Tommy

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Japanese-only SHM-CD (Super High Material CD) pressing of this classic rock album. SHM-CDs can be played on any audio player and delivers unbelievably high-quality sound. You won't believe it's the same CD! Universal. 2008.

Tommy had the dubious distinction of being the first-ever rock opera; however, it's none the worse for that, Ken Russell's adaptation notwithstanding. Due largely to Pete Townshend's skill as a songwriter and composer, Tommy tells a coherent story and includes quality rock and roll at the same time, an impressive feat by itself. While surprisingly more linear than the later Quadrophenia, Tommy boasts several songs that stand up well on their own, including the classic "Pinball Wizard," "The Acid Queen," "I'm Free," and "Sally Simpson." Much of the rest doesn't make much sense lyrically unless you listen to the entire album, but you'll probably want to do that anyway, preferably with the lights low and the stereo cranked. — Genevieve Williams

Disc 1

1. Overture
2. It's a Boy
3. 1921
4. Amazing Journey
5. Sparks
6. Eyesight to the Blind (The Hawker)
7. Christmas
8. Cousin Kevin
9. The Acid Queen
10. Underture
11. Do You Think It's Alright?
12. Fiddle About
13. Pinball Wizard
14. There's a Doctor
15. Go to the Mirror!
16. Tommy Can You Hear Me?
17. Smash the Mirror
18. Sensation
19. Miracle Cure
20. Sally Simpson
21. I'm Free
22. Welcome
23. Tommy's Holiday Camp
24. We're Not Gonna Take It
25. See Me Feel Me / Listening to You

Disc 2

1. Out-Takes and Demos: I Was
2. Out-Takes and Demos: Christmas (Out-Take 3)
3. Out-Takes and Demos: Cousin Kevin Model Child
4. Out-Takes and Demos: Young Man Blues (Version 1)
5. Out-Takes and Demos: Tommy Can You Hear Me? (Alt. Version)
6. Out-Takes and Demos: Trying to Get Through
7. Out-Takes and Demos: Sally Simpson (Out-Takes)
8. Out-Takes and Demos: Miss Simpson
9. Out-Takes and Demos: Welcome (Take 2)
10. Out-Takes and Demos: Tommy's Holiday Camp (Band's Version)
11. Out-Takes and Demos: We're Not Gonna Take It (Alt. Version)
12. Out-Takes and Demos: Dogs - Part 2
13. Stereo Only Demos: It's a Boy
14. Stereo Only Demos: Amazing Journey
15. Stereo Only Demos: Christmas
16. Stereo Only Demos: Do You Think It's Alright?
17. Stereo Only Demos: Pinball Wizard

Title: Tommy
Sales Rank: 3416 in Music
Creator: The Who
Label: Geffen Records, 2003-10-28, Audio CD, 2 Discs
Format: Extra tracks, Hybrid SACD, Original recording remastered
Package Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches, 0.35 pounds

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