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Re: New Who Brew...
> Am I the only one worried that a new Who album based on "The Boy Who Heard
> Music" would be commercial suicide on the level of Psychoderelict or The Iron
> Man?
No, I have the same fear. It's a little early to be critical but Pete's synopsis of the
storyline doesn't really excite me. Why is Pete writing about children? The press
will have a field day with that.
> I really wish they would just come out swinging with a more straight-ahead
> ROCK album.
Well, the album may still rock. Just because the storyline seems dodgy doesn't mean
the songs will be lame or weak-sounding. I can't see Daltrey allowing that.
> I just don't think this is the right time for a new concept album...
Well, that's Pete "bag," isn't it? He strives for something a little higher, something
a little more complex in his writing. Sometimes the public is interested, sometimes
they're not.
> (I will buy it, but will anyone else?)
One strong song, released as the first single, will do wonders for the sales. Let's
just hope the CD has one strong song!
I know this is all conjecture & I don't mean piss anyone off with my negativity.
I'll be rooting for the band & the album. Hey, we're gonna get new Pete Townshend
songs, with Roger singing, & most likely Zak on drums. We're pretty fortunate.
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