Truancy: The Very Best of Pete Townshend cover

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