Who, The - Odds Sods

Review by Dennis Gagomiros

The Who's "Odds Sods" is an album that showcases the band's versatility and creativity. Released in 1974, the album consists of a collection of unreleased tracks, B-sides, and rarities from the band's early years. The album features a wide range of musical styles, from the hard rock of "Long Live Rock" to the acoustic balladry of "Mary Anne with the Shaky Hand."

The album is a testament to the band's ability to experiment with different genres and styles. The track "Postcard" is a perfect example of this, with its mix of country and rockabilly influences. The song "Naked Eye" is an epic rock track that features a driving bassline and soaring vocals from lead singer Roger Daltrey.

One of the standout tracks on the album is "I'm the Face," which was originally released under the name The High Numbers, the band's original name. The song is a catchy and upbeat mod anthem that showcases the band's early influences.

Artist: Who, The
Album: Odds Sods

Rock

1974

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Too Much Of Anything	4:21
Under My Thumb	2:44
My War	2:26
Water	4:39
Little Billy	2:17
Leaving Here	2:12
Postcard	3:30
Put The Money Down	4:29
Love Ain't For Keeping	4:03
Young Man Blues (Studio Version)	2:44
Faith In Something Bigger	2:59
Mary Anne With The Shaky Hand	3:21
I'm The Face	2:27
Time Is Passing	3:29
Long Live Rock	3:56
Now I'm A Farmer	4:06
Summertime Blues	3:13
Naked Eye	5:26
We Close Tonight	2:56
Cousin Kevin Model Child	1:24
Pure And Easy	5:21
Glow Girl	2:24
Baby Don't You Do It	2:27

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Love Ain't For Keeping - The Who

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Catalog Numbers

539 791-2
MCA-2126
2406 116

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Polydor
MCA Records
Track Record

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Companies

Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Polydor Ltd.
Copyright (c)	Polydor Ltd.
Record Company	Polydor
Glass Mastered At	Universal
Manufactured By	EDC

Credits

Role	Credit
Bass	John Entwistle
Brass	John Entwistle
Vocals	John Entwistle
Compiled By	John Entwistle
Design	Graham Huges
art Direction	Richard Evans
Design Concept	Roger Daltrey
Drums	Keith Moon
Executive-producer	Bill Curbishley, Chris Charlesworth, Robert Rosenberg
Guitar	Pete Townshend
Synthesizer	Pete Townshend
Piano	Pete Townshend
Liner Notes	Chris Charlesworth, Pete Townshend
Management	Bill Curbishley
Producer	Kit Lambert (tracks: 5, 8 to 11, 13, 14), Pete Townshend (tracks: 21 to 23), Who, The (tracks: 15 to 18, 20)
Reissue Producer	Jon Astley
Mastered By	Jon Astley
Remix	Andy Macpherson
Written-By	John Entwistle (tracks: 12, 20), Pete Townshend (tracks: 6, 8 to 10, 13 to 19, 21 to 23)
Art Direction	Richard Evans
Executive Producer	Bill Curbishley, Chris Charlesworth, Robert Rosenberg
Sleeve	Roger Daltrey
Photography By	Graham Hughes
Mixed By	John Entwistle
Compilation Producer	John Entwistle

Notes

The original Odds & Sods album was compiled by John Entwistle and released on September 28, 1974 as Track Records 2406 116 in the UK, and on October 12, 1974 as MCA 2126 in the US. In the UK it reached #10 on the LP charts, and in the US it reached #15.
In the view of the large number of additional tracks on the re-issue of Odds & Sods, the sequence has been changed from the original in order to present the songs in chronological order.
Tracks 2 to 4, 6, 7, 12 to 14, and 19 are previously unreleased.
Ⓟ 1998 Polydor Ltd. (UK).
Ⓒ 1998 Polydor Ltd. (UK).
The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Polydor Ltd. (UK).
A PolyGram company.
This compilation
℗ 1998 Polydor Ltd. (UK).
© 1998 Polydor Ltd. (UK).
CD: MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC
This is the original US press of the compilation recorded between 1964 to 1974.
Die-cut cover.
Final Re-Mixing and production at Nova Sound on 4th July 1974.
Laser cut front cover with with a colour poster of The Who on the North American Tour 1973 inside. Also included is a gatefold lyric sheet with comments by Pete Townshend about each track on the album fronted by a black and white copy of the front cover.

