The Who

The Who

art rock, hard rock, progressive rock

United Kingdom Est. 1964

"Their music pulses with driving rhythms and sharp contrasts, weaving together explosive dynamics and reflective spaces that compel movement and introspection alike."

Quick Start

A good place to start with The Who is…

Who's Next

Who's Next

1971

The Who stand as a catalyst for the evolution of rock music, their blend of raw energy and conceptual ambition reshaping the landscape of live performance and studio experimentation.
The Who stand as a catalyst for the evolution of rock music, their blend of raw energy and conceptual ambition reshaping the landscape of live performance and studio experimentation. Their impact is evident in how they propelled the idea of rock music as a form of social commentary, creating anthems that resonate with generational angst and rebellion. This cultural significance is underscored by their pioneering approach to album construction, often treating their records as cohesive narratives rather than mere collections of songs. Their approach to songwriting is marked by a dynamic interplay between narrative storytelling and visceral emotional expression. The group's members frequently harness personal experiences and broader societal issues to craft lyrics that range from ironic reflections to deeply sincere confessions. They often create vivid scenes that transport listeners into specific moments or feelings, evoking both nostalgia and urgency, while maintaining a tongue-in-cheek awareness of their themes.

Full discography

The Who's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

119 releases 54 albums 4 EPS 1964–2019
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Singles ()

Ball and Chain (The Who song) album by The Who

Ball and Chain (The Who song)

2019

Be Lucky album by The Who

Be Lucky

2014

Wire and Glass / Mirror Door album by The Who

Wire and Glass / Mirror Door

2013

It's Not Enough album by The Who

It's Not Enough

2006

Real Good Looking Boy b/w Old Red Wine album by The Who

Real Good Looking Boy b/w Old Red Wine

2004

Twist and Shout / I Can't Explain album by The Who

Twist and Shout / I Can't Explain

1984

It's Hard / Dangerous album by The Who

It's Hard / Dangerous

1983

Eminence Front / One at a Time album by The Who

Eminence Front / One at a Time

1982

Athena album by The Who

Athena

1982

Don't Let Go the Coat album by The Who

Don't Let Go the Coat

1981

You Better You Bet album by The Who

You Better You Bet

1981

5:15/I'm One album by The Who

5:15/I'm One

1979

Had Enough / Who Are You album by The Who

Had Enough / Who Are You

1978

Slip Kid / Dreaming from the Waist album by The Who

Slip Kid / Dreaming from the Waist

1976

The Acid Queen album by The Who

The Acid Queen

1976

Squeeze Box / Success Story album by The Who

Squeeze Box / Success Story

1975

Postcard / Put the Money Down album by The Who

Postcard / Put the Money Down

1974

The Real Me / I'm One album by The Who

The Real Me / I'm One

1974

The Real Me / Doctor Jimmy album by The Who

The Real Me / Doctor Jimmy

1974

Postcard / I'm the Face album by The Who

Postcard / I'm the Face

1974

5:15 / Water album by The Who

5:15 / Water

1973

Love, Reign o'er Me / Water album by The Who

Love, Reign o'er Me / Water

1973

Love, Reign o'er Me album by The Who

Love, Reign o'er Me

1973

Relay / Waspman album by The Who

Relay / Waspman

1972

Join Together / Baby Don't You Do It album by The Who

Join Together / Baby Don't You Do It

1972

Behind Blue Eyes / Going Mobile album by The Who

Behind Blue Eyes / Going Mobile

1972

Behind Blue Eyes / My Wife album by The Who

Behind Blue Eyes / My Wife

1971

Let's See Action / When I Was a Boy album by The Who

Let's See Action / When I Was a Boy

1971

Baba O'Riley / My Wife album by The Who

Baba O'Riley / My Wife

1971

Won't Get Fooled Again / Don't Know Myself album by The Who

Won't Get Fooled Again / Don't Know Myself

1971

See Me, Feel Me / Overture from Tommy album by The Who

See Me, Feel Me / Overture from Tommy

1970

Summertime Blues / Heaven and Hell album by The Who

Summertime Blues / Heaven and Hell

1970

The Seeker / Here for More album by The Who

The Seeker / Here for More

1970

Young Man Blues album by The Who

Young Man Blues

1970

I'm Free / Tommy Can You Hear Me? album by The Who

I'm Free / Tommy Can You Hear Me?

1969

I'm Free / We're Not Gonna Take It album by The Who

I'm Free / We're Not Gonna Take It

1969

Go to the Mirror! / I'm Free album by The Who

Go to the Mirror! / I'm Free

1969

Pinball Wizard / Dogs Part Two album by The Who

Pinball Wizard / Dogs Part Two

1969

Postcard album by The Who

Postcard

1969

Magic Bus / Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde album by The Who

Magic Bus / Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde

1968

Magic Bus / Someone's Coming album by The Who

Magic Bus / Someone's Coming

1968

Dogs / Call Me Lightning album by The Who

Dogs / Call Me Lightning

1968

Call Me Lightning / Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde album by The Who

Call Me Lightning / Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde

1968

Dogs album by The Who

Dogs

1968

I Can See for Miles / Someone's Coming album by The Who

I Can See for Miles / Someone's Coming

1967

I Can See for Miles / Mary-Anne with the Shaky Hands album by The Who

I Can See for Miles / Mary-Anne with the Shaky Hands

1967

The Last Time / Under My Thumb album by The Who

The Last Time / Under My Thumb

1967

Pictures of Lily / Doctor, Doctor album by The Who

Pictures of Lily / Doctor, Doctor

1967

Happy Jack / Whiskey Man album by The Who

Happy Jack / Whiskey Man

1967

Happy Jack / I've Been Away album by The Who

Happy Jack / I've Been Away

1966

La-La-La-Lies / The Good's Gone album by The Who

La-La-La-Lies / The Good's Gone

1966

I'm a Boy / In the City album by The Who

I'm a Boy / In the City

1966

The Kids Are Alright / The Ox album by The Who

The Kids Are Alright / The Ox

1966

The Kids Are Alright / A Legal Matter album by The Who

The Kids Are Alright / A Legal Matter

1966

A Legal Matter / Instant Party album by The Who

A Legal Matter / Instant Party

1966

Substitute / Circles album by The Who

Substitute / Circles

1966

Boris the Spider album by The Who

Boris the Spider

1966

A Quick One, While He's Away album by The Who

A Quick One, While He's Away

1966

My Generation / Shout and Shimmy album by The Who

My Generation / Shout and Shimmy

1965

Anyway Anyhow Anywhere / Daddy Rolling Stone album by The Who

Anyway Anyhow Anywhere / Daddy Rolling Stone

1965

I Can't Explain / Bald Headed Woman album by The Who

I Can't Explain / Bald Headed Woman

1964

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Who sound like?

Their music pulses with driving rhythms and sharp contrasts, weaving together explosive dynamics and reflective spaces that compel movement and introspection alike. Rooted in hard rock and progressive rock. Start with Who's Next.

What is the best The Who album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Who's Next" (1971). It's the most representative of what makes The Who worth hearing.

Who is The Who for?

If you're into hard rock and progressive rock, The Who is worth your time. Their music pulses with driving rhythms and sharp contrasts, weaving together explosive dynamics and reflective spaces that compel movement and introspection alike.

How many albums does The Who have?

The Who has 119 releases in their discography, including 54 albums and 4 EPs.