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Old 01-10-2011, 08:35 AM   #9 (permalink)
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The greatest band of all time ever in the history of the universe

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Originally Posted by RMR View Post
Somebody tell me what I'm missing with the Who?

--I recognize they have great players: Townsend, Entwhistle, Moon, Daughtry all shine in their respective roles
--I recognize they have great vision: Tommy as the first rock opera and Quad taking the rock opera one step further
-- I recognize that they put on great live shows: Live at Leads being a notable example
-- I recognize their influence, most recently on bands like "Green Day"

But... I find them incredibly boring and lacking musically hooks. I know this sounds harsh, but their sound just doesn't do it for me, and aside from the four points I made above, I hear them as their day's Nickelback.
If you think The Who were the Nickelback of their time then you might just be an idiot.

You listed Tommy, Quadrophenia, and Live At Leeds. Have you actually listened to those albums?
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