The Detroit Free Press carried a review of “The Magic Bus”

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The Teen Beat

The Who’s ‘Magic Bus’:
An Interesting Collection

BY WILSON LINDSEY
Special to the Free Press

Despite many criticisms leveled upon their stage act and lyric content, The Who remain one of the most consistent hitmakers in modern rock. Pop historians will remember them as the group that controlled and employed screeching feedback, mind-throbbing volume and instrument demolition.

But they must be given their just artistic due. They are all good musicians and performers, and Pete Townshend leader and guitarist is also among the cleverest and most prolific pop songwriters. His lyrics cover every segment of life from love to revolution.

Their latest album is a very interesting collection of material containing three of their last hit singles “Call Me Lightning,” “Pictures of Lily,” and “Magic Bus.” The production lacks vocal presence — you may have to strain to hear Townshends lyric ramblings, but the LP contains feeling and a lot of good rock material.