The Who has shared another new original single to appear on the veteran rock band’s forthcoming studio album, Who, which is set to arrive on November 22nd via Polydor Records. Titled “All This Music Must Fade”, the new recording follows the previously-shared “Ball & Chain” as the second single which will appear on the band’s first studio effort since 2006’s Endless Wire.
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The recording starts out hot with a burst of sonic energy which is followed by singer Roger Daltrey‘s cheeky and honest opening lyrics of, “I don’t care, I know you’re gonna hate this song/And that’s it, We never really got along/It’s not new, not diverse/It won’t light up your parade, It’s just simple verse.”
While many older artists of the “Classic Rock” era take pleasure in the shower of praise which critics and fans offer in regards to their hit singles of the past, The Who share more of a realistic, selfless point of view on their new music, as Daltrey is also heard belting out the repeated chorus lines of, “All this music will fade/Just like the edge of a blade.”
According to a statement shared by The Who guitarist Pete Townshend, “All This Music Must Fade” is “Dedicated to every artist who has ever been accused of ripping off someone else’s song. Seriously? Our musical palette is limited enough in the 21st century without some dork claiming to have invented a common chord scheme.”
Listen to “All This Music Must Fade” below.
The Who – “All This Music Must Fade”
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The band was recently forced to postpone a few tour performances in Texas and Colorado due to Daltrey dealing with a bout of Bronchitis. However, Townshend did also manage to inform fans that The Who will appear at next year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Head to the band’s website for updated ticketing and tour info.