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これまでアルバムの中ではちょっとしたオペラ的な組曲らしきものを盛り込んでいたとはいえ、基本的にはポップなシングルヒットを放つタイプのバンドだったザ・フーが1969年に発表した、自らの地位を不動のものに確立した壮大なロック・オペラ作品2枚組。ライヴで発揮されるエネルギーを巧みにアルバム内にまとめあげることに成功している名作といえる。Disc1<5><8>、Disc2<3><11>などのライヴの定番曲も多数収録している。(麻路 稔)
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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 unless you listen to the entire album, but you'll probably want to do that anyway, preferably with the lights low and the stereo cranked.
--Genevieve Williams