the who - ultimate collection is a double CD greatest hits album for British rock band the who. contained here are 39 tracks a very high and consistent quality. all the recognisable songs are here including 'my generation', 'wont get fooled again' and 'pinball wizard'. the songwriting largely ... Read review
such as "I Can't Explain", "Substitute" and the definitive anthem of the time "My Generation". "I Can See For Miles" heralds the band's coming of age preceding son...
Substitute I'm A Boy Boris The Spider Happy Jack Pictures Of Lily I Can See For Miles Call Me Lightning Magic Bus Pin-ball Wizard I'm Free See Me Feel Me Seeker Summerti...
Ultimate Collection - Who
The Ultimate Who Collection kicks off with the three-minute pop gems of their early days ... more
such as "I Can't Explain", "Substitute" and the definitive anthem of the time "My Generation". "I Can See For Miles" heralds the band's coming of age preceding songs like "Magic Bus" and the classics from Tommy including "See Me, Feel Me" and of course "Pinball Wizard". Further highlights on disc one are "Summertime Blues" from the Live at Leeds album where Roger has never sounded in finer voice, and perhaps one of the best rock moments ever "Won't Get Fooled Again". Disc two includes less well known hits but does boast the best bits from their film Quadrophenia. Still as powerful without the visuals, they attack "Love Reign O'er Me" like they really mean every single note and word. During the 70s they toned down the raw rock they captured at the turn of the decade and embraced the pop sensibility of their youth, settling for a handsome blend of very British guitar pop and solid power chords best defined by "You Better You Bet". Unlike the Beatles or Rolling Stones, The Who's image has remained anti-establishment despite being no less gentrified than their wrinkly peers, probably due to their music sounding as angsty and passionate now as it did over 30 years ago. --David Trueman
such as "I Can't Explain", "Substitute" and the definitive anthem of the time "My Generation". "I Can See For Miles" heralds the band's coming of age preceding songs like "Magic Bus" and the classics from Tommy including "See Me, Feel Me" and of course "Pinball Wizard". Further highlights on disc one are "Summertime Blues" from the Live at Leeds album where Roger has never sounded in finer voice, and perhaps one of the best rock moments ever "Won't Get Fooled Again". Disc two includes less well known hits but does boast the best bits from their film Quadrophenia. Still as powerful without the visuals, they attack "Love Reign O'er Me" like they really mean every single note and word. During the 70s they toned down the raw rock they captured at the turn of the decade and embraced the pop sensibility of their youth, settling for a handsome blend of very British guitar pop and solid power chords best defined by "You Better You Bet". Unlike the Beatles or Rolling Stones, The Who's image has remained anti-establishment despite being no less gentrified than their wrinkly peers, probably due to their music sounding as angsty and passionate now as it did over 30 years ago. --David Trueman
such as "I Can't Explain", "Substitute" and the definitive anthem of the time "My Generation". "I Can See For Miles" heralds the band's coming of age preceding songs like "Magic Bus" and the classics from Tommy including "See Me, Feel Me" and of course "Pinball Wizard". Further highlights on disc one are "Summertime Blues" from the Live at Leeds album where Roger has never sounded in finer voice, and perhaps one of the best rock moments ever "Won't Get Fooled Again". Disc two includes less well known hits but does boast the best bits from their film Quadrophenia. Still as powerful without the visuals, they attack "Love Reign O'er Me" like they really mean every single note and word. During the 70s they toned down the raw rock they captured at the turn of the decade and embraced the pop sensibility of their youth, settling for a handsome blend of very British guitar pop and solid power chords best defined by "You Better You Bet". Unlike the Beatles or Rolling Stones, The Who's image has remained anti-establishment despite being no less gentrified than their wrinkly peers, probably due to their music sounding as angsty and passionate now as it did over 30 years ago. --David Trueman
Ultimate Collection - Who
The Ultimate Who Collectionkicks off with the three-minute pop gems of their early days ... more
