Zeppelin, I would argue, because of the pure spontaneity and intensity The Who brought to those performances. Singular. So are we thinking about albums or are we thinking about The Who's live performances from this era? Whoever is managing the music post 2000s wants us to hear the whole concert and ignores the single LP as the sonic explosion that it was. The Tommy stuff is intellectually stimulating, but I think the original LP RIPS YOUR FACE OFF from front to back, whereas throwing some of the softer more thoughtful stuff onto the second half sort of moistens the whole proceedings. Subject two - if you see films of this stuff, try to watch Keith Moon and how his playing intersects with Pete. Ungodly. Absolutely some of the best rock music ever created.

I find too much of The Who's music is drawn-out and their style isn't usually for me. But being a live album, this was a lot punchier and not as complicated as their studio albums. It helps that the only two Who songs which I like "Substitute" and "Magic Bus" are on here, plus a cover of "Shakin' All Over" which is a great song.

Neesmu īpašs The Who fans, tāpēc šis live albums tika noklausīts 1x un noglabāts manās atmiņās. :D Is it good?

Had this album back in high school. It’s not my favorite Who album - would prefer the originals

Enjoyed it 3/5

I'm glad to hear some Keith Moon from his prime. All four of these guys sounded terrific (I think) -- the recording quality from 1970 wasn't the best. I guess that gives it some charm.

Maybe a handful of “live” albums deserve to be on this list, this album is not one of them.

Nice, solid live performance from The Who. I, of course, have only listened to the original tracklist, which is relatively short. The tracks are all fire though, and this is the band in its best lineup, so it's a blast.

I’m me of the best live albums ever!

Live albums shouldn't be on here, and half of the tracks weren't even written by The Who either, so why bother. Should be replaced by some other Who albums or album from other act altogether. I don't think I need a 15 minute version of My Generation - unless I'm actually at a Who concert, that is. 3/5

Good sounding album. Solid tracks and nice to hear some in between track banter

Ok live album.

A classic for the ages, very jam band

Love this, one of the best live albums. Summertime Blues is amazing.

Great album I just got pissed and wanted them to keep playing every time they announced the next song in calm polite British etiquette

Great album. Awesome classic live rock album. Really actually enjoyed this one. Loved My Generation. Hated Summertime Blues even though its one of my favorite songs. Terrible cover

ok, Keith, here we go again. "It's funny, isn't it? Two peak who albums back-to-back. Heard that 'Tommy' is here too, but never mind about that. the thing about it, is, that it captures the Who's high energy live so fucking perfectly. I... I just can't say how much I admire this. That's the beauty of live albums, isn't it? with al those improvisations, solos and applauses, it makes you feels like that you are there, although you aren't there. OK, hipsters, motown lovers, and indie dogs who give this album something less than a 3, i understand your point. But I just simply wonders,“why don't you all f-f-f-fade away”, as I shall give this album, another five! (This time, me and Keith had an agreement on the rating.) 5/5

I'm not a huge live album fan, but this one is decent, it feels a lot more intimate than other live albums. I love The Who and all of their early singles are done well here. Again, not an album everyone should hear before they die, I'd say other Who albums are more vital than this. 3/5

I reeeally delayed listening to this album. I’m writing this at least a month after the generator gave it to me. But damn, I am super pleasantly surprised. I’d normally complain about a live album, but without it, I never would have known how funny The Who is. (Even if the humor is incredibly British.)

Pretty good

Moon etal in their prime….

Quite rocking. I like. The instrumentals are a bit Hendrix. Amusing lyrics.

Classic live album! Great energy 4 stars

aight.

Loved it. Great classic rock.

Ok

I think this might have been the only Who album my parents had on vinyl when I grew up, and I always really liked it. I still think it's a really great live album, and a really great Who album.

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Good sounding recording. Shows how skilled these guys were at their peak.

Not to be a Scrooge on this Christmas 2024 but this is a near-inexcusable placement on this 1001 albums list thats only barely redeemed by the energized live instrumentation. Because, respectfully, the vocals aren’t there. At all.

Am I crazy, or should they not be called “The Whom”? Merry Christmas and happy holidays everybody

I used to love these guys

i feel bad cuz everything i read thinks of this as one of the greatest live albums ever and it is pretty cool dont get me wrong ... i just dgaf :(

Oh, fuck off with the goddamned live albums. I'm not a groupie traversing the US in search of the perfect permutation of a Grateful Dead track, I want to listen to a thousand genre defining albums. This is just wank. "Uh, we'd like to carry on [...] quite what that means I don't know"- Fuck you, and fuck your meandering 15 minute version of decent tracks. I like The Who, but I want to listen to the best version of their tracks - and live shit is just never gonna cut it.

