My Generation  by The Who

The Londoners Who entered the studio in April 1965 and recorded My Generation, not really knowing what they would offer with this album to the endeavor called rock. Although My Generation sold quite well at the time of its release, one could not say that it immediately established the band. The value of the album became apparent over the years. Here, undeniably and tentatively, the first traces of punk and hard rock (not to mention heavy metal) appear.

The musical reality of that era placed it in mod pop, a musical movement in which the Who would be pioneers. Most of the songs are compositions by Pete Townshend, and there are also covers of two James Brown songs, I Don't Mind and Please, Please, Please. It should be noted that Keith Moon, who had joined the band just a few months earlier, gave the first samples of his exceptional drumming style.

The highest position My Generation reached in England was No.5, while America ignored it conspicuously. Its producer was the legendary Shel Talmy. Another legendary figure who participated in the album's recordings was the pianist Nicky Hopkins.