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This new album is not a concept album, it’s not a reinvention, it’s not a dramatic leap into the contemporary—it’s just a new set of Pete Townshend songs, and it sounds like the Who…and that will be music to the ears of fans of Townshend and Roger Daltrey, both of whom are ecstatic about this new release. In fact, Roger has declared this album to be the band’s best since "Quadrophenia" (1973). It’s common knowledge that Roger and Pete have had their squabbles over the decades, but Roger has nothing but the highest praise for Pete’s songwriting here, and with Zak Starkey (Ringo Starr’s son and the Who’s drummer since 1996) again on drums, this is the sound of a band that’s a well-oiled rock machine. Pete delves into memories and spirituality in these songs, and also squarely faces the explosive problems facing Earth and mankind today, and Roger delivers the songs with passion and soul as you hear "Ball and Chain" (the album’s first single), "I Don’t Wanna Get Wise," "Detour," "Hero Ground Zero," "I’ll Be Back," "Break the News," "Street Song" and more. Even more excited than the band are their fans, who now get to welcome the first new Who album in 13 years. Get your copy on CD or vinyl! Interscope.