The Who Sell Out
The Who · 1967
71 min · 23 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · R&B
A kaleidoscopic blend of pop, rock, and satire that critiques consumer culture with inventive soundscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- kaleidoscopic sound explorations
- quirky humor and satire
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- short bursts of creativity
- playful interludes and transitions
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, linear albums
- dislike experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Themes
- consumer culture satire· 1960s youth rebellion· psychedelic soundscapes
- Career context
- Released on December 15, 1967, 'The Who Sell Out' was The Who's third studio album, following their groundbreaking record 'A Quick One.' At this point in their career, they were transitioning from energetic mod anthems to more complex and experimental sounds, marking a pivotal shift in their artistic direction.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Kinks· Led Zeppelin· The Rolling Stones
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Something Else by The Kinks by The Kinks — Shares a similar satirical lens on British life with intricate melodies and lush arrangements.The Man Who Sold the World by David Bowie — Explores themes of identity and consumerism, wrapped in eclectic and experimental rock sounds.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Armenia City in the Sky 3:48
- 2 Heinz Baked Beans 1:00
- 3 Mary Anne With the Shaky Hand 2:29
- 4 Odorono 2:34
- 5 Tattoo 2:51
- 6 Our Love Was 3:23
- 7 I Can See for Miles 4:44
- 8 I Can’t Reach You 3:03
- 9 Medac 0:57
- 10 Relax 2:41
- 11 Silas Stingy 3:07
- 12 Sunrise 3:06
- 13 Rael 1 5:45
- 14 Rael 2 1:28
- 15 Glittering Girl 3:59
- 16 Melancholia 3:22
- 17 Someone’s Coming 2:40
- 18 Jaguar 3:01
- 19 Early Morning Cold Taxi 3:25
- 20 Hall of the Mountain King 4:19
- 21 Girl’s Eyes 3:50
- 22 Mary Anne With the Shaky Hand (alternative version) 3:21
- 23 Glow Girl 2:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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