such as "I Can't Explain", "Substitute" and the definitive anthem of the time "My Generation". "I Can See For Miles" heralds the band's coming of age preceding songs like "Magic Bus" and the classics fromTommyincluding "See Me, Feel Me" and of course "Pinball Wizard". Further highlights on disc one are "Summertime Blues" from theLive at Leedsalbum where Roger has never sounded in finer voice, and perhaps one of the best rock moments ever "Won't Get Fooled Again".Disc two includes less well known hits but does boast the best bits from their filmQuadrophenia. Still as powerful without the visuals, they attack "Love Reign O'er Me" like they really mean every single note and word. During the 70s they toned down the raw rock they captured at the turn of the decade and embraced the pop sensibility of their youth, settling for a handsome blend of very British guitar pop and solid power chords best defined by "You Better You Bet". Unlike the Beatles or Rolling Stones, The Who's image has remained anti-establishment despite being no less gentrified than their wrinkly peers, probably due to their music sounding as angsty and passionate now as it did over 30 years ago. --David Trueman
such as "I Can't Explain", "Substitute" and the definitive anthem of the time "My Generation". "I Can See For Miles" heralds the band's coming of age preceding songs like "Magic Bus" and the classics fromTommyincluding "See Me, Feel Me" and of course "Pinball Wizard". Further highlights on disc one are "Summertime Blues" from theLive at Leedsalbum where Roger has never sounded in finer voice, and perhaps one of the best rock moments ever "Won't Get Fooled Again".Disc two includes less well known hits but does boast the best bits from their filmQuadrophenia. Still as powerful without the visuals, they attack "Love Reign O'er Me" like they really mean every single note and word. During the 70s they toned down the raw rock they captured at the turn of the decade and embraced the pop sensibility of their youth, settling for a handsome blend of very British guitar pop and solid power chords best defined by "You Better You Bet". Unlike the Beatles or Rolling Stones, The Who's image has remained anti-establishment despite being no less gentrified than their wrinkly peers, probably due to their music sounding as angsty and passionate now as it did over 30 years ago. --David Trueman
such as "I Can't Explain", "Substitute" and the definitive anthem of the time "My Generation". "I Can See For Miles" heralds the band's coming of age preceding songs like "Magic Bus" and the classics fromTommyincluding "See Me, Feel Me" and of course "Pinball Wizard". Further highlights on disc one are "Summertime Blues" from theLive at Leedsalbum where Roger has never sounded in finer voice, and perhaps one of the best rock moments ever "Won't Get Fooled Again".Disc two includes less well known hits but does boast the best bits from their filmQuadrophenia. Still as powerful without the visuals, they attack "Love Reign O'er Me" like they really mean every single note and word. During the 70s they toned down the raw rock they captured at the turn of the decade and embraced the pop sensibility of their youth, settling for a handsome blend of very British guitar pop and solid power chords best defined by "You Better You Bet". Unlike the Beatles or Rolling Stones, The Who's image has remained anti-establishment despite being no less gentrified than their wrinkly peers, probably due to their music sounding as angsty and passionate now as it did over 30 years ago. --David Trueman
such as "I Can't Explain", "Substitute" and the definitive anthem of the time "My Generation". "I Can See For Miles" heralds the band's coming of age preceding songs like "Magic Bus" and the classics fromTommyincluding "See Me, Feel Me" and of course "Pinball Wizard". Further highlights on disc one are "Summertime Blues" from theLive at Leedsalbum where Roger has never sounded in finer voice, and perhaps one of the best rock moments ever "Won't Get Fooled Again".Disc two includes less well known hits but does boast the best bits from their filmQuadrophenia. Still as powerful without the visuals, they attack "Love Reign O'er Me" like they really mean every single note and word. During the 70s they toned down the raw rock they captured at the turn of the decade and embraced the pop sensibility of their youth, settling for a handsome blend of very British guitar pop and solid power chords best defined by "You Better You Bet". Unlike the Beatles or Rolling Stones, The Who's image has remained anti-establishment despite being no less gentrified than their wrinkly peers, probably due to their music sounding as angsty and passionate now as it did over 30 years ago. --David Trueman
