Who by the numbers and Face Dances

["Jauvin, Jean-Pierre" <Jean-Pierre.Jauvin@Cognos.COM>]

Hi All,


Can someone please explain to me why The Who by Numbers and Face Dances
always get such bad reviews? Actually, they are two of my favorite
albums. I didn't start listening to the Who until the late 70s and ever
since I never could understand why all the negative press. 

For what's its worth, here are my feelings;

By Numbers

Slip Kids: rating: B  Creative rythm and melody.
However much I booze: A+  One of those songs I wish I could have
written.
Squeezebox: C. Fun but that's about it.
Dreaming from the waist. A+++. Probable my favorite who song (tied with
Bargain)
Imagine a man: A+ Pure poetry
In a hand or face: D
How many friends have I really got? B+ Pure emotion. Reminds me of some
of the stuff on Stones' Goat Head Soup, not sure why
They're all in love: B+
Blue Red and Grey: A    Good demonstration of Pete's ability to express
himself like no other

Face Dances

You better you bet: B  Fit into the 80s
Cache Cache: B
Daily Records: A  Any others agree?
Did you steal my money:  B 
How can you do it alone: C+   The bass line is great, so is the pseudo
bagpipe bridge
Another tricky day A  I Love the middle part. Anchor the bass on F while
guitar plays Eb then Ebmin! Try it!  
The quiet one: D

I probably forgot a couple of songs.

Am I out to lunch?? Can someone please tell me why both these albums
have such bad reputations??



Regards,







Jean Pierre Jauvin
Director Business Development &
Strategic Alliances
Cognos Inc