Live at Eden Project 25 / 07 / 2023 The Who
Album info
Album-Release:
2026
HRA-Release:
29.05.2026
Album including Album cover
- 1 Overture (Live) 05:56
- 2 1921 (Live) 03:03
- 3 Amazing Journey (Live) 05:18
- 4 Sparks (Live) 02:33
- 5 The Acid Queen (Live) 03:51
- 6 Pinball Wizard (Live) 03:25
- 7 We're Not Gonna Take It (Live) 08:40
- 8 Who Are You (Live) 08:12
- 9 Eminence Front (Live) 06:39
- 10 The Kids Are Alright (Live) 02:26
- 11 You Better You Bet (Live) 06:24
- 12 Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere (Live) 02:28
- 13 Substitute (Live) 03:54
- 14 I Can't Explain (Live) 02:47
- 15 My Generation (Live) 03:38
- 16 Cry If You Want (Live) 03:17
- 17 Won't Get Fooled Again (Live) 09:23
- 18 Behind Blue Eyes (Live) 03:56
- 19 The Real Me (Live) 04:01
- 20 I'm One (Live) 03:07
- 21 5:15 (Live) 06:43
- 22 The Rock (Live) 06:49
- 23 Love, Reign O’er Me (Live) 09:10
- 24 Baba O’Riley (Live) 05:32
Info for Live at Eden Project 25 / 07 / 2023
Few bands have shaped the landscape of rock music with the force and longevity of The Who. For nearly six decades, their sound, spirit, and unmistakable energy have echoed across generations, influencing artists and audiences around the world. In 2026, the band adds a remarkable new chapter to their legacy with Live at the Eden Project – a landmark live recording that captures the raw power, emotional depth, and artistic ambition of their unforgettable July 2023 performance at Cornwall’s iconic Eden Project.
Set within one of the UK’s most sustainable and visually striking venues – a breathtaking network of biomes nestled in the Cornish countryside – the concert stands as a testament not only to The Who’s musical evolution but also to their enduring cultural relevance. Backed by the Heart of England Philharmonic Orchestra, founding members Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey delivered a performance that fused classic rock intensity with orchestral grandeur. The Eden Project’s natural acoustics and enclosed structures created a warm, detailed sonic environment that offered a clarity and intimacy unmatched by traditional stadium settings.
The recording reflects this unique atmosphere. Fans have long cherished The Who’s “special location” shows, and Eden stands among the most memorable – a once-in-a-lifetime convergence of music, environment, and artistic vision. The smaller capacity fostered a deeper connection between the band and audience, allowing for heightened interaction, greater emotional resonance, and a sense of being inside the performance rather than observing it from afar. This intimacy, combined with the band’s refined orchestral approach, captures The Who at a defining moment in their modern era.
Live at the Eden Project also presents one of the strongest and most focused setlists of The Who’s orchestral period. Alongside beloved anthems such as ‘Baba O’Riley’ and ‘Pinball Wizard’, the album includes rarely performed gems like ‘Cry If You Want’, ‘Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere,’ and ‘The Rock’, creating a career-spanning journey that balances hits, deep cuts, and orchestral showpieces with remarkable fluidity.
Pete Townshend, guitar, vocals
Roger Daltrey, vocals, guitar
Simon Townshend, guitar, backing vocals
Loren Gold, keyboards
Emily Marshall, keyboards
Jon Button, bass
Zak Starkey, drums
Billy Nichells, backing vocals
Katie Jacoby, violin
Audrey Q Snyder, cello
Helen Fitzgerald, Dirigent
The Heart of England Philharmonic Orchestra
THE WHO
There are four names always on or near the top of the list of all time great Rock ‘n’ Roll bands: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and The Who.
The Who was formed by sheet-metal worker Roger Daltrey in 1963. The the line up, after a couple of adjustments, established itself with Daltrey on lead vocals, Keith Moon on drums, John Entwistle on bass and Pete Townshend on lead guitar. Townshend, honouring his art student credentials, wrote (and still writes) music famous for having an ‘edge’, complemented by the wildly creative performance techniques of each member of the band.
It is generally acknowledged among rock aficionados that The Who in their heyday were the most exciting live band on the planet, with their Live at Leeds album (1970) hailed as the greatest live album of all time. The compositional skills of Townshend have always been way beyond the conventional, as is proven not only in classic songs like ‘My Generation’ and ‘Baba O’Riley’ but also in his two great rock operas (a form he more or less invented single-handed) Tommy and Quadrophenia.
Today, despite the deaths of Keith Moon and John Entwistle, The Who remain a potent force on the rock music scene. Their Concert for New York City appearance after the tragedy of 9/11 was a classic, as have been their annual performances at the Royal Albert Hall in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. In 2006, Pete Townshend wrote The Who’s first studio album for the new millennium, Endless Wire and the band toured Europe and the U.S. during 2006 and 2007.
The Who are still highly active, with Townshend continuing to write and seek new musical challenges and Daltrey still the charismatic frontman he’s always been. The Who have recently launched their very first official website, www.thewho.com.
This album contains no booklet.