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Two's Missing

The Who · 1987

45 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · R&B

A vibrant collection of live performances and unreleased tracks showcasing The Who's raw energy and lyrical wit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • live energy from varied performances
  • quick bursts of lyrical wit
  • for casual gatherings
  • dynamic pacing with peaks
  • nostalgic vibes from classic tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, cohesive albums
  • dislike live recordings

Where this album fits

Themes
live performance energy· rock legacy reflection
Career context
Released in 1987, 'Two's Missing' came out during a period when The Who were largely inactive as a recording band, following their 1982 album 'It's Hard'. This compilation served as a bridge between their classic era and their eventual return to the studio in the mid-1990s. It reflected on their legacy while providing fans with unreleased material and live recordings.
Stylistic neighbors
The Kinks· Led Zeppelin· The Rolling Stones
Sounds like this from elsewhere
How the West Was Won by Led Zeppelin — Captures raw live energy and rock legacy with extended jams and performances.
Stage by David Bowie — Reflects on live performance vitality while blending theatricality with rock, similar to The Who's energy.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Bald Headed Woman 2:11
  • 2 Under My Thumb 2:38
  • 3 My Wife (live) 6:40
  • 4 I’m a Man 3:14
  • 5 Dogs 3:07
  • 6 Dogs, Part Two 2:28
  • 7 Circles (revised version) 2:31
  • 8 The Last Time 2:51
  • 9 Water 4:35
  • 10 Daddy Rolling Stone 2:50
  • 11 (Love Is Like a) Heat Wave (original version) 2:41
  • 12 Goin’ Down (live) 3:43
  • 13 Motoring 2:51
  • 14 Wasp Man 3:06

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