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Face Dances
Rock · 1981 · 8 tracks

Face Dances

The Who

A pivot toward 1980s precision. Polished synthesizers and tight, metronomic drumming replace the chaotic sprawl of their seventies peak.

March 16, 1981 · RC

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A restless, polished anxiety that tries to find its footing in a new decade.

Tracklist · 8 Tracks
02
Don’t Let Go the Coat
3:43
03
Cache Cache
3:57
04
The Quiet One
3:09
05
Did You Steal My Money
4:10
06
How Can You Do It Alone
5:26
07
Daily Records
3:27
08
You
4:30
09
Another Tricky Day
4:55
Moments Worth Listening For
The sharp, syncopated guitar stab that opens 'You', signaling a more mechanical and precise era for the band
The way the synthesizers swell during the bridge of 'Another Tricky Day', bridging the gap between classic rock and new wave
John Entwistle's aggressive, growling lead vocal on 'The Quiet One', providing a rare moment of raw grit amidst the polished production
Reviews
AllMusic
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Face Dances sound next to the rest of The Who's catalogue?

Restless+2.9σ

Restless saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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