"Even the most fervent fans, whom this is clearly geared towards, will find it a heavy lift, physically and philosophically. Although much has already been available either through bootlegs or official releases (often in less sonically superior forms), gathering it into one cohesive bundle with all the doo-dads adds to the appeal ... The concerts capture The Who at peak power, the often raw blueprints of the songs are a fascinating look behind the curtain of Townshend's creativity and the exhaustive notes provide the final word on this musically enthralling if somewhat abstract and problematic milestone in rock history".