I love The Who but this is just another live album and I can't see how this is better than a studio album?

Another rather average album by The Who. Not really impressed by their solos or improv ability. Live version didn't change much. The conclusion remains the same - I like few of The Who's biggest hits, but all the rest is more than forgettable.

Very much feels like a cornerstone of early modern rock. They can play the shit out of their instruments but it’s missing the more mature experimentation I’ve come to expect from peak The Who.

As a rule I generally don’t like live albums but this one was pretty good.

Somehow, Live At Leeds is my favorite album by The Who. I do not say this about a lot of bands/artists (in fact, i have pretty much never said it until now) but i genuinely think that The Who's live performances are better than their studio albums if the albums i have listened to in both fields are anything to go off of. I feel that The Who is not exactly the best when it comes to producing their albums so this album not really having any production at all actually sorta helps it. The songs here all generally have a fun, raw sound which i really like and the album never got tedious due to it's short length. This is one of the better live albums i have looked at for this project. Best Song: Magic Bus Worst Song: Substitute

This was a really good live album. A good collection of their earlier stuff, we'll mixed, and well performed. 5/5

Raw and rocking, there's something both preternaturally punk (\"My Generation\") and meta-mod (\"Substitute\") here. And it's very much job done if they were trying to contrast away from art rock of Tommy. Not Daltrey's finest moment – he seems a screamer live, more so than in studio. Moon's rampaging and Townsend's deep bluesing steal the show (or threaten to). For a band with considerable range, I find \"Young Man Blues\" a credible exercise (though not one's personally favored spot on the continuum), preferring the poppier melodies on \"Substitute,\" which holds up very well indeed. Even \"Magic Bus,\" a dumb-ish song is much improved live. Listening to this suggests we too easily forget how considerably influential the Who were, as if they fly under the radar somehow, despite the big name.

Not a great fan of the Who but I can’t deny the powerful performance and musicianship on display here.

The Who live goes harder than I anticipated

I listened to the remastered version. You might want to find someone with better mastering skills. ;) But...The Who are great live.

Best band!

My second time having a live album from a musician i have never listened to, oh so fun so joyus!!!1

Live albums do not deserve a place on here! If I want to here people screaming I’d go to the concert.

The live storytelling was nice, but for listening purposes I would have preferred a studio version. Otherwise, a good band to have playing in the background during the day, always bopped my head to the beat.

I still don't understand the concept of live albums, I'd rather listen to a studio version of it.

Enjoyable, good rock, great in the background, but I don't think it's anything special. Maybe at the time it was. Wish I gave it another listen, but then, I don't think my opinion would have changed to a 5. Solid 3-4 though.

it's ok

This album shows how strong of a live act The Who was.

Love this album - especially the mini opera of a "quick one while he's away".

Oh interesting. a live album from Leeds by the Who. Super down to check this out. I dig the Who. Not an out-of-my-way type of band. But when they come on I do enjoy. I don't know enough of The Who's material to really graps this live performance.

Don’t understand why I’m listening to a live album, don’t really understand what’s special about it. It’s fine with the medley being my favourite journey but why wouldn’t I just listen to the studio records?

The Who need i say more just banging rock

241/1001 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑

I'm not a really big fan of classic rock, so this album didn't do really anything for me. The only thing I can say is that everything sounds very clear, and they play really good, but I felt bored overall. Also, I mistakenly listened to the extended version, which didn't helped.

Eh

I’m a sucker for a live album. I think my dad might have been there for this. Loves it. Some epic self indulgence going on with this one

Decent for a live album that’s not a massive stadium recording. Great bass lines, some slightly questionable banter about Girl Scouts.

3 - I liked parts, but just live albums really have to be special to be included and it just wasn't. The whole girl guides thing was weird

Live albums suck my anus 1 star

3.5

Just sounds like a live classic rock album. Nothing negative to say.

The who 🥰

This is rock music at its finest. I remember my roommate blasting it out of our off campus housing windows, speakers in the windows facing the street, at maximum volume. Take that, fuckers!

Live albums are whack.

Solid rock with so much baked in charm.

mid

I don’t like live albums, but as they go this is pretty decent.

