Who's Next

Rolling Stone Rank: 28

Last day before work starts, so expect the frequency of these post to drop off, but I hope to continue to write even if no one reads. I have kind of enjoyed writing about all the music that I'm listening to, in fact today I went back and read some of the earlier posts. quality. Anyways, the summer didn't go exactly as planned, but I definitely enjoyed it. btw, what a great way to end the summer.

Who's Next, the epic album that followed Tommy. Townshends use of synthesizers really makes the album unique from the rest of the music coming out of the rock genre at the time. completely a studio album, which I love, Who's Next starts off with a bang in Baba O'Riley. Most of the songs in the album vary between prog rock, acoustic, or straight rock. But nothing tops the closing song of the album. One of the greatest songs ever written, Won't Get Fooled Again, really brings the album together.

But then it got used in a tv show.... please to enjoy:

Take some time, take a listen, post your thoughts.

Stats:

Album: Who's Next
Artist: The Who
Year: 1971
My Favorite Song: Behind Blue Eyes
Tomorrow: Led Zeppelin

King of the Delta Blues Singers Vol. 1

Rolling Stone Rank: 27

Not much to say about this album, it is really great but it is in the vane of all the other compilations that I have listened to thus far. It's not really the best of listening, but it's truly fascinating tho hear the beginnings of Rock and Roll.

Also, the myths surrounding Robert Johnson are extremely captivating. All the stories revolve around a meeting between Johnson and The Devil. As legend has it, he sold his soul for his musical talent. I can't remember exactly where I read it, but there was this first-hand account of somebody who knew Johnson before and after his "transformation". This type of story-telling is pretty common for the blues genre, people go ape over this kind of stuff.

Anyway, I love the album, but I wouldn't recommend it for a casual fan. The sound just doesn't translate well to 2008. But for you music majors, or blues fans its a great album to have. It shows the beginning of blues, and further along the line, rock.

Take some time, take a listen, post your thoughts.

Stats:

Album: King of the Delta Blues Singers Vol. 1
Artist: Robert Johnson
Year: 1961
My Favorite Song: Hellhound on my Trail
Tomorrow: The Who