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The Who by Numbers
Rock · 1975 · 8 tracks

The Who by Numbers

A weary, introspective pivot from rock's loudest band. Stripped-back arrangements and brutal self-honesty replace the grand rock operas of the past.

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It's the album where the world's loudest band finally stops shouting and tells you how they're actually doing.

A weary, alcohol-tinged introspection that trades arena-sized bravado for the quiet anxiety of middle age.

The Who by Numbers · vs · The Who
Vulnerable+4.0σ

Vulnerable saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 8 Tracks
02
However Much I Booze
5:05
04
Dreaming From the Waist
4:10
05
Imagine a Man
4:07
06
Success Story
3:25
07
They Are All in Love
3:03
08
Blue Red and Grey
2:51
09
How Many Friends
4:09
10
In a Hand or a Face
3:25
Moments Worth Waiting For
The jarringly cheerful ukulele strumming on Blue Red and Grey providing a stark contrast to the album's heavy introspection.
The frantic, almost desperate bass runs by John Entwistle during the bridge of Dreaming From the Waist.
The moment the full band crashes into the weary, alcohol-soaked opening of However Much I Booze.
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