Tommy vs Quadrophenia

BrainofBGA
BrainofBGA Australia Posts: 4,558
in Other Music
I recently sat down and watched a documentary on the Quadrophenia album here in Australia and it got me thinking that I really should purchase this album. However which is the better album? Quadrophenia or Tommy? I don't own either and thought why not ask some seasoned professionals on this board. So....Quadrophenia or Tommy?
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  • 63schoefflin
    63schoefflin Posts: 2,581
    Quad for me
    '08- Camden 1-2   '09- Chicago 2; Spectrum 1-4
    '10- MSG 1-2   '11- PJ20
    '12- MIA; DeLuna '13- Wrigley; Pitt; Brooklyn 1-2; Philly 1-2; Baltimore; Seattle
    '14- Denver   '16- Philly 1-2; MSG 2
    '17- Pilgrimage Music Fest (Eddie)
    '18- Fenway
  • Empty Glass
    Empty Glass In Rob's shed Posts: 12,329
    Quadrophenia is the greatest album of all time. It's worth your while to purchase both, but Quad should come first
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  • SD48277
    SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    Empty Glass wrote: »
    Quadrophenia is the greatest album of all time. It's worth your while to purchase both, but Quad should come first

    ^^^ This.
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  • RobbyD462
    RobbyD462 Victoria BC Posts: 4,812
    Only one Who album for me and that's
    Who's Next
    I like live at Leeds but couldn't get into Tommy or Quad even though I have both vinyls lol
    -Seattle,Wash-Key Arena-9/21/9 -Vancouver,B.C-Rogers Arena-12/4/13 -Vancouver,BC-Rogers Arena-5/6/24
    -Seattle,Wash-Key Arena-9/22/9 -Pemberton,B.C-7/17/16
    -Vancouver,B.C-GM Place -9/25/9 -Seattle,Wash-Safeco Field-8/8/18
    -Vancouver,B.C-Pacific Coliseum-9/25/11 -Seattle,Wash-Safeco Field-8/10/18
    -Misoula,MT-Adams Field House-9/30/12 -Vancouver,BC-Rogers Arena-5/4/24

  • 63schoefflin
    63schoefflin Posts: 2,581
    Let's put it like this.... Quad was one of the albums that my one class in college focused on as some of the most important in the 20th century.
    '08- Camden 1-2   '09- Chicago 2; Spectrum 1-4
    '10- MSG 1-2   '11- PJ20
    '12- MIA; DeLuna '13- Wrigley; Pitt; Brooklyn 1-2; Philly 1-2; Baltimore; Seattle
    '14- Denver   '16- Philly 1-2; MSG 2
    '17- Pilgrimage Music Fest (Eddie)
    '18- Fenway
  • JOEJOEJOE
    JOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,822
    Quad is an amazing album.....make sure to see the movie as well!
  • weddingparade
    weddingparade Posts: 1,179
    the new live from london quad dvd made my year last year
    SO GOOD OMG
  • samjam
    samjam New York Posts: 9,283
    Quadrophenia is in a league of its own
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    2018: Barcelona, Wrigleyx2
  • red mos
    red mos Posts: 4,953
    Quad.
    PJ: 10/14/00 06/09/03 10/4/09 11/15/13 11/16/13 10/08/14
    EV Solo: 7/11/11 11/12/12 11/13/12
  • Who Princess
    Who Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    Quad.
    If you saw the documentary I'm thinking of, it gave some very good background to the story and themes.

    I've had a few people tell me they had a hard time getting into Quad. If you enjoyed the documentary though you'll probably like the album.

    I love both Tommy and Quad but Quad is in a class by itself. It's Pete's masterpiece.
    "The stars are all connected to the brain."
  • BrainofBGA
    BrainofBGA Australia Posts: 4,558
    Thanks so far for the feedback. Quad hands down so far! The documentary was so good. Went through where it was recorded, some locals who were photographed for the album, the ups and downs of the band during recording, spoke to both Pete and roger too. Great archival footage especially of Moon.
    Melbourne #1 '98
    Melbourne #2 '03
    Melbourne #3 '03
    Melbourne #1 '06
    Melbourne #3 '06
    Melbourne '09
    Melbourne '14
  • DewieCox
    DewieCox Posts: 11,432
    edited January 2015
    I always liked some of The Who's stuff, but when I sat and listened to Quadrophenia for the first time, it made realize why they're lumped in with the Zep's ans Floyds of the musical universe. Just a masterpiece from beginning to end.

    That's a really great documentary.
  • MedozK
    MedozK Tennessee Posts: 9,212
    No question..... Quadrophenia
  • qontheboard
    qontheboard Posts: 787
    Quad for sure. However, Tommy live 1969 - 1970 is another story. Check out Tommy live after you've done Quad.

    q
  • Empty Glass
    Empty Glass In Rob's shed Posts: 12,329
    qontheboard wrote: »
    Quad for sure. However, Tommy live 1969 - 1970 is another story. Check out Tommy live after you've done Quad.

    q

    Agree - The Who Live at Hull 1970 and The Isle of Wight are must owns

    Leeds is fine if you get the deluxe version, but the other two shows are better in my opinion
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  • Who Princess
    Who Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    The Who were always best heard live in the 60s and 70s. (Except that first Quad tour!)

    Lots of people enjoy the Quad movie. I think it's fun but not great. That Quad documentary (Can You See the Real Me?) does a better job of explaining the themes than the movie did. Really looking forward to when they finally release that doc on dvd. If you get the recent deluxe Quad, it's pricey but I especially liked the book that came with it and the demos of the Quad songs, including the ones that weren't included. We Close Tonight is a fave of mine and only shows up on Odds and Sods.
    BrainofBGA wrote: »
    Thanks so far for the feedback. Quad hands down so far! The documentary was so good. Went through where it was recorded, some locals who were photographed for the album, the ups and downs of the band during recording, spoke to both Pete and roger too. Great archival footage especially of Moon.

    Ah yes, the famous fight when Roger knocked Pete out. =)) Four volatile personalities in that band.
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  • BrainofBGA
    BrainofBGA Australia Posts: 4,558
    I remember seeing Ed here in Oz in March last year after PJs Big Day Out festival gigs and in one of the two shows I went to Ed opened with Im One. Great way to start the show. Not many knew it though!
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    Melbourne #2 '03
    Melbourne #3 '03
    Melbourne #1 '06
    Melbourne #3 '06
    Melbourne '09
    Melbourne '14
  • 63schoefflin
    63schoefflin Posts: 2,581
    Love Sting as the bellboy in the movie.... If memory serves me correct.
    '08- Camden 1-2   '09- Chicago 2; Spectrum 1-4
    '10- MSG 1-2   '11- PJ20
    '12- MIA; DeLuna '13- Wrigley; Pitt; Brooklyn 1-2; Philly 1-2; Baltimore; Seattle
    '14- Denver   '16- Philly 1-2; MSG 2
    '17- Pilgrimage Music Fest (Eddie)
    '18- Fenway
  • weddingparade
    weddingparade Posts: 1,179
    indeed sting is the cool mod/bellboy in the movie.
    found the bbc quad doc on a torrent last night. can't wait to see it.
  • Who Princess
    Who Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    Sting was the Ace Face.
    "The stars are all connected to the brain."

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