The Pretty Things, S.F. Sorrow - 1h 8m 46s

Tracks & Durations

1. S.F. Sorrow Is Born	3:08
2. Bracelets Of Fingers	3:39
3. She Says Good Morning	3:19
4. Private Sorrow	3:50
5. Balloon Burning	3:47
6. Death	3:05
7. Baron Saturday	3:58
8. The Journey	2:45
9. I See You	3:56
10. Well Of Destiny	1:45
11. Trust	2:45
12. Old Man Going	3:07
13. Loneliest Person	1:26
14. Defecting Grey	4:28
15. Mr. Evasion	3:28
16. Talkin' About The Good Times	3:43
17. Walking Through My Dreams	3:36
18. Private Sorrow (Single Version)	3:52
19. Balloon Burning (Single Version)	3:47
20. Perfecting Grey (Acetate Recording)	5:09

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Review

S.F. Sorrow has a significant place in rock & roll history, though it's hardly widely acknowledged. Generally considered the first "rock opera," the 1967 opus by erstwhile gritty rockers turned psychedelic visionaries predates the Who's vastly more popular Tommy by a year. (Incidentally, there are significant parallels between the plots of both records.) Some would therefore lay blame for all the theatrical tomfoolery that followed at the feet of the Pretties, but they didn't get much credit for their accomplishment, so they probably don't deserve much reproof. Like most everything that came out of London in the late '60s, S.F. Sorrow owes a debt to the Beatles in its sonic adventurousness (Beatles/Pink Floyd engineer Norman Smith deserves credit) and kaleidoscopic lyrical bent, albeit with darker hues (the protagonist's sweetheart is killed in a hydrogen balloon explosion). If your idea of a night at the opera centers around classic Brit rock, S.F. Sorrow is just the ticket. --Steven StolderDigitally remastered reissue of their acclaimed 1967 album, the world's first rock opera, complete with four bonus tracks cut during the album's recording sessions added, 'Defecting Grey', 'Mr. Evasion', 'Talking About The Good Times' & 'Walking Through My Dreams'. 17 tracks total. 'S.F.Sorrow' is widely considered the source of inspiration for Pete Townshend & The Who's 'Tommy'! 1998 Snapper release.Digitally Remastered Reissue of their 1968 Rock Opera Album, Augmented with Four Bonus Tracks Not on the Original Edition. This was the Very First Rock Opera and it Inspired Pete Townshend and Andrew Lloyd Webber to Take the Ball to Greater Heights.

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