Released 11 years ago this June
Truancy: The Very Best of Pete Townshend
Pete Townshend · 2015
75 min · 17 tracks · rock music
A rich tapestry of rock storytelling woven through poignant melodies and Townshend's signature guitar work.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- poignant melodies for reflective moments
- engaging storytelling with guitar emphasis
- for thoughtful afternoon listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer standalone singles over albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2015, Pete Townshend released 'Truancy: The Very Best of Pete Townshend' as a retrospective compilation that showcases his solo career following The Who's peak years. This release came after a period of relative quiet for Townshend, providing a platform to revisit his influential works while he was also preparing for further collaborations and performances with The Who.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Who· David Bowie· Led Zeppelin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pure and Easy 5:33
- 2 Sheraton Gibson 2:36
- 3 (Nothing Is Everything) Let’s See Action 6:23
- 4 My Baby Gives It Away 4:00
- 5 Heart to Hang Onto 4:26
- 6 Keep Me Turning 3:46
- 7 Let My Love Open the Door 2:45
- 8 Rough Boys 4:02
- 9 The Sea Refuses No River 5:53
- 10 Face Dances (Pt. 2) 3:23
- 11 White City Fighting 4:40
- 12 Face the Face 5:52
- 13 I Won’t Run Anymore 4:51
- 14 English Boy 4:49
- 15 You Came Back 4:07
- 16 Guantanamo 4:07
- 17 How Can I Help You 4:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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