martha, I love that description.
I think the Who has very eclectic music.
rocking
harmonic
melodoic
Good tunes
Also, you have 2 prevelant voices on a lot of the tracks.
Some people think "Who" and they automatically think early Who. I am hoping for a little of that late 70's Who, I think U2 could really open a new vein with the harmonies.
I expect to hear the Edge's vocal harmonies more prevelant in the studio recording this time around. I really think this may be part of the "new direction".
It's like having an instrument, sitting there ready to use and you just haven't picked it up and recorded with it much.
Bono talked with Rick Rubin before they recorded this album. Listen to RHCP's Californiacation & By the Way. Compare it to their previous albums and the biggest difference is harmony.
Just an idea. Plus it's very "Who-ish"