Quadrophenia

Book • 1973
Set in 1965 London and Brighton, Quadrophenia tells the story of Jimmy, a young working-class mod searching for self-worth amid a four-way split personality inspired by The Who members.

Released as a double album on 26 October 1973, it features Pete Townshend's multi-track synthesizers, sound effects, and themes for each band member, marking the band's most ambitious work.

The album blends rock with instrumentals like the title track and 'The Rock', capturing mod culture and personal turmoil.

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as a semi-linear narrative type story.
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as a major example of a rock opera.
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as a semi-linear narrative type story with music.
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