Guy Berger Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 I recently gave this one a listen for the first time in a long time. Much, much better than the overrated Tommy. (And with a less ridiculous story.) The instrumentals are actually pretty good. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 I haven't heard this one in years. I always liked it, the best records by the Who I'd ever bought. The movie wasn't bad either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Berger Posted December 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 The movie wasn't bad either. I haven't seen the movie -- Sting is in it, right? Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 (edited) Don't think so. . . but don't remember specifically. . . been way too long since I saw this. edited for spellin' Edited December 30, 2006 by jazzbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quincy Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 (edited) I recently gave this one a listen for the first time in a long time. Much, much better than the overrated Tommy. (And with a less ridiculous story.) The instrumentals are actually pretty good. Guy Probably the most influencial & beloved album in my life. Played it so much in my teens and early 20s that I only play the proper album nowadays once every 3 years, if that. Could never deal with the loss of seagull noises and other things missing on the CD remix*, so I rotate between the better sounding sides of 2 domestic LPs (one being my partners) and the Track Records import I bought. It was a great album to type term papers to! I was Keith Moon of the typewriter! Even more frightening than the prospect of seeing Sting in the movie is eel pie. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaah! *There are other options. See "White Fang's" guide for anal Who fans or find Lukpac.org site (or hell, Hoffman too.) I just stick with what I grew up with. Edited December 30, 2006 by Quincy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 Yes, it appears Sting played one of the head Mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 Sting had a bit part, like maybe 10 minutes on camera total. Been 20 years since I've seen it, can't remember the details. I totally agree - a great album, and far better than Tommy (which still isn't half bad). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sal Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 I'm embarassed to say that I've never heard this before, nor Tommy. The only Who albums I've heard are "Whose Next" and "Live at Leeds", and I really like them both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 "Quadrophenia" is a wonderful album with a lot of memorable songs ("5:15," "I'm One," "The Punk Meets the Godfather," "The Real Me"). I do love "Tommy," however, silly storyline and all. And very few songs will EVER measure up to the sheer energy of "Pinball Wizard!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcy62 Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 (edited) IMHO 'Who's next' is the best of all albums, 'Tommy' is great, (and if you have a decent vinyl early UK pressing one the best sounding records of his times, like Who's next' and 'Q'). 'Quadrophenia' is a great album too, probably a more coherent story as whole then Tommy. Not sure about the movies, long time since I looked at them. My only problems with 'Q' is that I love motorbikes and hate motor scooters, so I would be a rocker, not a mods, if we speak about transport. Edited December 30, 2006 by porcy62 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Berger Posted December 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 I totally agree - a great album, and far better than Tommy (which still isn't half bad). Maybe 40% bad. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 (edited) OK, a stupid question I could probably dig for -- but I'll post it here for a better answer. Was there a separate (different) soundtrack released for the Quadrophenia movie?? Meaning different from the regular Quadrophenia release?? (Meaning different recordings of he same, or similar material.) And if different, how different?? I know there was a (star-studded) separate Tommy soundtrack, and I always wondered if there was a separate Quadrophenia soundtrack issued, and if it was worth seeking out. Thanks!!! (Oh, and if so -- has it ever been on CD??) Edited December 30, 2006 by Rooster_Ties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 OK, a stupid question I could probably dig for -- but I'll post it here for a better answer. Was there a separate (different) soundtrack released for the Quadrophenia movie?? Meaning different from the regular Quadrophenia release?? (Meaning different recordings of he same, or similar material.) And if different, how different?? I know there was a (star-studded) separate Tommy soundtrack, and I always wondered if there was a separate Quadrophenia soundtrack issued, and if it was worth seeking out. Thanks!!! (Oh, and if so -- has it ever been on CD??) Short answer, yes. There was a soundtrack, and it has been out on CD (in two editions, I think). The original soundtrack contained material from the