Great Who album or The Greatest Fucking Who album...

"I'll take on anyone
Ain't scared of a bloody nose,
Drink till I drop down
With one eye on my clothes."

I remember how much this moved me, even before I "discovered" punk rock and started self designing my hair and clothes... drinking and fighting... this song still, at the young age of 40, can get me in that spot, you know, that place where you still get pissed at your parents rules...

"What is it? I'll take it.
Who is she? I'll rape it.
Got a bet there? I'll meet it.
Getting High? You can't beat it."

Don't let your weeding threads go to your head ( no pun intened) this song isn't about do bongers... This is about getting fucked up...

"I'm feeling restless
Bring another score around
Maybe something stronger
Could really hold me down.      "

Oh man... real rocking and roll... This is no hippie dippy who's next, this is motherfucking Quadrophenia bitches!!!


Anyway...  If you need to dust of you CD or if you're lucky enough to have some vinyl, please do so, and then post about this album... If you don't know what this album is about and you post, you're lucky I can't punch you through your puter', but I'll still punch my monitor...

I could ramble on forever about Quadro.

This is just chilling to this day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzLky4U-xCg

unbelieveably i never bought a copy of this cd.  i will make a point of buying a copy soon.  i have heard many of the songs off of the cd, but it has been ages since i have listened to it front to back.

the foo fighters opening song from the vh1 who special was fantastic.

:wtf1

wrote on Jul 30^th, 2008 at 8:38pm:

unbelieveably i never bought a copy of this cd.  i will make a point of buying a copy soon.  i have heard many of the songs off of the cd, but it has been ages since i have listened to it front to back. the foo fighters opening song from the vh1 who special was fantastic. :wtf1

Dude seriously, you NEED this CD.

Pdog wrote on Jul 30^th, 2008 at 7:13pm:

Great Who album or The Greatest Fucking Who album...

The latter.

No need to dust it off, because it's the first 'oo album I reach for every time.  
Never tire of it, and never will.

Lyrically and musically Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend's masterwork, imho.  

You are all much loved by Joey

wrote on Jul 30^th, 2008 at 8:38pm:

unbelieveably i never bought a copy of this cd.  i will make a point of buying a copy soon.  i have heard many of the songs off of the cd, but it has been ages since i have listened to it front to back. the foo fighters opening song from the vh1 who special was fantastic. :wtf1

If you don't own it, how have you ever listened to it front to back?

left shoe shuffle wrote on Jul 30^th, 2008 at 9:30pm:

Pdog wrote on Jul 30th, 2008 at 7:13pm: Great Who album or The Greatest Fucking Who album... The latter. No need to dust it off, because it's the first 'oo album I reach for every time.   Never tire of it, and never will. Lyrically and musically Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend's masterwork, imho.

It's like Exile or London Calling, they are just so good, it's almost surreal sometimes. IMO, living documents....

Pdog wrote on Jul 30^th, 2008 at 9:40pm:

left shoe shuffle wrote on Jul 30th, 2008 at 9:30pm: Pdog wrote on Jul 30th, 2008 at 7:13pm: Great Who album or The Greatest Fucking Who album... The latter. No need to dust it off, because it's the first 'oo album I reach for every time.   Never tire of it, and never will. Lyrically and musically Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend's masterwork, imho.   It's like Exile or London Calling, they are just so good, it's almost surreal sometimes. IMO, living documents....

True dat.
Albums that give you chills just thinking about 'em...

left shoe shuffle wrote on Jul 30^th, 2008 at 9:45pm:

Pdog wrote on Jul 30th, 2008 at 9:40pm: left shoe shuffle wrote on Jul 30th, 2008 at 9:30pm: Pdog wrote on Jul 30th, 2008 at 7:13pm: Great Who album or The Greatest Fucking Who album... The latter. No need to dust it off, because it's the first 'oo album I reach for every time.   Never tire of it, and never will. Lyrically and musically Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend's masterwork, imho.   It's like Exile or London Calling, they are just so good, it's almost surreal sometimes. IMO, living documents.... True dat. Albums that give you chills just thinking about 'em...

I still get intense feelings listening to them in 2008....

left shoe shuffle wrote on Jul 30^th, 2008 at 9:30pm:

Pdog wrote on Jul 30th, 2008 at 7:13pm: Great Who album or The Greatest Fucking Who album... The latter. No need to dust it off, because it's the first 'oo album I reach for every time.   Never tire of it, and never will. Lyrically and musically Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend's masterwork, imho.

Yes, and every member of the band was at their best at the same moment.  Some of the greatest performances by anyone ever on the album, especially Moon and Entwistle.  Incredible amount of work that must have gone into getting that album together.  Massive ambitions.

