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Who’s Next 1971
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Who’s Next

When The Who released Who’s Next in 1971, they already had a trajectory that had positioned them as a major force in the English music scene. Formed in London in 1964, their sound had been forged through singles like My Generation and the successful concept album Tommy. But with Who’s Next, the band, made up of Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon, took a step forward, exploring new textures and structures that would resonate in rock. The album stands out for how they integrated electronic elements, something Townshend had been investigating, resulting in a powerful and, at the same time, innovative sound for the era.

Year
1971
Songs
9
Duration
43 min 26 seg
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Song list

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01

Baba O’Riley

5:00
02

Bargain

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5:34
03

Love Ain’t for Keeping

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2:11
04

My Wife

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3:36
05

The Song Is Over

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6:19
06

Getting in Tune

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4:49
07

Going Mobile

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3:44
08

Behind Blue Eyes

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3:41
09

Won’t Get Fooled Again

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8:32

About the album

Who’s Next, according to DoReSol

Within Who’s Next, there are songs that immediately capture the band's energy and evolution. Baba O’Riley, for example, opens the record with a synthesizer loop that becomes the basis of an epic piece, demonstrating the audacity to experiment with new sonic tools. Another key track is Behind Blue Eyes, which shows a more introspective and melodic facet, contrasting with the album's overall power. The recording of these songs, many of which became pillars of their repertoire, took place at a time when the band was seeking to consolidate its sonic identity, moving away from the predictable and betting on what they felt was the future of their music.

The impact of Who’s Next is evident in how songs like Won’t Get Fooled Again, with its powerful ending and message, became anthems. The band, which had already been recognized for its influence on the development of sound equipment like the Marshall stack and for its innovations in guitar technique, consolidated its place in rock history with this work. Their approach to composition and performance, often marked by live experimentation and raw energy, laid the groundwork for many subsequent musicians, who found in them a model for how to expand the genre's boundaries.

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