The Quiet Ones

[Greg Adams]

Hi Jon and the rest..

I have been a WHO fan since around 74 (heard Live at Leeds, and got Who's
Next within a month or so later, round Christmas), and just bought up
everything vinyl, later on cd and so on...

I have been looking forward to the album, and have kept up with IGTC and O&S
since I have been on the Internet, since about '95 (I think!)

I have heard pretty much everything that was available pre-release of the
album, so I had already decided to buy the album, because what I heard was
pretty good.  My faves at the moment, seem to be the following: Black
Widow's Eyes, It's Not Enough, We Got A Hit (Ext. version), Mirror Door, Tea
& Theatre.  I pretty much like the whole album, but am still getting used to
In The Ether (that whole voice thing is just a bit ~different~ for me).  I
decided to pick up the Walmart version, because BB is an hour away, and I
couldn't wait til I could go get it there...

For my part, the reviewers don't really speak from a fan's viewpoint, moreso
from the viewpoint of someone who knows only what hit the radio in their
decade.  Even if I wasn't a WHO fan, I think I could look at this
objectively, understanding (say with Roger's vocals) that with Roger is NOT
a spring chicken, so WHY would I expect him to sound exactly like the WHO'S
NEXT period.  For me, the WHOLE matters (songs - are they written,played
well), and I am still amazed these guys still do what they do NOW.  There is
great fire in Roger & Pete's work still, and it shows.  As with everyone, I
miss John and Keith's contributions, but I think there is nothing to be
ashamed of here.  This is a GREAT album ...

Greg A.


On 11/3/06, Keithjmoon70 at aol.com <Keithjmoon70 at aol.com> wrote:
>
> Any "lurkers" enjoying this album?  It's usually the ones that
> remain  silent
> who have the most to say. I'd like to hear more!
>
> Jon in Mi.
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Greg A.