Synthesizers and strings completly dominate this tune over Who instrumentation. Even though its still better then many other songs of the era, it just isn't good material in comparison to past albums. The Who + Disco = Somewhat okay, but should never be done. The vocals (which sound like Entwistle's) are better then what Daltry has provided thus far on the album. ven though its more simplistic instrumentally, the overall feel just makes me bob my head constantly. An Entwistle tune, this song completly overshadows its predescors, and has a cool rock 'n roll feel lacking in the previous two songs.
#The who who are you tv
The middle section between verses again feels like a TV show theme song, probably reinforced by the strings.įinally there's some synthesizer action that sounds cool. It feels more intense, has better playing by Moon, but still seems cheezy and dated. The half-time sections are highlights of this sub-par tune.Įven though it maintains the 70s synthesizer feel of New Song, this song has more of The Who feel to it. A good song to open the album, considering what the rest of the album is like. Synthesizers dominate the track, and even though Entwistle does lay a nifty bass track, the guitar and drum work seems mediocre compared to regular Who standards. This song reminds me of a 70s TV show theme song at some parts. However, in this CD issue, there are numerous bonus tracks that follow the title song, which on the original vinyl release was the last song. This is Moon's farewell album, yet he doesn't shine anywhere near like he used to, until the final track where he gives it his all.
In yet another irony, on the album cover of Who Are You, Moon is sitting on a chair that reads "Not to be taken away." Around the time of the album's release, Moon died by an overdose of drugs that would help in cope with his alchoholism. It is also the last Who album that has Keith Moon behind the drumset. This album was very different than other Who material (described during the song by song breakdown). However, one more album had to be made, and it was made. Keith Moon, rock 'n roll madman, had lived such a rock 'n roll lifestyle that it was taking a toll on him: mentally, physically, and even in his playing. It had been three years since The Who realeased their last album, and the amount of tours they were doing were dwindling each year.
Pete Townshend - Guitar, Piano, Synthesizer, Vocals John Entwistle - Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Vocals
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