The Who by Numbers

by The Who

Overview

The Who by Numbers functions as Pete Townshend's confessional singer/songwriter album, as he chronicles his problems with alcohol ("However Much I Booze"), women ("Dreaming From the Waist" and "They Are All in Love"), and life in general. However, his introspective musings are rendered ineffective by Roger Daltrey's bluster and the cloying, lightweight filler of "Squeeze Box." In addition, Townshend's songs tend to be underdeveloped, relying on verbosity instead of melodicism, with only the simple power of "Slip Kid," the grace of "Blue Red and Grey," and John Entwistle's heavy rocker "Success Story" making much of an impact. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	11/19/1996
Label:	Mca
UPC:	0008811149321
Rank:	52061

Tracks

1. Slip Kid
2. However Much I Booze
3. Squeeze Box
4. Dreaming From the Waist
5. Imagine a Man
6. Success Story
7. They Are All in Love
8. Blue, Red and Grey
9. How Many Friends
10. In a Hand or a Face
11. Squeeze Box
12. Behind Blue Eyes
13. Dreaming From the Waist

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Who   Primary Artist
Nicky Hopkins   Guest Artist,Piano,Keyboards
Pete Townshend   Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards
John Entwistle   Bass,Vocals,Keyboards,Guitar (Bass)
Roger Daltrey   Vocals,Harmonica
Dave Arbus   Violin
Keith Moon   Drums,Vocals

Technical Credits

Jon Astley   Remixing,Reissue Producer
Pete Townshend   Composer
Glyn Johns   Producer
Robert Rosenberg   Executive Producer
John Swenson   Liner Notes
Richard Evans   Design,Art Direction
Bill Curbishley   Executive Producer
Chris Walter   Photography
Andy MacPherson   Remixing,Reissue Producer
Bob Ludwig   Remastering
Chris Charlesworth   Executive Producer
John Entwistle   Composer,Illustrations