The Who by Numbers functions as Pete Townshend's confessional singer/songwriter album, as he chronicles his problems with alcohol ("However Much I Booze"), women ("Dreaming From the Waist" and "They Are All in Love"), and life in general. However, his introspective musings are rendered ineffective by Roger Daltrey's bluster and the cloying, lightweight filler of "Squeeze Box." In addition, Townshend's songs tend to be underdeveloped, relying on verbosity instead of melodicism, with only the simple power of "Slip Kid," the grace of "Blue Red and Grey," and John Entwistle's heavy rocker "Success Story" making much of an impact. [The 1996 CD reissue adds three live tracks from a 1976 concert.]
Yesterday, throughout Mexico and in certain U.S. neighborhoods, the Day of the Dead (with its roots in ancient Aztec culture) was celebrated. On this occasion, the dearly departed are honored with church services, processionals, feasts and decorated shrines heavy on humorous skeleton models. It’s poignant, it’s visually stunning, it’s a little mystical, and it’s a little unsettling. And it
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Yesterday, throughout Mexico and in certain U.S. neighborhoods, the Day of the Dead (with its roots in ancient Aztec culture) was celebrated. On this occasion, the dearly departed are honored with church services, processionals, feasts and decorated shrines heavy on humorous skeleton models. It’s poignant, it’s visually stunning, it’s a little mystical, and it’s a little unsettling. And it
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