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FREEWAY MADNESS

The Pretty Things

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3 stars A very good one by the Things, even when not peaking at the high end of the "progresiveness" scale. But this isn't a merely pop affair either. There's a fine band interplay permeating the whole album, with the possible exception of the 2nd track "Havana Bound", mostly a simple-minded rock'n'roll workout.

Already with the opener you have sensible and expert managing of pace and signature, involving a rythm section wanting to be much more than a simple back up base for the rest of the band. Then comes 03 Peter, an accoustic gem with exquisitely idiosyncratic vocal harmonies and nice chello counterpoint. From there, it segues directly into 04 Rip Off Train, going up to a more lively mid-tempo over an enjoyable accoustic strumming. Track 05 Over The Moon is probably the most identifiable, and surely the most prog-tinged piece of music here, showing strong vocals, fair melody, and excellent classical strings arrangement towering up to the end.

From that point on, just skip 06 Religion's Dead and 09 Onion Soup, and you'll be OK (or don't skip anything, if you sign in for some tasty & serious rock'n'roll guitar playing).

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