The Who are widely regarded as one of the most important bands of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Albums such as "Tommy" and "Quadrophenia" have made rock history, bringing the concept album — typically associated with progressive rock — into the mainstream. "The Who Sell Out" is one of a series of early concept albums released in 1967. In effect, the album is a fictional radio broadcast complete with advertising jingles. The album also features "I Can See for Miles", a classic from The Who’s repertoire that hints at the band’s subsequent musical development. But apart from that, though? The album is more of a time capsule, reproducing the sound of an era that we can no longer view without a romanticised lens. I must admit that I found it a bit boring listening to it today, perhaps because I’m not really that keen on sixties mod pop. Musically, what stands out to me above all else is Keith Moon’s drumming, as he constantly attempts to break free from the simple 4/4 time signature. To put it bluntly, it's not my favourite album by the band. It's historically significant, but musically it could have been better.