The Who at their best - skip the fussy stuff and the overwrought concepts and get right to the rocking. John Entwistle is just a pure monster in the bass rampaging all over the place with a powerful rumble, Pete Townsend isn't that good of a guitar player but just rips hard into some unbridled noise, Keith Moon slams the drums like they banged his mum, and Roger Daltrey is fine, doing classic classic rock guy stuff, but happily gets out of the way to let the band cook.

It’s alright

obviously they were a great live band but still strikes me as funny they threw a live album on here.

Meh

This album was fine. A lot of songs went on for too long. I feel like in most cases I'd rather listen to the studio versions than the live ones. I was entertained, but I will probably not be returning to this album. Especially with "My Generation," the studio version of that song is shorter and way more interesting. Liked songs: "Heaven And Hell" , "I Can't Explain" , "Young Man Blues" , and "Substitute"

This was a good live album. Not exceptional, but it did everything a live album should do. 3

I really despise live albums. I don't want to hear cheering, I want to hear the music. So many hits and definitely a progressive band for the time. I find some of the harmonies awkward.

Raw live album. Takes a couple of the song for them to get going but fun show in the end.

Great live album from a great band

Wie im Hangout besprochen. Verstehe das es Legenden sind, aber das Live-Album hat mich jetzt nicht vom Hocker gerissen. 3 Gitarren

Kein Fan von Livealben und die Musik auch nicht überragend.

Live alben haben selten einen Mehrwert für mich. In diesem Fall auch nicht. Songs der Playlist hinzugefügt: Keine

Live albums, to make up for the shittier sound quality, off pitch singing, and unbalanced mixing, have to be incredible in some other way to be considered great. I didn’t think that was the case here. My generation medley was the closest thing to greatness but it was slow and dull.

The Who really just do nothing for me, and neither do live albums. Not bad at all but not what I want to listen to.

A lot of this is just ok but the versions of My Generation and Magic Bus that end the album are outstanding.

Noisey, messy, and pure rock and roll. A good live album should show you another side of the artist you won't get from the recordings and this one sure does. At times here the Who sound more like Black Sabbath ("Young Man Blues" seriously sounded like "Paranoid") or Led Zeppelin than their traditional selves, but they prove here why they belong on the Mt. Rushmore of British rock bands (W/ the Beatles, Stones, and Zeppelin). It’s wild to me how four guys could create such a big sound (and one is just singing!) and I can't imagine how loud and exciting this must have been in person. Though I wish the sound quality was a bit higher, this goes hard, and gives us another perspective on the birth of punk rock. Low 5 but it gets there.

is this list like obsessed with the who or something mustve been amazing in person but doesnt necessarily translate!

One of the best live albums. The Who were insane. The drumming by Keith Moon is so good!

Is this the fourth time The Who or the third? I don't care, this shouldn't be here.

Ik wou dat ik live albums kon skippen, maar dan is mijn lijst 'incompleet'. Ja, what can i say, goed I guess? Maar dit ga ik nooit beluisteren. Er zijn maar een aantal live albums die hierop passen en dat zijn de live albums waar er nieuwe nummers op staan of bekende versies van nummers opstaan (zoals de MTV unplugged series). 2.5 dan maar

Live at Leeds Another band I had a period of obsession with about 15-20 years ago. I bought the deluxe edition of this on CD when it was released, and I think the CD versions with 14+ songs have become the de facto versions, rather than the original 7 track release. The deluxe version is over two hours long and includes almost the whole of Tommy, and while that’s worth a listen, the other tracks either side of that are on the standard CD release are the most essential, particularly the versions of Heaven and Hell, I Can’t Explain, Young Man Blues, Substitute and the medley strewn My Generation. And of course there are the versions of A Quick One While He’s Away and Magic Bus, which are both thrillingly, transcendently brilliant, especially that moment when Moon first comes smashing in on Magic Bus at around the 3.21 mark. In fact you probably could just listen to these two tracks and ignore the rest and you’d get the idea, and why this is always heralded as one of the best live albums of all time They do sound incredibly powerful and exciting, right at the peak of the original line-ups' live powers. Also I don’t think the audience were mic'd up, so the crowd noise is almost non-existent during the songs, so you can really hear the alchemy of their playing. Moon is relentless, I know he would have been aided by some substances and would have built up ‘match fitness’ from being on tour but it is incredible how he maintains so much energy from start to end. Entwhistle is obviously a great bassist, but you can really get a sense of their performance dynamic, as he’s somewhere between lead bassist and rhythm guitarist, while Townshend is somewhere between rhythm guitarist and lead guitarist. Townshend really is great on here, showing what an excellent, versatile and clever player he is, oscillating between different volumes and tones and anchoring the whole thing with some semblance of structure. Dan I’m sure you’ll know much more about this but from my cursory reading it seems his set up enabled him to switch between tones and sounds just using his volume knob? Sometimes on record Daltrey’s voice can be a little grating, but here he’s in his element, having to compete with the cacophony the rest of the band were making probably bought out the best in his voice, and he mixes the shouting and screaming with some more delicate tones too. As always it’s kind of tricky to rate live albums, like the Cash ones and the Jerry Lee Lewis one. The original release misses some of the best stuff, A Quick One While He’s Away most prominently, and the CD releases are pretty long, so it can feel a bit like you are being pummeled in the head by Entwhistle and Moon. Having said that, if you are going to listen to a live album, you may as well listen to this, and whichever version you listen to, the energy and visceral thrill of their live prowess is undeniable, so it would feel churlish not to give it a 5. 🚌🚌🚌🚌🚌 Playlist submission: Between Magic Bus and A Quick One, While He’s Away. I’ll go Magic Bus.

pretty good album.

great live album

The Who es alta banda pero este disco tiene una calidad de grabación pésima, se escucha muy mal y también son eternos los temas.

Cool. More 70s rock. C’mon, man. The new Kendrick Lamar dropped yesterday and I have to listen to this trash. FML. It’s whatever. Watered down classic rock.

Understand why it's here but very underwhelming. Latter quarter saved the rest. I reckon you'd love it if you like the rock opera side of the band. Unfortunately I don't

Although I’ve become quite the fan of The Who over the past months, I didn’t think this live album was as breathtaking as it’s put out to be. It’s ok, but in my opinion, certainly not “one the greatest live albums and rock recordings of all time” as claimed in Wikipedia.

Remarkably boring

Not a fan of live albums. It’s fine for what it is.

Started off pretty boring but damn those last few songs man

The drumming is relentless. Not sure if that's a good thing, there's no nuance, no subtlety. Sometimes it's more about what you don't play. I guess I can forgive that cos it's live and certainly full of energy. Not sure if The Who had that many great songs and they aren't on display here. Is this album's reputation deserved, I'd say no. Maybe fifty years ago. It's even got a blue plaque.

a classic

## Overview of *Live at Leeds* *Live at Leeds* is the first live album by the English rock band The Who, recorded during a performance at the University of Leeds Refectory on February 14, 1970, and released on May 11, 1970. The album is often hailed as one of the greatest live albums in rock history, capturing the raw energy and ferocity of The Who's live performances. It features a mix of original songs and cover tracks that showcase the band's diverse influences and musical prowess. ## Lyrics and Themes The lyrics in *Live at Leeds* reflect a range of themes that resonate with the youth culture of the late 1960s and early 1970s. - **Rebellion and Identity**: Songs like "My Generation" encapsulate the spirit of youthful defiance and the struggle for identity. The famous line "Hope I die before I get old" serves as a rallying cry for a generation rejecting societal norms. - **Social Commentary**: Tracks such as "Young Man Blues" provide a critique of adult expectations and societal pressures. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and yearning for freedom, resonating with listeners who felt similarly constrained. - **Nostalgia and Reflection**: Covers like "Summertime Blues" evoke feelings of nostalgia while addressing themes of youthful disillusionment. The song's narrative about the struggles of adolescence connects with listeners on a personal level. Overall, the lyrical content is characterized by its emotional depth, reflecting both personal and collective experiences of the era. ## Music and Production Musically, *Live at Leeds* is a powerful showcase of The Who's dynamic range and instrumental prowess. - **Instrumentation**: The album features Pete Townshend on guitar, Roger Daltrey on vocals, John Entwistle on bass, and Keith Moon on drums. Each member contributes to a sound that is both cohesive and explosive, highlighting their individual talents while maintaining a unified band identity. - **Performance Style**: The live renditions are marked by extended improvisations and energetic performances that differ significantly from studio versions. For example, "My Generation" stretches to nearly 16 minutes, incorporating various riffs and themes from other songs like "See Me, Feel Me" and "Naked Eye." This improvisational style adds an element of unpredictability that enhances the listening experience. - **Production Quality**: Recorded by sound engineer Bob Pridden, the production captures the rawness of a live performance without excessive polishing. This decision aligns with the band's ethos at the time—embracing authenticity over commercial polish. The album's sound is described as "brutally loud," reflecting the band's hard rock roots while also preserving the nuances of their performance. ## Influence *Live at Leeds* has had a profound influence on both rock music and live recording practices: - **Defining Live Albums**: The album set a benchmark for future live recordings by emphasizing authenticity and energy over studio perfection. Critics have often referred to it as one of the best live albums ever made, influencing how subsequent artists approached live recordings. - **Cultural Impact**: Released shortly