Re: To Album or Not to Album.....Questions...

[Keithjmoon70@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 9/10/02 9:45:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
Kevin.ONeal@vtmednet.org writes:


> If they don't do something new right now,  it won't matter anyway.
> 
> Disagree.  They would go out having kicked ass over the last 6 years,
> particularly in the face of adversity.  We need to appreciate the *fact*
> that The Who's reputation will already take a hit by simply continuing
> without John.
> How big a hit?  Time will tell.  We'll have to wait and see if the asshole
> critics get play.
> 
> 

Not what I meant.  We all know what they did in the last 6 years, but 
prospective new fans don't care because there is nothing out that is on the 
radio.  They had a goal and some songs that came as a result of their 6 year 
labor. You mentioned future generations digging into their past.  Nothing 
will cause future generations to take notice more than a hit album, and this 
album can be made because they have many taking notice now as a result of 
this tour. They also have a kick ass band and Pete Townshend.  Even John's 
death brought them incredible press that could work in their favor.  All of 
my friends heard about it. That is why I think that it is now or never. 


>>CFNY was the consummation.  That could have easily been the last hurrah and
sent our boys into history as the rightful kings they are.

I really have to agree with this. Had I not seen them on this current tour 
however, I may  be holding onto  this view instead of the one that I have. 
(Did that make sense?)



>>But...
John died.
That changes lots of things whether we like it or not.
It's changed things.

And how do we know that what they may come out with won't  be good? They sure 
as hell sound good live. Who knows, Maybe the chemistry will work.  Maybe 
Roger will be able to step forward.  Maybe Pete will feel better about not 
having to put two or three John songs on the album.  I have no idea.  These 
are all hypotheticals.  But they did say  that if it was rubbish, they 
wouldn't put it out, right? Ha.  Maybe after Pete and Roger go, they can 
release it and it will give us all something to talk about and I will 
probably be saying I told you guys!!

Until then, Mark, I think that it is your move...

Jon in Mi.