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The Who (Deluxe)

Just downloaded this album yesterday. I have to listen to it some more. It is listenable but it is not The Who. Pete is an excellent song writer and a great guitarist but if you listen to all their records I can't believe that you can not say the Who died with Keith Moon. John Entwistle's death put a stake through it's heart. This is the Pete Townsend Roger Daltrey group. Music has evolved but they have not. As Richard Thompson likes to say,"The Who, now they were art." If you ever saw them live you know how true this is. They were the Nine Inch Nails of their day. This record does not reflect that. 
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tomcy6
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I am also of the opinion that The Who were over when Keith Moon died.  The Who are like The Beatles, replace a member and it's not the same group.

I understand that Townshend and Daltrey put out enjoyable albums and do good shows but they are not the Who.  They should perform as Townshend and Daltrey.  It's not like people wouldn't recognize their names.
big_greg
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I have listened to the new record a few times and really like it.  They're both in their mid 70's. I'm glad I'm not the same guy I was in my 20's and I'm OK with them maturing and not sticking to some formula to prove they're still "The Who".
ericsch
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Pete has severe tinnitus and hearing loss. I  give him a lot of credit that he is still recording and especially touring. 
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onhwy61
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For recent interviews Mr. Townsend had his own issues when playing with Entswitsle and Moon.  Enjoy what it is or would you rather they do a cover version of "Things I Used To Do"?
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uberwaltz
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Stereo5.
Don't worry, it is an excellent album no matter what the worry warts say.
I was taken first listen and it has only improved on subsequent listening sessions.

Of course it is not The Who of old but I believe Townsend and Daltrey have earned the right to perform and release music as The Who.
Who are we to say otherwise?
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