after their acclaimed rock opera *Tommy*, *Live at Leeds* reaffirmed The Who's status as one of rock's leading bands. It showcased their ability to blend theatricality with raw rock energy, paving the way for future rock operas and ambitious projects within the genre. - **Legacy**: Many contemporary bands cite *Live at Leeds* as an inspiration for their own live performances. Its influence can be seen in various genres as artists strive to capture similar levels of energy and authenticity in their work. ## Pros and Cons ### Pros - **Raw Energy**: The album captures an exhilarating performance that feels alive, showcasing The Who's reputation as one of the best live bands in history. - **Musical Diversity**: A mix of original songs and covers highlights the band's versatility and influences from different musical styles. - **Innovative Structure**: Extended jams and improvisational elements create a unique listening experience that differs from conventional studio albums. - **Cultural Significance**: Reflects the spirit of rebellion prevalent during its release era, connecting deeply with its audience. ### Cons - **Limited Track Selection**: The original release contained only six tracks, which some critics argue does not fully represent The Who's extensive repertoire at the time. - **Sound Quality Variability**: While many praise its rawness, some listeners may find certain moments in sound quality lacking compared to modern recordings. - **Lengthy Improvisations**: Extended versions may not appeal to all listeners; some might prefer more concise renditions typical of studio albums. ## Conclusion *Live at Leeds* stands as a monumental achievement in rock music history. Its blend of powerful lyrics, dynamic performances, and authentic production creates an enduring legacy that continues to inspire musicians today. While it has its limitations regarding track selection and sound quality variability, its pros far outweigh any cons. This album not only showcases The Who at their peak but also encapsulates a pivotal moment in rock history where raw energy reigned supreme over polished perfection.

I like The Who and this is solid enough but found myself skipping a few towards the end of the album Killer no filler score: 3/5

Good band, good music

Good for a live album but live albums don't always mean much unless you are already a huge fan.

Very good live album.

The Who is a very good live band. This is a very good live album. I don't understand why it's essential listening.

good fun

Classic. Minus one star for being a live album.

I love going to concerts...but I don't love live albums. Call me weird. 3/5

Have you listened to the who? This is a who album... Sept live

I generally feel that live albums should only be on this list if the artist is known as a live artist and if it comes from a legendary live show. This one checks both those boxes. Unfortunately early Who isn't great. The medleys are particularly good highlighted by the awesome Spark melody and some good imitations of Hendrix and Zeppelin. Other than that only the I Can't Explain hit for me and there's a bad stretch in the middle

This is the first live album I've gotten and I don't care for it. Maybe if you're a fan of the artist all the talking is interesting, but for me it was entirely too much yapping. The music was okay, fairly standard rock. Nothing really stood out to me. With a point docked for being live, I'll score it a 2/5

Bombastic

OK.

There is such a thing as 'too much Keith Moon.'

The most fun I’ve had listening to The Who

Live albums are not my thing, unfortunately. But I am awed by the fact that a 15-minute long track is nothing short of amazing rock goodness. Wish the inbetween talking and the audience cheers were cut, but the overall album is incredible. Best tracks: Amazing Journey / Sparks, My Generation Worst tracks: Happy Jack, I'm A Boy

Excellently sounding and played rock music. The live version of my generation is rich and filling, damn good. What took me out though is the downright porno-esque "a quick one while he's away". Its sound arrangement and style does not fit the rest of the setlist, no matter what your opinion on the subject matter in the lyrics is.

Don't really care for the Tommy tracks live

My interest in The Who has waned quite a bit over the years, but this is a kick-ass live recording. Even I can't hate on this. Every track is a classic banger. Entwistle's tone is off-the-charts fantastic.

It was good.

