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Freeway Madness

by Pretty Things

Released: December 12, 1972

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This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Reissue.

The Album

This album marked a significant change for the band, being the second album without founding member Dick Taylor. It was also the first album without bassist Wally Waller as a full member, although he continued to contribute by producing the album and providing vocals on one track. "Freeway Madness" is the sixth album by the English rock band Pretty Things, released in late 1972 on Warner Bros.

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During this period, Waller worked as a producer for EMI and appeared on the album under the alias "Asa Jones.".

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The album was later reissued by Warner Bros.'…

The album was later reissued by Warner Bros.' imprint The Medicine Label in 1995, which included additional liner notes by Phil May.

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"Freeway Madness" is the sixth album by the English rock band Pretty Things, released in late 1972 on Warner Bros. Records. The album was later reissued by Warner Bros.' imprint The Medicine Label in 1995, which included additional liner notes by Phil May.

This album marked a significant change for the band, being the second album without founding member Dick Taylor. It was also the first album without bassist Wally Waller as a full member, although he continued to contribute by producing the album and providing vocals on one track. During this period, Waller worked as a producer for EMI and appeared on the album under the alias "Asa Jones."