Zarathustra

The Doors are undoubtedly a brilliant band, with the clarification that Jim Morrison, IMMENSE, let's be clear, may have been excessively idolized while the other three, technically unmatched musicians of their time, have never been valued for all their greatness. Listening to and watching the Doors live is one of the most shocking experiences there are: they are beyond any scheme. :-) I liked the review.

I've never managed to listen to it in full. Verbose, cerebral, cold, and repetitive. The usual instrumental parts diluted ad hoc, the usual hyper-difficult and lengthy solos, the usual references to previous albums (will Portnoy's fight against alcohol ever end? Enough already..), and ever-increasing openings to pop - although those who point out that DT have ALWAYS had a strong pop component are right, since the days of Moore: see Pull Me Under and Another Day (sublime pieces in any case). The review isn’t bad; of course, no one can deny anyone the right to write a review on this site. Also because, paradoxically, discussions ignite more for albums and bands that are heavily talked about rather than for illustrious unknowns (for anyone wanting to see proof of this, they should check out my reviews, which receive very few comments). So, as far as I'm concerned and in line with the spirit of this site, long live the duplicates.

I say that this girl makes me feel pity. But unfortunately, without talent, you don't get anywhere. Especially if you don't know how to manage this lack.

I mean, the Who are the best.

Anyway, Live At Leeds by The Who is, in my opinion, another step... Even though the two bands are very different and therefore difficult to compare. Made In Japan is history. Let's say that both of them are superior, in my opinion.

A phenomenal live performance by one of the greatest bands in history, the purest symbol of hard rock music. The acoustic set is something extraordinary, spine-chilling. Great Page, unmatched John Bonham, irreplaceable Jones. Plant is simply phenomenal :-)

Regarding technical ability, it seems that no one has ever had anything negative to say about this band on this site or elsewhere, so it’s pointless to keep returning to this discussion of technique in all the reviews, because it’s now a given. Let’s start reflecting on the substance and artistic value of the songs of this group: I too, at first, dazzled by the execution technique, was caught up in enthusiasm, but then I realized that their pieces are just a showcase for guitar and keyboard solos. At least since Train Of Thought onward. I've heard conflicting opinions about the concert, but the setlist essentially disappointed everyone a bit. LaBrie too, the usual chicken-like tone, judging by the comments from those who attended the concert.

In my opinion, The Who are the greatest rock band to ever grace the Earth. The only group I think can compete with them is Pink Floyd. It is a historical fact that Keith Moon and John Entwistle revolutionized their respective instruments' approaches: John Bonham, for example, cited Keith Moon as one of his drumming influences. Townshend also changed the way the guitar is played: watching him perform is a spectacle, and certainly his aggressive approach to the instrument was something never seen before, which would later be emulated by countless other guitarists, albeit in different ways. Roger Daltrey was "just" an amazing performer, but he really came into his own later on, let's say from Tommy onwards. He remains, in my opinion, the perfect voice of rock. This genetically, and it seems impossible to deny such evidence in any way.
1) LIVE: The Who are the greatest live band in the history of rock. Townshend, Daltrey, and Moon had the ability to engage the audience like few others, and the art of destroying instruments is just one of their many spectacular tricks. And then there's the quality of the performance itself: stunning harmonies and vocal arrangements that rival those of the Beatles, who, however, did not perform live, delivered flawlessly. To get an idea of all this, I recommend watching "A quick one" on YouTube, particularly the performance at the Rock 'n Roll Circus. There, anyone can get a sense of The Who's incredible live energy.
2) DISCOGRAPHY: Perhaps only Pink Floyd has a discography of such high caliber. "A quick one" is the first example of a mini rock-opera: we’re in 1966. "Tommy" is the first complete rock opera, with all pieces interconnected, recurring themes, and everything that characterizes this genre. Not only did they create the first complete rock opera, but they even followed it up with an even more majestic work like "Quadrophenia," in which lyrics, music, and performances from individual members all reach the top. Not to mention: "Who's Next" is the album containing Behind Blue Eyes and Baba O' Riley, for context. Finally, "The Who By Numbers" is a record of rare beauty and refinement.
3) INFLUENCE EXERTED: Incommensurable. They are among the most covered bands of all time (the Pearl Jam know a thing or two about that). Having made this very personal analysis, it is clear that everyone has their own tastes. ;-)

The review doesn’t add much. The album is a masterpiece: exceptional, refined, and elegant music, played masterfully, with lyrics that are true poetry.