I’ve never really gotten the Who, but respect their talent

Impartial, nothing bad to say, nothing good to say :P bit of a shit review this one HAHA idrk, this just didnt click with me today

Voilà une chronique qui, je le sens, va me coûter quelques lecteurs. On s'attaque à un monument, une relique sacrée, un pilier du temple rock'n'roll. Le "Live at Leeds" des Who. L'album que tout bon rock critic se doit de porter aux nues, la performance scénique ultime gravée sur cire, le Saint Graal du rock en direct, l'incarnation de la "puissance" et de la "fureur" d'un des plus grands groupes de tous les temps. Le genre de disque qui, si tu oses dire que tu n'aimes pas, on te regarde comme si tu venais d'avouer que tu mettais du ketchup sur tes huîtres. Eh bien, sortez les fourches et les torches. Préparez le goudron et les plumes. Ma note : 1 sur 5. Oui, vous avez bien lu. Un. Un misérable petit point, presque par politesse, pour saluer la performance technique et le fait que, oui, des mecs ont bien branché des guitares et tapé sur des fûts ce soir-là à l'Université de Leeds. Pourquoi une telle infamie ? Pourquoi ce blasphème ? Pourquoi chier dans les bottes d'une légende ? La réponse est simple et elle tient en une seule idée, une conviction que mes années passées à user mes jeans derrière le comptoir d'un disquaire et à hanter les studios d'une radio libre ont forgée en moi : un album live, ce n'est pas une porte d'entrée. C'est une récompense. Laissez-moi m'expliquer. Un album live, pour moi, c'est l'aboutissement d'une relation. C'est le moment où, après avoir saigné les albums studio, après avoir mémorisé chaque riff, chaque break, chaque putain de silence, on s'offre le dessert. C'est la madeleine de Proust du mélomane. On connaît les morceaux par coeur, et le plaisir réside justement là : dans la surprise d'un solo rallongé, dans la ferveur du public qui chante en choeur, dans la voix du chanteur qui déraille un peu, dans cette version plus rapide, plus lente, plus hargneuse. C'est une conversation intime avec un groupe qu'on aime à la folie. C'est un album pour les fans, les vrais, les dévots. Et voilà tout le problème. Avec les Who, je ne suis pas un fan. Je ne suis même pas un sympathisant. Je suis un spectateur distant, poli, qui reconnaît l'importance historique du groupe comme on reconnaît l'importance du théorème de Pythagore, mais sans que ça me fasse vibrer la moindre fibre. C'est un groupe anecdotique dans mon panthéon personnel. J'ai 55 balais. Ma culture musicale s'est faite à l'adolescence, dans les années 80. Mon Olympe à moi, c'était The Cure, The Smiths, Joy Division, le post-punk froid et les mélodies noyées dans la réverb. Les Who, pour moi et pour les gamins de ma génération, c'était déjà des vieux. C'était la musique de nos parents, ou de nos grands frères qui portaient des pattes d'eph'. C'était Woodstock, la boue, les idéaux hippies qu'on regardait avec un mélange de curiosité et de cynisme. Quand je bossais à la radio, je passais les Who, bien sûr. C'était un "classique". Un passage obligé. Pour moi, ce disque n'a jamais été autre chose qu'un document historique. Une pièce de musée. Et on n'écoute pas une pièce de musée pour le plaisir, on la contemple avec un respect distant. Alors, bien sûr, je l'ai écouté pour ce projet. Et qu'est-ce que j'entends ? Du bruit. Un bordel sonique formidablement exécuté, c'est un fait. Ça sue, ça cogne, ça explose. On sent l'odeur de la bière et de l'ampli qui chauffe. Daltrey hurle, Townshend fracasse sa guitare en moulins à vent, Moon défonce sa batterie comme si sa vie en dépendait et Entwistle tient la baraque avec une basse en béton armé. L'énergie est là, indéniablement. Mais elle me laisse froid. C'est une débauche de décibels qui ne me raconte rien. Aucune de ces chansons ne fait partie de la bande-son de ma vie. Aucune n'est liée à un premier baiser, une cuite mémorable, une rupture douloureuse ou une virée en bagnole la nuit. C'est une performance virtuose, mais vide de sens pour moi. C'est comme regarder la vidéo du mariage de gens que tu ne connais pas. Tu vois bien qu'ils s'amusent, mais tu t'emmerdes poliment en attendant le gâteau. J'ai mis un petit 2/5 à Tommy, que je trouve être un bon album, mais sans plus. Ce live ne mérite même pas ça. Il n'a, pour moi, strictement aucun intérêt, si ce n'est celui de cocher une case dans ce foutu bouquin. Une case que je coche avec un bâillement sonore. Les Who ont hurlé "My Generation", un hymne pour une jeunesse qui n'était pas la mienne. Moi, ma génération, celle qui a grandi avec le spleen comme boussole et le cynisme comme bouclier, avait une solution plus radicale et définitive pour la musique qui ne lui parlait pas, pour ces DJ qui nous bassinaient avec des sons qui ne disaient rien sur nos vies. Une solution chantée par un autre prophète, bien plus proche de mes angoisses : « Burn down the disco Hang the blessed DJ Because the music that they constantly play It says nothing to me about my life Hang the blessed DJ »

