The first two discs of this five-disc set also include an assortment of singles and rarities. Picking the better one (mono for me, by a nose) comes down to personal preference. Both sounds acquit themselves well and warrant a spot in any fan’s rotation. The original album shows up here in both a forceful mono version and a detailed stereo version. Musically, the album’s nearly flawless, from the subtle “Sunrise” to the pure power pop and psychedelia that dominates the disc to the aggressive rock of “I Can See for Miles.” “Odorono,” despite (or because of) its cheeky storyline shows an unmatched artistry – triumphant builds and tragicomic deflation in an unforgettable package.
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Instead, they create their own sort of world, full of jingles, yes, but also smart lyrics, unforgettable memories, and more humor than they’d ever again pack into an album. Fortunately, the Who don’t just give an homage to Radio London. The concept of the album, from its commercial jingles to its cover art, pays tribute to pirate radio stations of the 1960s, an experience much less relevant to American audiences. Sell Out owes some of its staying power and some of its neglect to its Britishness.
In the case of Sell Out, the set gives a deep look at a band in transition from its peak pop era into something else, full of ideas and energy as it pins down a remarkable – even if often overlooked – run of music. These big sets too often provide oodles of slightly different versions or almost finished demos. With a new super deluxe box set out, the album gets proper attention (in case the expanded remaster or the two-disc set didn’t provide it). The Who’s later albums, from rock opera Tommy to powerhouse Who’s Next to periodically revived Quadrophenia continue to get more attention, but The Who Sell Out has its own sort of genius that remains exciting over 50 years later.
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