One of my favorite bands. Long before they were the safe alternative to a wardrobe malfunction at the Superbowl halftime show, The Who were one of the craziest, most unbelievably talented and infectiously energetic bands ever.
The Who, like Zeppelin, have always felt like a super group to me, with each member being one of the greatest at his respective instrument. "Cobwebs and Strange" is a prime example of Keith Moon's psychotic drumming. John Entwistle's complex yet expert bass playing hides in the shadows quietly shaping the structure of each song. There will be plenty more opportunities to swoon over Daltery's vocals and Pete Townshend's guitarwork/songwriting in later posts.
"Whiskey Man" is a great drinking song for obvious reasons.
I prefer the more impulsive live version of "A Quick One, While He's Away" but the narrative songwriting that Pete Townshend employs here hints at the operatic works that are to come.
I bought this album at Autumn Leaves Bookstore in Ithaca, NY. It came as a "Deluxe Set" along with The Who Sell Out. Two albums for the price of one. Nice.
favorite song: "So Sad About Us"
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