Description: Tracks:I Can't ExplainThe Kids Are AlrightHappy JackI Can See for MilesPictures of LilyMy GenerationThe SeekerAnyway, Anyhow, AnywherePinball WizardA Legal MatterBoris the SpiderMagic BusSubstituteI'm a Boy Performer Notes: The Who: Roger Daltrey (vocals), Pete Townshend (guitar, vocals), John Entwistle (bass, vocals), Keith Moon (drums).Originally released on Decca (79184) in November 1971.All songs written by Peter Townshend except "Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere" (Peter Townshend/Roger Daltrey).A collection of singles from the band's career through 1971.Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy has the distinction of being the first in a long line of Who compilations. It also has the distinction of being the best. Part of the reason why it is so successful is that it has an actual purpose. Meaty was designed as a collection of the group's singles, many of which never appeared on albums. The Who recorded their share of great albums during the '60s, but condensing their highlights to just the singles is an electrifying experience. "The Kids Are Alright" follows "I Can't Explain," "I Can See for Miles" bleeds into "Pictures of Lily" and "My Generation," "Magic Bus" gives way to "Substitute" and "I'm a Boy" -- it's an extraordinary lineup, and each song builds on its predecessor's power. Since it was released prior to Who's Next, it contains none of the group's album rock hits, but that's for the best -- their '60s singles have a kinetic, frenzied power that the louder, harder AOR cuts simply couldn't touch. Also, there is such a distinct change in sound with Who's Next that the two eras don't quite sound right on one greatest-hits collection, as My Generation and Who's Better, Who's Best proved. By concentrating on the early years -- when the Who were fresh and Pete Townshend was developing his own songwriting identity -- Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy is musically unified and incredibly powerful. This is what the Who sounded like when they were a great band. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine Format: Vinyl (1 Disc) Country: USA Studio/Live: Studio Release Date: 27 October, 2017 Label: POLYDOR Dimensions: 31.4 x 1 x 31.4 centimeters (0.36 kg)
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Language: Eng
Track #1: I Can't Explain
Track #2: The Kids Are Alright
Track #3: Happy Jack
Track #4: I Can See for Miles
Track #5: Pictures of Lily
Track #6: My Generation
Track #7: The Seeker
Track #8: Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere
Track #9: Pinball Wizard
Track #10: A Legal Matter
Track #11: Boris the Spider
Track #12: Magic Bus
Track #13: Substitute
Track #14: I'm a Boy
Release Year: 2017
Format: Record
Genre: Rock
Record Label: Geffen Records, Gef
Artist: Who
Release Title: Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy