Tommy – THE WHO*****

Overture/It’s A Boy/1921/Amazing Journey/Sparks/Eyesight To The Blind/Christmas/Cousin Kevin/The Acid Queen/Underture/Do You Think Its Alright/Fiddle About/Pinball Wizard/There’s A Doctor/Go To The Mirror/ Tommy Can You Hear Me/Smash The Mirror/Sensation/Miracle Cure/Sally Simpson/I’m Free/Welcome/ Tommy’s Holiday Camp/We’re Not Gonna Take It

The Who deliver a staggering tour de force with the epic Tommy, the first and best ever rock opera. Includes the UK No. 4 and US No. 19 hit single Pinball Wizard. (US:4 UK:2)

"Few will deny that The Who's Tommy remains one of the all time great classic rock albums. There was nothing like this out there when it was released in 1969 as The Who raised the bar for rock, creating a work of art, not just an album full of songs."

"This is more than the first rock opera, more than a classic rock and roll album. Tommy is truly captivating, epic, haunting and powerful in it's presentation. It deals with several topics in depth, and truly explores the highs and lows of the human experience, delving into the depravity of mankind like few other records have. But it accomplishes this in such a subtle way that you almost miss the message. The songwriting is incredible and the musicianship outstanding. It's hard to believe that this group could generate such raw power."

"This is well and truly a concept album that works, each song crafted to perfection, 24 songs ranging from upbeat rockers to long, progressive instrumentals, expressing different moods and phases of the story. The lyrics are cleverly written, a range of different vocals throughout the album, all perfectly fitting. Apart from the great storytelling, the music is splendid; quite frankly, the concept is only secondary to the music. Wonderful guitar work, melodies, riffs, choir like vocals, and plenty of hooks to go by. I get a very pleasant, nostalgic feeling listening to this."

"Mind blowing - from the very first notes of Overture to the pained 'see me, feel me, touch me, heal me', the album is expansive, the rhythm steady, and always beating, like a heart beat. The sounds are magnificent and glorious, full of power and energy."

"I have to doff my cap to the sheer scope and imagination of this record. Townsend's writing was absolutely A1 on this. My heart just swells with emotion whenever I hear it. Every time I listen it just gets better and better. There are just so many great songs here that it blows me away."