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Live: Sadler's Wells

Pete Townshend

145 min · 26 tracks · rock music

An exhilarating blend of rock anthems and orchestral arrangements that showcase Townshend's lyrical depth and musical vision.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • orchestral crescendos that elevate
  • nostalgic reflections on youth
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends
  • for long listening sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1996, 'Live: Sadler's Wells' captures Pete Townshend's evolution as a solo artist after his tenure with The Who. At this point, he was exploring orchestral arrangements and deeper lyrical themes, following the success of his earlier works like 'White City: A Novel' (1985). This album represents a culmination of his experiences and artistic growth over a decade.
Stylistic neighbors
The Who· David Bowie· Led Zeppelin

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 One Note 2:08
  • 2 Purcell (Quick Movement) 1:08
  • 3 Teenage Wasteland 7:15
  • 4 Time Is Passing 3:16
  • 5 Love Ain't for Keeping 3:00
  • 6 Goin' Mobile 5:01
  • 7 Greyhound Girl 3:22
  • 8 Tragedy 5:15
  • 9 Mary 6:13
  • 10 I Don't Even Know Myself 5:32
  • 11 Bargain 4:47
  • 12 Gettin' in Tune 4:33
  • 13 Pure and Easy 6:04
  • 14 Baba O'Riley (Orchestral) 10:18

Disc 2

  • 1 Baba O'Riley 5:26
  • 2 Hinterland Rag 3:38
  • 3 Behind Blue Eyes 3:58
  • 4 Let's See Action 6:30
  • 5 Sister Disco 7:03
  • 6 Relay 4:42
  • 7 Who Are You 6:34
  • 8 Join Together 5:20
  • 9 Won't Get Fooled Again 11:35
  • 10 Tragedy Explained 8:25
  • 11 The Song Is Over 5:52
  • 12 Can You Help the One You Really Love 7:57

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