The Who Mailing List Digest V5 #223 -Reply

[Eric Tischler <EricT@ACA.ORG>]

>For example, the blueprint for the albums seem very similar with
recurring musical chords. Quad, Tommy and JC all have a final anthem to
bring the concept to a close.

I just have to point out that pretty much ALL musicals do/have the above.
Pete used these gimmicks to imply the records were thematic, knowing
people would recognize the theatrical devices from other musicals
and therefore assume he, too, had a narrative at work.