The Who by Numbers is the seventh studio album by The Who, released in October 1975.  It follows an impressive run of deep, successful, and respected work by the band: Tommy, Who’s Next and Quadrophenia. 

Understandably, Pete Townsend and company might have felt spent.  That said, the album contains great performances by Pete, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle and Keith Moon with straight-forward production by Glynn Johns. 

On Who By Numbers principal songwriter Pete Townsend grapples with disillusionment, midlife anxiety, and questions about The Who’s future.  Though not as thematically grand as Tommy or Quadrophenia, The Who by Numbers is respected for its honesty and stripped-down rock sound.  It’s often seen as an underrated gem in The Who’s catalog. 

The album peaked at #8 on the US Billboard 200, becoming a solid
commercial success despite its darker tone.

The lead single “Squeeze Box” hit #16 on the US Billboard Hot 100.  Surprisingly, the second single “Slip Kid” did not chart in the US.

Bassist John Entwistle drew the album’s whimsical connect the dots cover art.

Medal Winners (Click title to hear the song)

Dreaming from the Waist

Squeeze Box

However Much I Booze

Blue Red and Grey

Bonus Video

Squeeze Box on Freaks and Greeks

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