THE WHO - QUADROPHENIA (180G 2LP)

The Who Quadrophenia on 180g 2LP

After the 1971 album Who's Next, Pete Townshend returned to the 'rock opera', so dramatically realized through Tommy, with another ambitious double-album masterpiece.  Based around the story of Jimmy, Quadrophenia tells the tale of a young mod and his struggle to come of age in the mid-1960s.  The story also takes its influence from the band's early fans from the original mod era, and its themes of teenage angst and disaffection still resonate strongly today.

The project was intended to reflect the four characters of The Who and features some of Townshend's most inspired, personal songwriting, way ahead of its time in scope and purpose.  Quadrophenia is one of the most widely recognized albums of The Who's career because of its classic depiction of mod culture, its renowned imagery and the magnificent music and powerful performances. The Glyn Johns produced album is hugely significant in popular culture, influencing many other artists, musicians and film-makers, inspiring the classic 1979 British film by Franc Roddam and the U.K. "mod revival" of the 1970s.

The Who Quadrophenia Track Listing:

LP1
1.  I Am the Sea
2.  The Real Me
3.  Quadrophenia
4.  Cut My Hair
5.  The Punk and the Godfather
6.  I'm One
7.  The Dirty Jobs
8.  Helpless Dancer
9.  Is It In My Head?
10. I've Had Enough

LP2
1.  5:15
2.  Sea and Sand
3.  Drowned
4.  Bell Boy
5.  Doctor Jimmy
6.  The Rock
7.  Love Reign O'er Me