Album of the day (#501): Tommy by The Who

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Today's album of the day

Tommy by The Who (View album)

Year: 1969.
Overall rank: 119.
Average rating: 82/100 (from 283 votes).

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Tracks:
1. Overture
2. It's A Boy
3. 1921
4. Amazing Journey
5. Sparks
6. Eyesight To The Blind (The Hawker)
7. Christmas
8. Cousin Kevin
9. The Acid Queen
10. Underture
11. Do You Think It's Alright?
12. Fiddle About
13. Pinball Wizard
14. There's A Doctor
15. Go To The Mirror!
16. Tommy Can You Hear Me?
17. Smash The Mirror
18. Sensation
19. Miracle Cure
20. Sally Simpson
21. I'm Free
22. Welcome
23. Tommy's Holiday Camp
24. We're Not Gonna Take It

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Hayden · #2 | Posted: 03/31/2012 20:15 | Post subject:

As much as I love the Who, I just consider this a flop Neutral

It's a chore to listen to, without any sort of redeemability.

Ah well. Nice story I guess, even though they didn't make it Laughing

And Pinball Wizard is always a nice spin.

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40footwolf · #3 | Posted: 03/31/2012 20:17 | Post subject:

A highly enjoyable almost-masterpiece that doesn't quite manage to pull it off. In my experience it has mystical healing properties. Am I joking? You'll never know.
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Jhereko · #4 | Posted: 03/31/2012 20:33 | Post subject:

a god damned mess. It has some startlingly beautiful moments shining out (not even whole songs) throughout and the bizarre concept has always been fascinating. Still, it misses the mark by quite a large margin.
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CellarDoor · #6 | Posted: 03/31/2012 21:22 | Post subject:

If it's as bad as the movie, I'll stay away from it.
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Necharsian · #7 | Posted: 03/31/2012 21:35 | Post subject:

...but it's got Pinball Wizard!
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RFNAPLES · #8 | Posted: 03/31/2012 21:37 | Post subject:

Best track: Pinball Wizard
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makes me throw up in my mouth a little bit