The Pretty Things' 1968 concept album, "S.F. Sorrow," is a landmark of psychedelic rock, exploring themes of alienation and war. It was famously the first rock opera.
- "S.F. Sorrow" was released in December 1968, but was actually recorded earlier that year. It was initially released on the Immediate Records label. The album reached number 15 on the UK Albums Chart.
- The album was conceived as a psychedelic rock opera, telling the story of a man named Sebastian F. Sorrow. It was inspired by the band's experiences and the socio-political climate of the late 1960s.
- The album was famously out of print for years, and copies became highly sought after by collectors. Its influence can be heard in later concept albums and progressive rock releases.
The Pretty Things were a British rock band formed in London in 1963. They were known for their aggressive rhythm and blues and later for their psychedelic and proto-punk sounds.
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