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Get the Picture?

by Pretty Things

Released: December 08, 1965

Garage rock, rhythm and blues

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This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Debut Album.

The Album

"Get the Picture?" was recorded swiftly as a follow-up to The Pretty Things' self-titled debut album. This collaboration underscored the band's connections within the rock and roll scene of the time and their ability to attract prominent musicians. "Get the Picture?" is the second album by the English rock band Pretty Things, released in 1965.

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This album continued the band's exploration of raw…

This album continued the band's exploration of raw and energetic rock music, following their debut self-titled album.

It featured a mix of original tracks and…

It featured a mix of original tracks and covers, showcasing their influences from American rock and rhythm and blues.

"Get the Picture?" is notable for its gritty…

"Get the Picture?" is notable for its gritty sound and energetic performances, further establishing The Pretty Things' reputation in the 1960s rock scene.

Released in 1965, the album continued to build…

Released in 1965, the album continued to build on the band's energetic rock sound.

Notably, Jimmy Page co-wrote the album's opening track…

Notably, Jimmy Page co-wrote the album's opening track, "You Don’t Believe Me," adding a significant contribution from the future Led Zeppelin guitarist.

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"Get the Picture?" is the second album by the English rock band Pretty Things, released in 1965. This album continued the band's exploration of raw and energetic rock music, following their debut self-titled album. It featured a mix of original tracks and covers, showcasing their influences from American rock and rhythm and blues. "Get the Picture?" is notable for its gritty sound and energetic performances, further establishing The Pretty Things' reputation in the 1960s rock scene.

"Get the Picture?" was recorded swiftly as a follow-up to The Pretty Things' self-titled debut album. Released in 1965, the album continued to build on the band's energetic rock sound. Notably, Jimmy Page co-wrote the album's opening track, "You Don’t Believe Me," adding a significant contribution from the future Led Zeppelin guitarist. This collaboration underscored the band's connections within the rock and roll scene of the time and their ability to attract prominent musicians.