Live At Leeds - THE WHO*****

Young Man Blues/Substitute/Summertime Blues/Shakin' All Over/My Generation/Magic Bus

This first live album release from The Who reflects the group's powerful stage act of the period. It is considered to be one of the most acclaimed live performances by a rock group. (US:4 UK:3)

"The effect you get from listening to this stuff is awesome. It at first sounds like a horrible cacophony; but after a couple of listens, when your ears grow used to the sound, you'll slowly come to realize that the murky noise generated by the band is actually just a shield under which resides some masterful riffing, fantastically fluent bass lines, steady drumming and powerful singing. And the next stage is to recognize that the 'murky noise' actually helps produce such a magnificent effect on the listener."

"Pure rock power. Blowing off steam from the Tommy album, the band bashes hard into this set of old blues rock stomps, and a mutated version of My Generation that might very well be one of rocks greatest moments."

"An energetic live recording of a rock band at their very height. Not as amazing as some say, but a great document."

"This is music of incredible force and power, rattle-your-bones, ear-splitting rock and roll energy. It's also funny, charming, and catchy. The personalities of the four members are on display here better than on any Who studio album. The stage banter, the vocal harmonies, the improvisations, and all those incredible songs, it all comes together into a record that's more than just a great live album. It's a single document of everything that we love about The Who."

"It's one of, if not the greatest live album ever to be released. The sound quality is clear, and with every song, you can hear The Who drive and burn away at their hardest. If you only get one live album, get this."

"When originally released, The Who's Live At Leeds was a quick glimpse of the lads pounding out the tough guy covers and original tunes live with astounding working class conviction. Even today, to listen to Summertime Blues, Substitute, or Shakin' All Over is akin to hearing these guys touch the core of a rock and roll super-collider. In their greatest moments, The Who achieved a chemistry during live performances that was as unique as it was astounding. Live At Leeds in 1970 caught some of those moments for the record."