spans the legendary rock band's career from mid-60s to late 70s. Disc three is really there as an incentive for completists as it's only got four alternate versions and two CR-ROM videos; it's the first two that really capture the best of the classic four-piece. It kicks off with the three-minute pop gems of their early days such as "I Can't Explain", "Substitute" and the definitive anthem of the time "My Generation". "I Can See For Miles" heralds the band's coming of age preceding songs like "Magic Bus" and the classics fromTommyincluding "See Me, Feel Me" and of course "Pinball Wizard". Further highlights on disc one are "Summertime Blues" from theLive at Leedsalbum where Roger has never sounded in finer voice, and perhaps one of the best rock moments ever "Won't Get Fooled Again".Disc two includes less well known hits but does boast the best bits from their filmQuadrophenia. Still as powerful without the visuals, they attack "Love Reign O'er Me" like they really mean every single note and word. During the 70s they toned down the raw rock they captured at the turn of the decade and embraced the pop sensibility of their youth, settling for a handsome blend of very British guitar pop and solid power chords best defined by "You Better You Bet". Unlike the Beatles or Rolling Stones, The Who's image has remained anti-establishment despite being no less gentrified than their wrinkly peers, probably due to their music sounding as angsty and passionate now as it did over 30 years ago. --David Trueman
A review by gregcom on Ultimate Collection, The - Who (The) December 18th, 2008
Author's product rating:
Originality
Groundbreaking
Lyrics
Sublime
Quality and consistency of tracks
Flawless
How does it compare to the artist's other releases
Outstanding
Value for Money
Excellent
Advantages:
39 genuinely great songs
Disadvantages:
doesnt include latest album
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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the who - ultimate collection is a double CD greatest hits album for British rock band the who. contained here are 39 tracks a very high and consistent quality. all the recognisable songs are here including 'my generation', 'wont get fooled again' and 'pinball wizard'. the songwriting largely by pete townshend errs towards a narrative style. townshend unique guitar style is great throughout and the high quality musicianship really is a constant in this collection. keith moon is at his energetic best. john entwistle thumps the bass and roger daltry finds a voice for every song. the inlay includes a detailed band biography along with lots of excellent photos.
unfortunately this album was published before the whos most recent album endless wire, so there may be a couple of songs missing from your ideal who collection. overall this is a fantastic quality album and would make an ideal starting point for anyone looking to get into the music of the who.
Advantages: Includes Every Who hit plus two new songs Disadvantages: The two new songs are average
...The Who. Four members, two dead, one questioned over internet paedophilia and one a bit handy with his fists who once played Chesney Hawkes' dad in a film called "Buddy". It shouldn't work, but it does. THIS IS, AFTER ALL, THE WHO!
If it wasn't for 1996's "Who's Better Who's Best" and 2002's "TheUltimateCollection", this would have been a great idea, but three best ofs in eight years smells a little of sell out. However, they ARE headlining this year's Isle Of Wight Festival and this compilation has presumably been released to coincide with that and help recruit a younger audience.
The usual suspects are included: the stuttering "My Generation", the proto-Brit Pop "I Can't Explain", the dire "Squeeze Box" (about an accordion), "I Can See For Miles", "Substitute" and the comeback 1980 single - and best of the bunch - "You...
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Label / Distributor: Universal Music TV / Universal Music
Pieces in Set: 2
Studio / Live: Mixed
Format: Performer
EAN: 44006523422
Catalogue Number: 652342
Additional notes
Album Notes: 'The Ultimate Collection' supersedes previous Universal Who collections - 'Who's Better Who's Best' and 'My Generation' - as it traces their career from 1964's 'I Can't Explain' right through to 1982's 'Eminence Front'. Twenty of the forty tracks featured here were UK top 40 hits. Although the band never had a no.1 hit their two no.2 hits, 'My Generation' and 'I'm A Boy', are included.
Titles on disc 1
1.: I Can't Explain
2.: Anyway Anyhow Anywhere
3.: My Generation
4.: Kids Are Alright
5.: Legal Matter
6.: Substitute
7.: I'm A Boy
8.: Boris The Spider
9.: Happy Jack
10.: Pictures Of Lily
11.: I Can See For Miles
12.: Call Me Lightning
13.: Magic Bus
14.: Pinball Wizard
15.: I'm Free
16.: See Me Feel Me
17.: Seeker
18.: Summertime Blues (live)
19.: My Wife
20.: Baba O'Riley
21.: Bargain
22.: Behind Blue Eyes
23.: Won't Get Fooled Again
Titles on disc 2
1.: Let's See Action
2.: Pure And Easy
3.: Join Together
4.: Long Live Rock
5.: Real Me
6.: 5.15
7.: Love Reign O'er Me
8.: Squeeze Box
9.: Who Are You
10.: Had Enough
11.: Sister Disco
12.: You Better You Bet
13.: Don't Let Go The Coat
14.: Quiet One
15.: Another Tricky Day
16.: Athena
17.: Eminence Front
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