The Pretty Things - S.F. Sorrow [German Bonus Tracks]

No amount of scrutiny can disguise the fact that this rock opera -- built around a short story by Phil May -- is ultimately a bit of a confusing effort. Although The Pretty Things' S.f. Sorrow may have helped inspire Tommy, it is, simply, not nearly as good. That said, it came first, and has quite a few nifty ideas and production touches. The CD reissue on Snapper added four valuable songs from their 1967-68 singles ("Defecting Grey," "Mr. Evasion," "Talkin' About the Good Times," and "Walking Through My Dreams"). Read More