Lifehouse Chronicles
Pete Townshend · 2000
378 min · 78 tracks · rock music
A sprawling rock opera blending classic melodies with introspective lyrics and orchestral elements.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its attempt to resurrect the lost narrative of Townshend's 'Lifehouse' project, which was initially scrapped decades earlier. Critically, it was well-received and highlighted Townshend's enduring influence on rock music, reaffirming his status as a formidable songwriter. In addition, it brought attention back to The Who's legacy, reigniting interest in their seminal works.
- Best for
- dynamic journey through varied pacing immersive experience for long drives reflective moments during quiet evenings
- Context
- By the time 'Lifehouse Chronicles' was released in 2000, Pete Townshend had already established himself as a rock icon through his work with The Who. This album serves as a retrospective culmination of his ambitious 'Lifehouse' project from the early 1970s, showcasing both previously unreleased material and reimagined classics, marking a significant moment in his solo career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kim Wilde· Duran Duran· giorge mijael· Kate Bush· Ringo Starr· 10cc· Bee Gees· Joe Jackson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Teenage Wasteland Standout 6:46
- 2 Goin' Mobile 4:13
- 3 Baba O'Riley Standout 7:44
- 4 Time Is Passing 3:25
- 5 Love Ain't for Keeping 1:31
- 6 Bargain 4:28
- 7 Too Much of Anything 5:34
- 8 Music Must Change 4:40
- 9 Greyhound Girl 3:05
- 10 Mary 4:15
- 11 Behind Blue Eyes 3:25
- 12 Babe O'Riley (instrumental) 9:48
- 13 Sister Disco 6:50
Disc 2
- 1 I Don't Even Know Myself 5:27
- 2 Put the Money Down 5:50
- 3 Pure and Easy Standout 8:34
- 4 Getting in Tune 4:03
- 5 Let's See Action 6:19
- 6 Slip Kid 3:56
- 7 Relay 4:15
- 8 Who Are You 7:37
- 9 Join Together 6:23
- 10 Won't Get Fooled Again 8:29
- 11 Song Is Over 5:41
Disc 3
- 1 Baba M1 (O'Riley 2nd Movement) 3:04
- 2 Who Are You (Gateway remix) 9:03
- 3 Behind Blue Eyes (new version) 3:57
- 4 Baba M2 (2nd Movement, Pt. 1) 3:17
- 5 Pure and Easy (original demo reworked) 9:15
- 6 Vivaldi (Baba M5 on Phsychoderelict) 2:42
- 7 Who Are You (Gateway remix) (live, 1998) 12:47
- 8 Hinterland Rag (Piano Rag for Three Hands) 2:49
- 9 Pure & Easy (new version) 4:46
- 10 Can You Help the One You Really Love? (demo) 5:04
- 11 Won't Get Fooled Again (live, 1998) 11:29
Disc 4
- 1 One Note - Prologue 1:26
- 2 Fantasia Upon One Note 1:00
- 3 Baba O'Riley Standout 9:36
- 4 Sonata K:212 4:17
- 5 Tragedy 4:23
- 6 No. 4 Aria 2:40
- 7 No. 2 Giga 2:24
- 8 No. 6 In D Minor 2:36
- 9 No. 3 Adagio and Allegro 4:30
- 10 Hinterland Rag 3:32
- 11 Sonata K:213 4:25
- 12 Overture 3:21
- 13 Allegro 1:59
- 14 Air 0:58
- 15 Rondeau Minuet 1:48
- 16 Air 1:14
- 17 Jig 1:23
- 18 Chaconne 2:31
- 19 Air 0:47
- 20 Minuet 1:18
- 21 Overture 3:26
- 22 Tragedy Explained 6:26
- 23 One Note - Epilogue 1:20
- 24 Fantasia Upon One Note 2:48
Disc 5
- 1 [untitled] 3:27
- 2 [untitled] 4:44
- 3 [untitled] 7:00
- 4 [untitled] 7:55
- 5 [untitled] 5:30
- 6 [untitled] 6:35
- 7 [untitled] 4:09
- 8 [untitled] 5:02
- 9 [untitled] 7:20
- 10 [untitled] 5:27
Disc 6
- 1 [untitled] 4:27
- 2 [untitled] 5:39
- 3 [untitled] 6:06
- 4 [untitled] 6:03
- 5 [untitled] 5:07
- 6 [untitled] 4:39
- 7 [untitled] 4:58
- 8 [untitled] 4:31
- 9 [untitled] 8:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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