THE PRETTY THINGS - SF Sorrow (Reissue) - LP - 180g Black Vinyl

LP - 180 Gram Black Vinyl, Gatefold

The Pretty Things created some of the most exciting and innovative records of the late sixties and early seventies and SF Sorrow is no exception. Touted as the world's frst Rock opera & one of the great classics of the psychedelic era, the album stands favourable comparison with "Sgt Pepper" & "Piper At The Gates Of Dawn" as one of the defning records of its time.

Recorded at Abbey Road in 1967 & 1968, it was one of the frst true concept albums that pre-dates The Who's 'Tommy' by a year. Exploring the life of a single character & his journey in learning to trust people & ultimate disillusionment, 'S.F. Sorrow' is like none that have come before it. Walking the line between experimental rock, psychedelic pop & even sharing similarities with proto-Heavy Metal the album was years ahead of its time & still stands atop as one of the most pivotal concept albums ever.

Beginning with 'S.F. Sorrow Is Born', the track introduces the protagonist via folk leaning acoustic guitar. Later on in the album, proto-Heavy Metal tendencies are revealed on 'Balloon Burning'. 'Well Of Destiny's swirling progressive tendencies bleed into 'Trust' before the melancholic yet profound closure of 'Loneliest Person' This new edition also features 4 bonus tracks not previously featured on the original album consisting of 'Defecting Grey', 'Mr Evasion', 'Talkin' About The Good Times' & 'Walking Through My Dreams'.

Tracklist:

A1        S. F. Sorrow Is Born
A2        Bracelets Of Fingers
A3        She Says Good Morning
A4        Private Sorrow
A5        Balloon Burning
A6        Death

B1        Baron Saturday
B2        The Journey
B3        I See You
B4        Well Of Destiny
B5        Trust
B6        Old Man Going
B7        Loneliest Person