Pete Townshend Live BAM 1993
Pete Townshend · 2003
143 min · 36 tracks · rock music
A raw and intimate performance blending Townshend's storytelling with his signature rock sound.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it highlights Townshend's continued relevance in rock music, bridging generational gaps with live renditions of beloved tracks. It received positive critical attention for its candidness and authenticity, further solidifying his legacy as a solo artist.
- Best for
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks raw intimacy of live performance engaging storytelling through song
- Context
- By 2003, Pete Townshend was navigating a solo career that followed his time as The Who's iconic guitarist and songwriter. This live album captures his artistry during a period of reflection after the band's reunion and tours in the late 1990s, showcasing both classic hits and newer material.
- 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 Intro 1:25
- 2 English Boy 5:28
- 3 Meher Baba M3 3:48
- 4 Let's Get Pretentious 2:27
- 5 Meher Baba M4 (Signal Box) 3:33
- 6 Early Morning Dreams 2:53
- 7 I Want That Thing 4:21
- 8 Intro: Outlive the Dinosaur 0:53
- 9 Outlive the Dinosaur 3:34
- 10 Gridlife 1 1:19
- 11 Flame (Demo) 0:50
- 12 Now and Then 4:02
- 13 I Am Afraid 5:30
- 14 Gridlife 2 2:05
- 15 Don't Try to Make Me Real 3:22
- 16 Intro: Predictable 0:43
- 17 Predictable 2:00
- 18 Flame 1:45
- 19 Meher Baba M5 (Vivaldi) 1:58
- 20 Fake It 3:29
- 21 Intro: Now and Then (reprise) 0:59
- 22 Now and Then (reprise) 2:53
- 23 Baba O'Riley (demo) Standout 1:19
- 24 English Boy (reprise) Standout 9:47
Disc 2
- 1 Pinball Wizard / See Me Feel Me / Listening to You Standout 6:34
- 2 Let My Love Open the Door 2:56
- 3 Rough Boys 4:23
- 4 Behind Blue Eyes 3:49
- 5 The Kids Are Alright 2:56
- 6 Keep Me Turning 5:02
- 7 Eminence Front 5:52
- 8 A Little Is Enough 6:10
- 9 You Better You Bet 5:48
- 10 Face the Face 4:45
- 11 Won't Get Fooled Again/Let's See Action 13:46
- 12 Magic Bus 10:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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