Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. Fragments
2. Man In A Purple Dress
3. Mike Post Theme
4. In The Ether
5. Black Widow's Eyes
6. Two Thousand Years
7. God Speaks Of Marty Robbins
8. It's Not Enough
9. You Stand By Me
10. Sound Round
11. Pick Up The Peace
12. Unholy Trinity
13. Trilby's Piano
14. Endless Wire
15. Fragments Of Fragments
16. We Got A Hit
17. They Make My Dream Come True
18. Mirror Door
19. Tea And Theatre
20. We Got A Hit
21. Endless Wire

Disc 2:

1. Seeker
2. Who Are You
3. Mike Post Theme
4. Relay
5. Greyhound Girl
6. Naked Eye
7. Won't Get Fooled Again

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #43068 in Music
• Released on: 2006-10-30
• Number of discs: 2

Amazon.co.uk Review
Nearly a quarter-century (and bassist John Entwistle) passed between what had been considered the Who's career-capping album, It's Hard and this 21-song epic, which at its best has the band of two pining for the days of Who's Next. Built from the triumph of the mini-opera Wire & Glass EP (included here in its entirety), Endless Wire mixes metaphors of music, war, and religion, while showcasing Roger Daltrey's ageless vocal cords and Pete Townshend at his windmilling best. Launching with a "Baba O'Riley"-like synth break in "Fragments," Daltrey asks "Are we breathing out or breathing in?" and Townshend answers with a thrashing, crashing Gibson. When the volume is turned up, there are echoes of three decades ago. "It's Not Enough" and "Mike Post Theme" conjure images of Entwistle and Keith Moon--the latter song, with its quiet verse and thunderous chorus, recalls "Going Mobile" and longs for Moon to whack it into shape. But the linchpin remains Townshend's songwriting, whether he's questioning faith ("Man in a Purple Dress"), showing gratitude for support ("You Stand By Me"), or dreaming of entertaining immortals into eternity ("Out on an Endless Wire"). By the time it wraps up, Endless Wire tells two things. No, it does not quite rank with the band's best work. But yes, as long as Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey walk the earth in tandem, the Who live on. --Scott Holter

CD Description
A collection of both acoustic and rock numbers, with a 10 song mini-opera as the second half, 'Endless Wire' was a pretty ambitious move for The Who, considering that it's been 24years since their last studio album. Although it won't be overshadowing the triumphs of previous gems like 'Quadrophenia', it still has the essence of The Who, showing that they can still be creative whilst retaining aspects of their original style.

Customer Reviews

Better than I ever dared hope!
This actually is a Who album - and a very good one. Now, this is an old fashioned work of art - you have to listen to it more than once - 5 spins you will be "into" it - 10 spins and it will be part of your DNA.

The other reviews on this page mention all the tracks - yes, Mike Post Theme is a classic, yes, The Mini Opera really works, but yes, you must get the deluxe edition which closes with the two extra tracks - they do not seem tacked on, they actually complete the album.

I heard that Roger Daltry said recently that he believed Pete's best work was in front of him. From the evidence here he could very well be right!

Great!
To be honest I bought the album thinking it would be a stones style going through the motions type of album.
It is just the opposite, Townsend has obviously put a lot of heart into his writing and a great solid album has been made which deserves to stand on its own merits and not that of the past

Who Done It. Who Done It.
Album works both musically and artistically. Excellent and powerful sounds woven with some concepts from the band who started the genre and are still innovating. It is The Who but not quite as we know it. Misses the sixth star that would have been due if the drums and to an extent the bass had been allowed to rampage. Fans desire 11 on the amp but unconditionally accept why it was not possible.
You can't hide or escape from the quality from a band who could tour perennially just on the back catalogue. Endless Wire adds to that legend.
Why - because it is good.