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Endless Wire is an album by the British rock band the Who, released in 2006. It was the band's first album of new material in 24 years. The album features a mini-opera by Pete Townshend called "Wire & Glass," which was serialized online prior to the album's release. The album also includes a musical based on Townshend's novella, The Boy Who Heard Music, which premiered in 2007. The Who, known for originating the rock opera, continued to explore ambitious concepts with Endless Wire, showcasing Townshend's continued dedication to narrative-driven music.

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