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The Pretty Things moved away from their R & B roots to create this well received exercise in psychedelia. S. F. Sorrow is regarded by many as the first rock opera.
"This was the original, and best, 'rock opera' of the psychedelic era. Why The Pretty Things are still so neglected in comparison to others is a total mystery to me - they were probably the very finest British psychedelic rock band."
"The Pretty Things' magnum opus S.F. Sorrow is really an album that you can consider as a perfect record, even after many hearings. You just can't find a boring moment on it. This album is truly genius and innovative, as it is the first rock opera ever."
"The Pretty Things keep the chord progressions fairly simple and straightforward, which works well with the group's hard-edged sound. The thoughtful and infectious melodies and harmonies, the highly tasteful and original rhythms, the band's mix of drive and finesse, all work together most convincingly to thoroughly knock me out."
"S.F. Sorrow is a concept album, which tells the sad story of the life of S.F. Sorrow. The idea of doing a rock concept album was very new at this time. And The Pretty Things were among the very first to come up with it. In my opinion this is not what makes S.F. Sorrow a classic. The album's strength is clearly the music; though the story is quite interesting too."
"There is no denying the groundbreaking influence of this release in 1968 as the first rock opera. It truly showed the rock format did not have to exist within the confines of the three minute pop single, nor the collection of unrelated songs that typically made up an album. It deserves major points for its musically experimental nature as well as the innovative concept."
"Fantastic songwriting and a great narrative makes this truly unique. Hearing this now I can't believe how great it sounds. If you like 60s psych and catchy but quirky British invasion style tunes, this is a must own."
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