‘A quick one, while he’s away at work’ and the conversation beforehand was very grossly misogynistic and predatory both from the band and audience

Since I like The Who, I enjoy most songs on the album, but my criteria for live albums, especially on Election Day(especially for a tragic election day), is I need to feel like I'm immersed in the concert, and this sounded more like a studio album than a concert. Favorite Track : "Magic Bus".

Good live performance from The Who. If I enjoyed them more, I’m sure this would have been very special. Standouts: Fortune Teller, Young Man Blues, I’m A Boy, and A Quick One, While He’s Away.

I'm just into live albums

I like The Who but there is nothing special about this live album to warrant it being on this list imo

Great live album from a great rock and roll band.

Energetic and powerful, a special mix of genius script and fluid spontaneity

Was skeptical about a live album being included in this but was pleasantly surprised. Might be my most enjoyable listen so far.

Rock - I like the second half of the album a lot more than the first half

not to brag but i got the opportunity to work with pete townshend earlier this year, so now every time i listen to the who im like omg he knows me…. wild. anyway, this fucking rips. why do people hate live albums????? captures the energy of the act of creation. sorry you can’t handle theater you freaks. studio babies!

A notable live album (one of the best in history by many). Unfortunately I am not a great fan of The Who.

First of their multiple version of this album. There is the full show, a 1.5 hour version and the short 6 song version, which is the original and I assume the version this list. I listened to the 1.5 hour version. Live at Leeds, I imagine is a great representation of The Who in 1972. Its production is fantastic. It’s energetic and really shows off Moon and Townsend. A great live album, My Generation, Magic Bus encore is The Who 8.2/10

Love the who but this album is, for me, far from their best works.

A quick aside, I hate when there's only the Deluxe editions of albums available on Spotify, this one's "expanded edition" doubles the size of the album and rearranges the tracks. I found the original on Youtube. Anyway, I think the set is fine, I don't really think live albums should be on the list, I'll likely have a higher opinion of a straight up album of the Who.

Liked it but i think their later work was a bit better, and its a live album so thats a plus from my side

Its undeniable that this is a great live record, and likely one of the best in its day, but it's since been outclassed by 50 years of development in the genre and live performances as a whole.

It’s just alright. Nothing worth revisiting

Pretty good. The Who is great, and they have multiple albums that deserve to be on this list, but I have my doubts about this live album deserving to be on this list. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: a live album needs to have something really special to make it on this list. This live album doesn’t have it. Well, on second thought, this album’s version of A Quick One is pretty darn good and might just tip those scales. “CELLO CELLO CELLO CELLO CELLO CELLO CELLO CELLO”

Yes yes this is a great document of a classic rock band playing many of their best songs live but at what cost? For whom do we pay for this slice of musical historical history? I don’t know what the price of a piece is. But it seems to me the same thing as a piece that has a certain value.

Another live album where it would have been cool to be there. I overall like The Who. I bet I could make a one or two hour playlist of their songs and have a blast listening to it. Some of their stuff, though, is not for me. This was fine, but I didn’t need to hear it.

I think this is the kind of thing I don't get simply because I'm not a huge fan of hard rock of this type to begin with, it's the sort of bluesy, heavy thing that doesn't excite me or interest me just by virtue of having an overdriven guitar and a mean attitude. It just comes off as kind of basic and plain to me which is never interesting or fun to me. I can get how this can excite someone else but personally it really doesn't do it for me, and it's even weirder because I generally enjoy Hard Rock but I guess the way The Who does it simply isn't my cup of tea compared to other hard rock that came later

Still a bit disappointed after hearing so much that it was one of the best live albums ever. The Doors or Joy Division have done better.

I enjoy listening to The Who on an occasional basis, and enjoyed the previous album I listened to in this collection ("Who's Next"), but this really didn't do much for me, despite all the accolades as it being one of the best live albums of all time. I also feel like there's simply too many Who albums in this project (5 total), and this definitely doesn't need to be there. I didn't listen to the whole Leeds/Hull playlist from later releases of this album, so maybe it gets better when you get the whole concert, but aside from hearing their enjoyable single "Substitute" I didn't really find much of the album distinctive or particularly interesting or even all that well-recorded, although "Shakin' all over" is probably the closest you get to getting a feel for how good their live shows were, and moments of the extended "My generation" are fun. I guess you really *did* have to be there, sadly.

enjoyed it in the original (shorter) issue but didn't stand out to me as one of the greatest live recordings of all time. So far, I think the best live recordings I've heard have been some Stax soul recordings and the Fela Kuti with Ginger Baker live that's on this list.

This is an excellent live album. The original album only has a few tracks, but I listened to the expanded edition, which has 14 tracks. There is also a deluxe edition which contains a full version of Tommy. Each one provides a very different experience. The original release is very short, at just 6 songs and 37 minutes, but it certainly goes hard for all of it. I personally like the 14 track version best, unless I am specifically in the mood to hear all of Tommy. This is easily one of the best live albums of all time, and it is definitely the best live Who album. It's definitely a fun listen.

More interesting than impactful. I feel a live album should be incredible to make the list, and this didn’t really do it for me

Some say that this is the best live album in the history of Rock n' Roll. I can't say anything. I'm not an expert on this. But I know one thing. Few things in this world can be as exciting as the original lineup of The Who live. I heard someone say once that the members of The Who are all solo. Keith Moon is a solo drummer. John was a solo bassist. Roger was the singer. And Pete was a damn guitarist. Keith beat the drums at the speed of a Formula 1 car and with the strength of a steam locomotive. John beautifully walks his bass lines through the harmony of the song in the most free way possible. Roger sings the verses with the delicate voice of an angel and the ferocity of a lion. and Pete designs spectacular solos and riffs underneath it all! Everyone was doing their part, in very different ways, but everyone was working for the common good of music. They made Rock concerts sound like real spectacles! And there were only 4 guys...

Average 3,4

I like the style, i wanted to give 4 stars, but i feel it could be more

I feel evil for giving 3 stars to a band that people like so much

Solid album

4-4.5

Pretty good, definitely something I can kick back to and listen to.

Sounds the same.

Solid 3 for me.

I liked this. I only know the big Who songs, but this had a distinct sound and I could groove to it.

Why was this live? I want to like The Who so bad. So bad. I’ve listened before. They’re not bad but I just can’t get into them.

no my style

I liked this. It seemed like a smaller venue so it was more intimate with the audience. I would go for this again, even if I didn’t know most of the tracks.

I thought that it was engaging, especially for a live album. I enjoyed listening to it for the sound, but couldn’t tell you any of the songs. There were times driving around where I tried to listen to the words, but with the quality it’s much more difficult to understand them. High 2 or a low 3. We’ll go 2.

I think that this album helps me to better understand the influence The Who had in the 60s and 70s, and seeing them play live would have been a lot of fun. That being said, I still don’t find it to be all that great, but would be good background music.

It was alright I guess. I'm realizing now that there are about 6 or 7 The Who songs that I like, and I like the studio version more. Just give me a greatest hits compilation.

Out of the 75 The Who albums on this list, this one is the best. Heavy guitars, restrained (somewhat vocals), and good selection of jams that blend seamlessly into each other.

Can’t deny that The Who played with incredible energy which this album captures better than a lot of their recorded material. That said, I find many of the songs kind of corny and some of the tracks like ‘Fortune Teller’ and ‘Tattoo’ were genuinely hard to get through. Pete Townshend’s muscular guitar tone and tight rhythm playing is the best part of this album. The story in the middle about the girl guide seduced by a train engineer was uncomfortable and out of context considering most of Roger Daltry’s banter has a polite English gentleman vibe. Keith Moon was a pioneer but his actual drumming on this album is an endless wall of cymbals and about a million too many sloppy tom fills. Probably won’t ever listen to this again.

Wasn't sure at first, but great album! Classic Who stuff, brilliant performances, they're funny when.jot singing

I prefer studio albums but some live albums are better than studio so take that for what it's worth....

Very impressive that that was a live recording. Sounded studio polished, these guys are good.

once again the curse of not having the original release on streaming and plaguing me with unneeded bonus tracks

Can't stand the Who