album that was used in the film, but not the whole double album (I think I remember reading that the tracks had been remixed by John Entwhistle in 1979 for the film). The remastered CD edition contains non-Who tracks that were in the film like James Brown's recording of "Night Train," "He's So Fine" by the Chiffons, "Louie, Louie" by the Kingsmen, and "Green Onions" by Booker T. and the MGs. As to whether it's worth owning, I wouldn't know as I don't own it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 I never liked this album, thought it was overblown and waaaay too long. Side three is probably the best side, but for me, that still ain't much. Who By Numbers covered basically the same ground in much more concise and less pretentious terms. Give me Tommy any day of the week, story and music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 1960 Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Always loved this album. One of my favorite songs from Quadrophenia is the underplayed "Sea and Sand". A great rockin' track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quincy Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 (edited) OK, a stupid question I could probably dig for -- but I'll post it here for a better answer. Was there a separate (different) soundtrack released for the Quadrophenia movie?? Meaning different from the regular Quadrophenia release?? (Meaning different recordings of he same, or similar material.) And if different, how different?? I know there was a (star-studded) separate Tommy soundtrack, and I always wondered if there was a separate Quadrophenia soundtrack issued, and if it was worth seeking out. Thanks!!! (Oh, and if so -- has it ever been on CD??) Short answer, yes. There was a soundtrack, and it has been out on CD (in two editions, I think). The original soundtrack contained material from the album that was used in the film, but not the whole double album (I think I remember reading that the tracks had been remixed by John Entwhistle in 1979 for the film). The remastered CD edition contains non-Who tracks that were in the film like James Brown's recording of "Night Train," "He's So Fine" by the Chiffons, "Louie, Louie" by the Kingsmen, and "Green Onions" by Booker T. and the MGs. As to whether it's worth owning, I wouldn't know as I don't own it! The original vinyl also had the non-Who cuts as it made up side 4. "Listen To The Rhythm Of The Falling Rain" was another song on there. (Gawd, my introduction to James Brown was thru The Who covers on My Generation and this soundtrack! Oh well, at least I got the heads up somehow.) The Entwistle remix was a big deal a the time as Roger & John didn't care for the mix on the original. The vocals & bass are more prominent on the soundtrack. I never had a problem with the original mix but I recall my "basshead" friends being wowed by the new mix. I bought it for the "new" Who songs but as what would happen later with bonus tracks in the end it seemed best that they were left off the original album. Side 4 ended up being my favorite part of the album. I got my vinyl version as a cutout around 1980. Despite being an extreme Who fan at the time I don't think I'd bother unless you find it cheap, are intrigued by remixes or if you ride a G.S. scooter. Edited December 31, 2006 by Quincy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quincy Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 I never liked this album, thought it was overblown and waaaay too long. Side three is probably the best side, but for me, that still ain't much. Who By Numbers covered basically the same ground in much more concise and less pretentious terms. No problem that you don't like Quad much, but I think the subject matter is a bit different between Quad & By Numbers. While both deal with alienation By Numbers seems to have more of a mid-life crisis vibe to it, where Quad is more about a very troubled youth. But yeah, with Pete he's always troubled, so maybe not much difference in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 But yeah, with Pete he's always troubled, so maybe not much difference in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quincy Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 But yeah, with Pete he's always troubled, so maybe not much difference in the end. I read way too interviews back then as I hung on Pete's every word, and boy did he deliver! What cracks me up about Who history is how distressed about growing old Pete was from Who By Numbers thru Empty Glass (I suppose beyond that too.) He was 31 when By Numbers came out and 35 for Empty Glass. For The Farewell Tour, in part a farewell because they were too old to rock 'n' roll he was 37. I guess 30 was the new 70 back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave9199 Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Quadrophenia is one of my favorite Who albums, particularly The Punk Meets The Godfather, Cut My Hair & Helpless Dancer (a lot of emotion in Daltrey's vocal). By Numbers is the only original Who album I'm not that keen on, half of it I liked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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