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It may not have been the first rock opera (the Who's Tommy was released in 1969), but Jesus Christ Superstar was a legendary album long before it hit the stage, thanks to Tim Rice's compelling book and lyrics combined...more.
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Let me just start by saying that I remember the noise my church was making about this when it was released decades ago. My oldest sister had to stir up trouble in our household and get a copy of this. I...more.
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This version of Jesus Christ Superstar is easily one of the best rock operas ever created. I feel that it competes with "Quadrophenia" by The Who (which is better than "Tommy") and "The Wall" by Pink Floyd. I am personally not...more.
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The 70's version is absolutely the best. Murray Head and Ian Gillen's powerful vocals and emotional performance are fantastic and simply cannot be matched by Ted Neeley's somewhat whiny vocals. Although Carl Anderson made the Judas role his...more.
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Just saw the rock opera JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. The music was as good as the Original London Cast Album. It was good to see the play after having listened to the CD. My favorite scene was "Jesus Must Die", "The Temple...more.