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S. F. Sorrow

by Pretty Things

Released: December 20, 1968

Psychedelic rock, psychedelic pop, experimental rock, garage rock

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"S.F. Sorrow" is the fourth album by the English rock band Pretty Things, released in 1968. It is widely recognized as one of the earliest examples of a rock opera, a concept album that tells a continuous story through its tracks. The album features a cohesive narrative that follows the life and experiences of a character named Sebastian F. Sorrow.

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Its ambitious structure and thematic depth were pioneering…

Its ambitious structure and thematic depth were pioneering at the time, contributing to its status as a significant work in the history of rock music.

S.F. Sorrow showcases The Pretty Things' exploration of…

S.F. Sorrow showcases The Pretty Things' exploration of psychedelic rock and concept albums, influencing future artists and bands in the genre.

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The album features a cohesive narrative that follows the life and experiences of a character named Sebastian F. Sorrow. Its ambitious structure and thematic depth were pioneering at the time, contributing to its status as a significant work in the history of rock music. S.F. Sorrow showcases The Pretty Things' exploration of psychedelic rock and concept albums, influencing future artists and bands in the genre.