the brief bridge. And there are flashes in other songs". In his review for Musoscribe, Bill Kopp said that The Smithereens' reinterpretation of Tommy "in fact improves on it in a number of ways. First, the ‘Reens strip away the album’s lesser tracks. ... Second, The Smithereens answer the question posed in [the album's] liner notes: "What if the Live at Leeds or Who's Next [era] Who had recorded a proper, all-out rock studio version of Tommy‘s best songs?" Kopp added that "The Smithereens Play Tommy isn’t meant to replace your well-worn copy of the Who album, and it shouldn’t. But this loving and energetic tribute does serve as an enjoyable rethinking of that set. The Smithereens are well suited to the challenge of covering an iconic work without losing their own identity in the process". Track listing All songs written by Pete Townshend, except where noted. Personnel The Smithereens Pat DiNizio – lead vocals, guitar, production Jim Babjak – guitar, harmony vocals, lead vocals on "Amazing Journey", "Christmas" and "Go to the Mirror", production Severo "The Thrilla from Manilla" Jornacion – bass Dennis Diken – drums, percussion, harmony vocals, lead vocals on "Pinball Wizard" and "Sensation", production Technical Kurt Reil – production, engineering, mixing Arnold Mischkulnig – mastering William Stout – front and back cover illustration Paul Grosso – creative direction Andrew Kelley – art direction References 2009 albums The Smithereens albums The Who tribute albums Concept albums Tommy (rock opera)