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WHO (Deluxe & Live At Kingston)

The Who

57 min · 14 tracks · hard rock

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

56 /100
Foothills
Higher than 47% of albums we've rated

The album balances classic rock energy with introspective themes, showcasing solid writing and production.

What we noticed

  • The opening track features a steady mid-tempo rhythm that sets a reflective tone, while the subsequent tracks vary in pace and intensity.
  • Several songs incorporate orchestral elements, adding depth to the classic rock instrumentation.
  • The lyrics often reflect personal themes and introspection, with a notable shift in mood towards the latter half of the album.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 All This Music Must Fade 3:20
  • 2 Ball and Chain 4:29
  • 3 I Don’t Wanna Get Wise 3:54
  • 4 Detour 3:46
  • 5 Beads on One String 3:40
  • 6 Hero Ground Zero 4:52
  • 7 Street Song 4:47
  • 8 I’ll Be Back 5:01
  • 9 Break the News 4:30
  • 10 Rockin’ in Rage 4:04
  • 11 She Rocked My World 3:22
  • 12 This Gun Will Misfire 3:35
  • 13 Got Nothing to Prove 3:38
  • 14 Danny and My Ponies 4:04

Reference: MusicBrainz