And like with Exile and the Stones, it was never the same after that, at least on record.  Shows were another thing.

It's an oldie but goodie.

From the new CD, I like 'MAN IN A PURPLE DRESS'! At first I thought it was about dressing in drag, but its about a priest. The new CD doesnt really hold up to Quadrophenia IMO.

Pdog wrote on Jul 30^th, 2008 at 9:50pm:

left shoe shuffle wrote on Jul 30th, 2008 at 9:45pm: Pdog wrote on Jul 30th, 2008 at 9:40pm: left shoe shuffle wrote on Jul 30th, 2008 at 9:30pm: Pdog wrote on Jul 30th, 2008 at 7:13pm: Great Who album or The Greatest Fucking Who album... The latter. No need to dust it off, because it's the first 'oo album I reach for every time.   Never tire of it, and never will. Lyrically and musically Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend's masterwork, imho.   It's like Exile or London Calling, they are just so good, it's almost surreal sometimes. IMO, living documents.... True dat. Albums that give you chills just thinking about 'em... I still get intense feelings listening to them in 2008....

Absolutely!
Hell, I get intense feelings just looking at the 'Quadrophenia' album booklet.

Listening to 'Is It In My Head' right now...

"I feel I'm being followed
My head is empty
And every word I say turns out a sentence

Statements to a stranger
Just asking for directions
Turn from being help
To being questions"

Thanks for providing the impetus to spin it for the quadrillionth time, P.

left shoe shuffle wrote on Jul 30^th, 2008 at 10:04pm:

Pdog wrote on Jul 30th, 2008 at 9:50pm: left shoe shuffle wrote on Jul 30th, 2008 at 9:45pm: Pdog wrote on Jul 30th, 2008 at 9:40pm: left shoe shuffle wrote on Jul 30th, 2008 at 9:30pm: Pdog wrote on Jul 30th, 2008 at 7:13pm: Great Who album or The Greatest Fucking Who album... The latter. No need to dust it off, because it's the first 'oo album I reach for every time.   Never tire of it, and never will. Lyrically and musically Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend's masterwork, imho.   It's like Exile or London Calling, they are just so good, it's almost surreal sometimes. IMO, living documents.... True dat. Albums that give you chills just thinking about 'em... I still get intense feelings listening to them in 2008.... Absolutely! Hell, I get intense feelings just looking at the 'Quadrophenia' album booklet. Listening to 'Is It In My Head' right now... "I feel I'm being followed My head is empty And every word I say turns out a sentence Statements to a stranger Just asking for directions Turn from being help To being questions" Thanks for providing the impetus to spin it for the quadrillionth time, P.

Townshend plays some amazing licks during that part, right in between each line by Daltrey.  Can't say enough about it.  Those guys on fire, nothing comes close to what they were doing as a band.

is this the drinking thread?

Indeed, a great fucking record from in to out, though disliked by three members of the band and almost every rock critic upon release.  Nobody knew the vapid "Who Are You" was coming - or "By Numbers," with its constant, off-putting whine about how hard it is to be a rock star.  Unless Pete was talking about the Quadrophenia reception, in which case I'll give him props.

Bitch wrote on Jul 30^th, 2008 at 9:53pm:

It's an oldie but goodie. From the new CD, I like 'MAN IN A PURPLE DRESS'! At first I thought it was about dressing in drag, but its about a priest.

No.  Judges.

left shoe shuffle wrote on Jul 30^th, 2008 at 9:30pm:

Pdog wrote on Jul 30th, 2008 at 7:13pm: Great Who album or The Greatest Fucking Who album... The latter. No need to dust it off, because it's the first 'oo album I reach for every time.   Never tire of it, and never will. Lyrically and musically Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend's masterwork, imho.

Yep.

Not only the Greatest Fucking Who Album, but one of the Ten Greatest Fucking Albums Ever Made By Anyone.

Pdog wrote on Jul 30^th, 2008 at 9:39pm:

If you don't own it, how have you ever listened to it front to back?

He hasn't.

I think I've Had Enough is the unsung hero of Quadrophenia.  Especially the version on the movie soundtrack, where Daltrey's voice goes from tough to quivering to give you the true measure of Jimmy's angst.

Zack wrote on Jul 31^st, 2008 at 11:22am:

Pdog wrote on Jul 30th, 2008 at 9:39pm: If you don't own it, how have you ever listened to it front to back? He hasn't. I think I've Had Enough is the unsung hero of Quadrophenia.  Especially the version on the movie soundtrack, where Daltrey's voice goes from tough to quivering to give you the true measure of Jimmy's angst.