Barcodes

Barcode: 7 31453 97912 3
Matrix / Runout: 539791-2 02 >
Other (Master SID code): IFPI L002
Rights Society: BIEM MCPS
Label Code: LC 0309
Other (Mould SID code): IFPI 0134
Other (Distribution Code): PY 899
Matrix / Runout: MADE IN GERMANY BY PMDC
Barcode: 3145397912
Other: LC 0309
Matrix / Runout: 07314 539 791-2 07 # 50997826
Other (CD Mould Mfg. Info): MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC
Other (Mastering SID Code): IFPI L008 | IFPI 0131
Other (Mould SID Code): IFPI 0117
Barcode: 7 3145397912 3

Summary by Dennis Gagomiros

"Odds Sods" is a must-have for any fan of The Who. The album is a fascinating look into the band's early years and features some of their most underrated tracks. While it may not be as well-known as some of their other albums, "Odds Sods" is an essential part of The Who's discography.

Comments

sullavemadrid 2023-04-12

I adore this band. This is unreal good. The Who... the f’n who.

stodotodoinc 2023-04-12

Scruffy, rough as houses, fucking great!!!

louiserodriguez21 2023-04-12

Leslie West ...gone but here playing like nobody's business

interncptwex021 2023-04-12

The late Leslie West does play the guitar solos here. This versión was recorded in New York before the Glyn Jones produced sessions.

daedallion 2023-04-11

Rythem & Blues at its finest !!

ricardofabianblas 2023-04-11

I love this song . The lyrics are the best , specially this version !! My mode of living !!

charunmaskim 2023-04-10

With Leslie West showing pete how to play the guitar.

ncoutinho 2023-04-10

Awesome! Leslie West played the lead guitar

irwanbmmmitsubishi 2023-04-10

Buen solo de guitarra de Leslie aunque se acerca al estilo de Pete en esta canción.

bistrix 2023-04-09

What a great version . Had not heard this, its not on Odds & Sods when I bought it in
1974.

someshsethiya 2023-04-09

Bad. Ass.

urbanglasses 2023-04-09

Dang it! Yet another version of this song I love! XD

lorrainea09 2023-04-08

Pete sings it better.

khorugdharrysonali 2023-04-08

God bless Leslie West!!!

gemogeorgia 2023-04-08

Sounds live somehow? Very sweet. I love this album and I have it on LP plus 500 more. Hot Wax! Ouch J/K

joyjosy 2023-04-07

too fast

krystynnsg 2023-04-06

Does Moon throw an extra beat in that break. Tried tapping the tempo but came in before he did. LOL

turu2 2023-04-06

Fuck,I knew Les gave Pete a few L.P.Jrs.,but I never knew he played on this!!Great album!!

vivek110kr 2023-04-05

and zeppelin...

sacha27112002hsv 2023-04-05

Kick Ass!!!!! WHO!!

janfotogafie2015 2023-04-05

this is so Pete!!!! I love it!!

thirdwar33 2023-04-05

respect your opinion, but think your justification is, perhaps, a bit literal. Imho, the acoustic version and this one both have their own appeal. I like this one better though. Largely for 1.40 onwards :)

desilvia31 2023-04-04

Kick's ass from the first note till the last!!

budimanaltaf687 2023-04-04

Sorry to be the odd one out here but this version just isn't as good as the one on Who's Next. It's far too 'busy' musically and its heavy rocking sound doesn't match the languid subject matter of the lyrics. Are we supposed to believe that Pete is rocking out while laying on his back in the newly mown grass and while the babes are sleeping?

I think they made the right decision in turning it into an acoustic number and giving the vocal to Roger. It matches the powerful pathos of the lyric.