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1001 Albums you must hear before you die
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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 unl
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Manufacturer: Import
Release date: 2 February 1998
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0731453104327 UPC: 731453104327
Release date: 2 February 1998
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0731453104327 UPC: 731453104327
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