I can't thank you enough for sending me a copy of the sndtrk... fyi, did i tell you I moved to Texass... it's almost 100 everyday, give or take a few degrees.

Pdog wrote on Jul 30^th, 2008 at 7:13pm:

Great Who album or The Greatest Fucking Who album... "I'll take on anyone Ain't scared of a bloody nose, Drink till I drop down With one eye on my clothes." I remember how much this moved me, even before I "discovered" punk rock and started self designing my hair and clothes... drinking and fighting... this song still, at the young age of 40, can get me in that spot, you know, that place where you still get pissed at your parents rules... "What is it? I'll take it. Who is she? I'll rape it. Got a bet there? I'll meet it. Getting High? You can't beat it." Don't let your weeding threads go to your head ( no pun intened) this song isn't about do bongers... This is about getting fucked up... "I'm feeling restless Bring another score around Maybe something stronger Could really hold me down.      " Oh man... real rocking and roll... This is no hippie dippy who's next, this is motherfucking Quadrophenia bitches!!! Anyway...  If you need to dust of you CD or if you're lucky enough to have some vinyl, please do so, and then post about this album... If you don't know what this album is about and you post, you're lucky I can't punch you through your puter', but I'll still punch my monitor...

Best Who album ever, one of the best albums ever, and one of the best rock and roll movies ever - period.

Tommy was great, but Quadrophenia surpassed it by its power and emotion.  Every time I hear Love, Reign O'er Me, I get chills.  Amazing record.  Best Who album by far.

Happy to do it Pdog.  The soundtrack's got a few little gems not on the album, and some interesting alternate approaches from the Ox.    Best of luck in Texas.  You still driving for a living?

GotToRollMe wrote on Jul 31^st, 2008 at 11:45am:

Best Who album ever, one of the best albums ever, and one of the best rock and roll movies ever - period.

"You've killed me fahkin' scootah!!"

Pdog wrote on Jul 30^th, 2008 at 9:39pm:

wrote on Jul 30th, 2008 at 8:38pm: unbelieveably i never bought a copy of this cd.  i will make a point of buying a copy soon.  i have heard many of the songs off of the cd, but it has been ages since i have listened to it front to back. the foo fighters opening song from the vh1 who special was fantastic. :wtf1 If you don't own it, how have you ever listened to it front to back?

my friends copy from back in the day, is how.

:wtf1

robpop wrote on Jul 30^th, 2008 at 9:07pm:

wrote on Jul 30th, 2008 at 8:38pm: unbelieveably i never bought a copy of this cd.  i will make a point of buying a copy soon.  i have heard many of the songs off of the cd, but it has been ages since i have listened to it front to back. the foo fighters opening song from the vh1 who special was fantastic. :wtf1 Dude seriously, you NEED this CD.

if u care to burn me a copy, go right ahead.  i may have something of interest in return.

:wtf1

Yeah, well Ferdie ain't been around, 'as he?

" Yeah, well Ferdie ain't been around, 'as he? "


http://www.beat-net.info/image/who_quadrophenia_st.jpg

"  and one of the best rock and roll movies ever - period. "

"You've killed me fahkin' scootah!!"


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Zack wrote on Jul 31^st, 2008 at 3:56pm:

Happy to do it Pdog.  The soundtrack's got a few little gems not on the album, and some interesting alternate approaches from the Ox.    Best of luck in Texas.  You still driving for a living?

2nd best city to buy real sestate in the US in 2008, and 3rd strongest economy in US in 2008... So, no, I'm a real, full time at home parent... My little road dog and me have alot of fun, and I'm not risking my life at 2am on some crazy streets ever again, I hope.
Whatever I amy do in the future for money, I have no idea. I'm really grateful I get to live like this, it is truly a blessing.
I cut the grass about an hour ago, in 100 degrees while my little guy napped... HOLY CRAP!!!

wrote on Jul 31^st, 2008 at 4:00pm:

robpop wrote on Jul 30th, 2008 at 9:07pm: wrote on Jul 30th, 2008 at 8:38pm: unbelieveably i never bought a copy of this cd.  i will make a point of buying a copy soon.  i have heard many of the songs off of the cd, but it has been ages since i have listened to it front to back. the foo fighters opening song from the vh1 who special was fantastic. :wtf1 Dude seriously, you NEED this CD. if u care to burn me a copy, go right ahead.  i may have something of interest in return. :wtf1

Buy it, Pete needs the money,  :willya

Pdog wrote on Jul 31^st, 2008 at 4:47pm:

wrote on Jul 31st, 2008 at 4:00pm: robpop wrote on Jul 30th, 2008 at 9:07pm: wrote on Jul 30th, 2008 at 8:38pm: unbelieveably i never bought a copy of this cd.  i will make a point of buying a copy soon.  i have heard many of the songs off of the cd, but it has been ages since i have listened to it front to back. the foo fighters opening song from the vh1 who special was fantastic. :wtf1 Dude seriously, you NEED this CD. if u care to burn me a copy, go right ahead.  i may have something of interest in return. :wtf1 Buy it, Pete needs the money,  :willya

yeah right..no he doesn't.
and the 20 dollars i save if someone wants to burn me a copy of it here i can return the favor and still have $ leftover for several 40's.
no one seems to be game tho.

