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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Overture | |||
| 2. It's A Boy | |||
| 3. 1921 | |||
| 4. Amazing Journey | |||
| 5. Sparks | |||
| 6. Eyesight To The Blind (The Hawker) | |||
| 7. Christmas | |||
| 8. Cousin Kevin | |||
| 9. The Acid Queen | |||
| 10. Underture | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. I Was | |||
| 2. Christmas (Out-Take 3) | |||
| 3. Cousin Kevin Model Child | |||
| 4. Young Man Blues (Version 1) | |||
| 5. Tommy Can You Hear Me? (Alternate Version) | |||
| 6. Trying To Get Through | |||
| 7. Sally Simpson (Out-Takes) | |||
| 8. Miss Simpson | |||
| 9. Welcome (Take 2) | |||
| 10. Tommy's Holiday Camp (Band's Version) | |||
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Product Description
Tommy had the dubious distinction of being the first-ever rock opera; however, it's none the worse for that, Ken Russell's adaptation notwithstanding. Due largely to Pete Townshend's skill as a songwriter and composer, Tommy tells a coherent story and includes quality rock and roll at the same time, an impressive feat by itself. While surprisingly more linear than the later Quadrophenia, Tommy boasts several songs that stand up well on their own, including the classic "Pinball Wizard," "The Acid Queen," "I'm Free," and "Sally Simpson." Much of the rest doesn't make much sense lyrically unless you listen to the entire album, but you'll probably want to do that anyway, preferably with the lights low and the stereo cranked. --Genevieve Williams
Album Description
Digitally remastered Japanese reissue of The Who's 1969 album in a miniaturized double gatefold LP sleeve with the original packaging intact & limited to the initial pressing only. 24 tracks, including 'Overture', 'Amazing Journey', 'Sparks', 'Pinball Wiz
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A Spiritual Album In An Era Defined By Psychedelia,
By KB (Lawrence, KS) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tommy (Audio CD)
When people talk about The Who's Tommy, they generally seem to focus on the form rather than the content of the album. Listeners will comment on the originality of Townshend's application of opera sensibilities to a rock and roll album, and so on and so forth. Yes, it's true, what made The Who's Tommy a major hit rather than a pop-culture after-thought was its structure and distinction as the first "Rock Opera," but I believe that the most artistically redeeming quality of the album is its message.During a time when psychedelic experimentation was the order of the day, The Who had the intestinal fortitude to release an album preaching transcendence through spiritual exploration. Tommy is a wholesale rejection of the entire psychedelic culture dominating the late 60's and a plea for spiritual enlightenment. More than just great music, Tommy is an album with purpose and a positive message.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Standout Masterpiece among Generations to come,
By TopRockCritic (You wanna find me and fight any Brothas out there? i live in Harlem ahahahahahaha) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tommy (Audio CD)
Listening to this is pure bliss its a Opera of some of the best rock music you may ever hear in your life.........The Who are a very impressive rock band and some may say Classic Rock sucks but those idividuals are usually "Limp Bizkit" fans who dont really even know what real music is.......take my advice and get this classic opera approach with an open mind and let it soak in your head till the day you die for this is an album to celebrate and cheerish to the end of all things
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Clarence Thomas Stop With The Drugs,
By Roger (Castles) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tommy (Audio CD)
What's Clarence Thomas talking about? 8 tracks Tommy? a double album by The Who? Shoot yourself please!
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