Retrospective reviews were also positive. Writing in "" (1981), Christgau regarded "Quadrophenia" as more of an opera than "Tommy", possessing a brilliantly written albeit confusing plot, jarring but melodic music, and compassionate lyrics about "Everykid as heroic fuckup, smart enough to have a good idea of what's being done to him and so sensitive he gets pushed right out to the edge anyway". Chris Jones, writing for BBC Music, said "everything great about the Who is contained herein." In 2013, "Billboard", reviewing the album for its 40th anniversary, said: "Filled with performances packed with life and depth and personality, "Quadrophenia" is 90 minutes of the Who at its very best." The album has sold 1 million copies and has been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. In 2000 "Q" magazine placed Quadrophenia at No. 56 in its list of the 100 Greatest British Albums Ever. The album has been ranked at No. 267 on "Rolling Stone" magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.