The Who Sell Out

album by the Who

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The Who Sell Out is a 1967 concept album by the British rock band the Who. Presented as a broadcast from a pirate radio station, the album satirizes excessive commercialism and features a collection of songs interspersed with mock advertisements and public service announcements. It was a pivotal release for the band, showcasing their innovative approach to album structure and thematic content, and marked a significant step beyond their earlier focus on singles. The album includes tracks like "I Can See for Miles," which was their only Billboard top ten single in the United States at the time.12

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