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Sf Sorrow

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Cat No: SMALP1053

Release Date: 05 August 2016

Label: Madfish

Packaging Type: Gate Fold

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 636551805315

Genres: Rock Pop-Rock

Release Date: 13 October 2023

Label: Madfish

Packaging Type: Digipak

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 636551728324

Genres: Rock Pop-Rock

Description

THE PRETTY THINGS CLASSIC ALBUM S.F. SORROW RE-ISSUED WITH ORIGINAL UK ARTWORK ON MADFISH.

The Pretty Things created some of the most exciting and innovative records of the late sixties and early seventies. Winners of the Hero award at the 2009 Mojo Honours, the band have been name checked over the years by an array of artists ranging from The Clash, David Bowie and Aerosmith through to The Libertines and Kasabian.

'SF Sorrow' is one of the great classics of the psychedelic era. The album stands favourable comparison with 'Sgt Pepper' and 'Piper At The Gates Of Dawn' as one of the defining records of the time. Originally recorded at Abbey Road in 1967 and 1968 it was the first and the most complete rock-opera to be recorded and released, pre-dating 'Tommy' by a full year.

This vinyl edition of the album re-mastered from the original analogue tapes. It is pressed on 180g heavyweight vinyl and packaged with the original UK artwork gatefold sleeve, with cover art from Phil May.

The Pretty Things are active today and still play live regularly.

"a psychedelic masterpiece" - The Guardian

Description

THE PRETTY THINGS ANNOUNCE REISSUE OF LANDMARK ALBUM 'SF SORROW'.

The legendary act re-issue the classic fourth album 'SF Sorrow'

The unequivocal psychedelic Rock opera gets new life once more in the form of a brand-new reissue via Madfish. Touted as the world's first 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 defining records of its time.
Recorded at Abbey Road in 1967 & 1968, it was one of the first 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'.
This year the band celebrate their sixtieth birthday & have recently released 'The Complete Studio Albums' LP Set that chronicles the band's storied career.
This album will be available on CD Digipack sixteen-page book.
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