Faith was in short supply during much of the 60's and 70's. It was sneered at by many critics and musicians weren't either weren't comfortable or capable at expressing it without falling into a pit of cliches. One of the few albums to overcome that obstacle (along with George Harrison's All Things Must Pass) was Pete Townshend. Who Came First certainly isn't his best album (Empty Glass is much more accomplished, diverse and interesting) or his worst (Psychoderelict). WCF has the distinct feature of being Townshend's most honest album.