Ranking the Studio Albums: The Who

Join host Pete Pardo as he ranks the studio albums of legendary British rock act The Who. #thewho

[jasonpp]

My parents saw Led Zeppelin open for The Who in '69, what a killer night that was!

[bradcuzidk]

The Who by numbers is so damn underrated.

[ericamat]

In my opinion, the greatest rock band of all time. Why? they did it all, masters of the 3 minute single, concept albums, rock anthems, and the rock lore. Most of all, they were unmatched live in concert. Each musician was a master at their craft. Even today, Pete remains as prolific as ever with WHO, the solid new album. Although Keith and John died before they got old, their place in this band and in rock history will forevor remain indelible.

[nicholasrosebush]

Who by numbers is an incredibly underrated record.

[TheStrongBoyz]

Love The Who. One of my top 5 bands ever. For my ranking I'd put in my order it'll be..

1. Quadrophenia
2. Who's Next
3. Tommy
4. The Who Sell Out
5. The Who By Numbers
6. My Generation
7. Who Are You
8. A Quick One
9. Who
10. Endless Wire
11. It's Hard
12. Face Dances

[jaredcooper]

The best band of all time! Pete Townshend is one of the greatest musics minds EVER.

[bostonwhofan]

Today is the 50th anniversary of the legendary Who gig in a town called Leeds. Happy anniversary Live At Leeds!!!

[michaelpennacchio]

My top 4
1 Who's next (simply there all-time best )
2 Quadraphenia
3 Tommy
4 Who are you
#1 who's next is one of my favorite albums ever!!!

[coolguitarchannel]

I can’t get enough of Tommy. That final track brings me to tears. Townshend is truly a genius.

[caryheuchert]

Over the years, I could never decide which Who album is my favourite: “Who’s Next” or “Sell Out”. So, for me, it’s a tie, because they are indispensable and I love them both.

[chrisdelisle]

1) Quadrophenia (my favorite album of all time); 2) Who's Next (might be my 2nd favorite album of all time); 3) The Who Sells Out; 4) Tommy; 5) The Who By Numbers; 6) My Generation; 7) Who Are You; 8) It's Hard; 9) Who; 10) A Quick One While He's Away; 11) Face Dances; 12) Endless Wire. Odds & Sods and Live At Leeds would probably be ranked above Tommy for me.

[catsofsherman]

Cool ranking video. Would enjoy a Kinks ranking. Here's my top 5.
1. Tommy. 2. Who's Next
3. Quadrophenia
4. A Quick One 5. WHO
largely agree with your comments. I think the biggest problem with Endless Wire was the state of Roger's voice. The new WHO album was better than I thought possible. They really sound like the Who again. I'm hoping for another late career surprise by The Kinks. Cheers.

[TheWusster]

great list. the subscribers are piling up, Pete! almost 23K. my personal fave is "Who Sell Out". a special album... charming, sometimes psychedelic. love the commercials. and it has The Who's most "naive and charming" songs... "Tattoo" is an all time fave for me.

[clanspen]

These ranking videos are costing me a lot of money grabbing the records I missed. Keep them coming!!

[jones]

I would put quadraphenia as #1, because it was Townshend’s crowning achievement. Not his most accessible, but it was his ultimate statement.

[martinwatson]

Glad you mentioned Meaty Beaty and Odds and Sods, compilations but they work as essential albums for Who lovers.

[mcdaniels]

You might have mentioned the two albums, "Who's Missing" and "Two's Missing". Compilations that are a must for the serious Who fan. You won't be disappointed!

[talldude]

The drumming on Who's Next is a huge part of this album, like few others. Keith Moon rocked it perfectly on this album. Good show Pete.

[sspbrazil]

A lot of people don’t like “It’s Hard”, but I love that album. Even a Roger never liked the album, but I think it has some great songs including some great Entwistle songs like “Dangerous”.

[tomfisher]

While no one could replace Keith Moon, Kenny Jones is a solid drummer. The Faces with him, Ron Wood, Ronnie Lane, Rod Stewart and Ian McLagan were a fantastic band.