The Who

Who Are You

First released1978

# Who Are You (1978) - Recording Summary Who Are You, The Who's tenth studio album released in December 1978, was recorded at multiple locations including Ramport Studios in London and The Record Plant in New York between 1977 and 1978. The album was produced by Jon Avnet and The Who themselves, with engineering work by Glyn Johns and others, marking a period where the band took greater control over their production decisions. Pete Townshend employed innovative synthesizer arrangements and complex layering techniques, particularly on the title track, which became notable for its distinctive electronic textures and represented the band's continued experimentation with studio technology during the late 1970s. The recording sessions occurred as The Who were navigating their identity in the disco and punk-influenced era, with the album showcasing a blend of rock, synthesizer-driven songs, and more introspective material. Who Are You was certified platinum and produced successful singles including the title track, demonstrating the band's enduring commercial appeal despite the changing musical landscape of the period.