59. The Who | My Generation (1965)

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Tracks

1. Out in the Street
2. I Don't Mind
3. The Good's Gone
4. La-La-La-Lies
5. Much Too Much
6. My Generation
7. The Kids Are Alright
8. Please, Please, Please
9. It's Not True
10. I'm a Man
11. A Legal Matter
12. The Ox

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My Generation is an unpolished album. The album is loud and noisy and the production quality is low. Those are not bad qualities, just descriptive ones.

The album is uneven, too. There are too many styles that just don't fit together seamlessly. The two James Brown covers don't fit in well, even though they are good songs. My Generation, The Kids Are Alright, I'm a Man and The Ox belong on a separate album. Or perhaps the songs could have been grouped more cohesively.

This album is definitely the start of something new—a louder and heavier rock and roll sound. For that it is worth listening to. Make sure to listen to the UK mono release. The deluxe edition has the UK release in stereo, but it doesn't do justice to the album. The stand out songs are: I Don't Mind, The Good's Gone, My Generation, The Kids Are Alright, Please, Please, Please, I'm a Man and The Ox.  
★★★★★★★★☆☆