Psychoderelict, by Pete Townshend (1993): When I was a kid, one of the first rock concept things I heard was Tommy. Ever since, I've had a soft spot in my heart for Pete's concept albums. This isn't the best, but it's certainly different. Rather than just a collection of songs, this one runs together like a long radio play, complete with dialog among the three main characters. The story, of a "clapped out 60s hell raiser" whose career is rejuvenated following a PR stunt (that creepily foreshadows Pete's run in with kiddie porn), fits together pretty well. Unfortunately, there's not a whole lot of music that stands on its own, although "English Boy" and "Now and Then" aren't bad.
Thursday, May 03, 2007
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