‘A Quick One’ saw The Who branching out while still keeping their RnB influences. Containing songs written by band members in addition to usual songwriter guitarist Pete Townshend, the album has classic mid 60s power pop, bizarre instrumentals, blues rock, surf and comedy songs. Featuring mod anthem ‘So Sad About Us’ showcasing the melodic side of the band, The Who here are also clearly turning into something else beyond their mod tag with the title track, Townshend’s first foray into concept-rock, a song that attempts to fit most of what The Who had already achieved into its nine minutes.  

– Harold Heath