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Live at Hull

The Who · 2012

111 min · 32 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · R&B

A raw and electrifying document of The Who's explosive live energy and musical experimentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • explosive live energy experience
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • engaging two-part listening journey
  • cathartic sing-along moments
  • nostalgic vibes of performance

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer polished studio recordings
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
1970s rock opera· live performance energy
Career context
Released in 2012, 'Live at Hull' captures a performance from The Who during their ambitious 'Tommy' tour in 1970. At this point in their career, they were transitioning from rock stars to cultural icons, having just released the groundbreaking rock opera 'Tommy' earlier that year. This album showcases their powerful live performances during a pivotal time of artistic creativity and audience engagement.
Stylistic neighbors
The Kinks· Led Zeppelin· The Rolling Stones
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Alive, She Cried by The Doors — Captures raw live energy and improvisational spirit, echoing the electrifying performances of early 70s rock.
How the West Was Won by Led Zeppelin — Features powerful live renditions that showcase musical experimentation and crowd engagement in a similar era.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Heaven and Hell 4:04
  • 2 I Can’t Explain 2:51
  • 3 Fortune Teller 2:35
  • 4 Tattoo 3:01
  • 5 Young Man Blues 5:41
  • 6 Substitute 2:07
  • 7 Happy Jack 2:12
  • 8 I’m a Boy 2:48
  • 9 A Quick One, While He’s Away 9:51
  • 10 Summertime Blues 3:42
  • 11 Shakin’ All Over 5:09
  • 12 My Generation 15:57

Disc 2

  • 1 Overture 5:30
  • 2 It’s a Boy 0:43
  • 3 1921 2:28
  • 4 Amazing Journey 3:18
  • 5 Sparks 4:14
  • 6 Eyesight to the Blind (The Hawker) 1:56
  • 7 Christmas 3:18
  • 8 The Acid Queen 3:33
  • 9 Pinball Wizard 2:47
  • 10 Do You Think It’s Alright? 0:23
  • 11 Fiddle About 1:14
  • 12 Tommy Can You Hear Me? 0:56
  • 13 There’s a Doctor 0:23
  • 14 Go to the Mirror 3:32
  • 15 Smash the Mirror 1:22
  • 16 Miracle Cure 0:12
  • 17 Sally Simpson 4:08
  • 18 I’m Free 2:24
  • 19 Tommy’s Holiday Camp 1:00
  • 20 We’re Not Gonna Take It 8:19

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