:wtf1

wrote on Jul 31^st, 2008 at 5:18pm:

Pdog wrote on Jul 31st, 2008 at 4:47pm: wrote on Jul 31st, 2008 at 4:00pm: robpop wrote on Jul 30th, 2008 at 9:07pm: wrote on Jul 30th, 2008 at 8:38pm: unbelieveably i never bought a copy of this cd.  i will make a point of buying a copy soon.  i have heard many of the songs off of the cd, but it has been ages since i have listened to it front to back. the foo fighters opening song from the vh1 who special was fantastic. :wtf1 Dude seriously, you NEED this CD. if u care to burn me a copy, go right ahead.  i may have something of interest in return. :wtf1 Buy it, Pete needs the money,  :willya yeah right..no he doesn't. and the 20 dollars i save if someone wants to burn me a copy of it here i can return the favor and still have $ leftover for several 40's. no one seems to be game tho. :wtf1

Not many here will offer up a commercial album for a trade, you're better off going to a peer to peer site. It's easier than bumming a copy on a msg board. good luck... and this is really the best who album, so it is a must have.

What's the best source on CD?

The MFSL or the 1996 remaster? or is there anything else... I'm thinking of doing  an A/B, anyone have any opinions?

wrote on Jul 31^st, 2008 at 5:18pm:

and the 20 dollars i save if someone wants to burn me a copy of it here i can return the favor and still have $ leftover for several 40's.

$14.97 - http://search.deepdiscount.com/search?w=Quadrophenia&af=cat1_cds

You can blow the money left over from that Jackson on a coupla St. Ides...  

left shoe shuffle wrote on Jul 31^st, 2008 at 5:36pm:

wrote on Jul 31st, 2008 at 5:18pm: and the 20 dollars i save if someone wants to burn me a copy of it here i can return the favor and still have $ leftover for several 40's. $14.97 - http://search.deepdiscount.com/search?w=Quadrophenia&af=cat1_cds You can blow the money left over from that Jackson on a coupla St. Ides...

St.  Ides?

wrote on Jul 31^st, 2008 at 5:38pm:

left shoe shuffle wrote on Jul 31st, 2008 at 5:36pm: wrote on Jul 31st, 2008 at 5:18pm: and the 20 dollars i save if someone wants to burn me a copy of it here i can return the favor and still have $ leftover for several 40's. $14.97 - http://search.deepdiscount.com/search?w=Quadrophenia&af=cat1_cds You can blow the money left over from that Jackson on a coupla St. Ides...   St.  Ides?

Sorry, home skillet.
My familiarity with that milieu is rather limited.

All I know is I can't get a Guinness 40...

Pdog wrote on Jul 31^st, 2008 at 5:35pm:

What's the best source on CD? The MFSL or the 1996 remaster? or is there anything else... I'm thinking of doing  an A/B, anyone have any opinions?

I am curious as to whether the 96 remix:

1.  Improves sound quality dramatically.
2.  Significantly alters the mix (which has been the album's main shortcoming among some members of the Who an d listeners.)

It's cheap at Amazon, but worth it?

Zack wrote on Jul 31^st, 2008 at 5:47pm:

Pdog wrote on Jul 31st, 2008 at 5:35pm: What's the best source on CD? The MFSL or the 1996 remaster? or is there anything else... I'm thinking of doing  an A/B, anyone have any opinions? I am curious as to whether the 96 remix: 1.  Improves sound quality dramatically. 2.  Significantly alters the mix (which has been the album's main shortcoming among some members of the Who an d listeners.) It's cheap at Amazon, but worth it?

I don't have the abilty to listen to anything besides the 1996 remaster and the MFSL versions. I think I like MFSL better, less muddy. I even remember my vinyl, 20 years ago, being muddy sounding. I'm no audiophile, I think audiophiles have alot of good info, but they are alos way too anal retentive.

" ..  don't have the abilty to listen to anything besides the 1996 remaster and the MFSL versions. I think I like MFSL better, less muddy. I even remember my vinyl, 20 years ago, being muddy sounding. I'm no audiophile, I think audiophiles have alot of good info, but they are alos way too anal retentive. "

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