Ogden's Nut Gone Flake (Deluxe Edition/Special Tin Packaging) - Small Faces (The)

Advantages: Great tunes and classic humour
Disadvantages: None

...As Ciao's very own Mod in residence, it falls to me to comment of this most Cockney of all the concept albums of the late 60's. The Beatles had Sgt Peppers, The Who had Tommy and Quadrophenia, and The Small Faces had Ogden's! Split into two distinct sides, this classic 1968 album by the diminutive rock rascals really set them apart from their peers. Side one opens with the title track and then moves swiftly on to Afterglow, a classy and powerful V-sign to those who would cast doubts upon a love. It has Steve Marriott singing at the height of his substantial vocal powers. Song Of A Baker hints at the sort of songs Ronnie Lane would write and sing later, whilst Rene and the unforgettable Lazy Sunday are pure Music Hall - A Knee's Up for the Mod generation! Side two is where it gets really interesting. Utilising the hilarious... Read review

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Advantages: Many tracks.
Disadvantages: To many fillers.

...famous album "Ogdens' Nut Flake" created around the fictional character Happiness Stan who goes looking for the other half of the moon. Because of the complexity of the album the band introduced Peter Frampton on guitar. In March 1969 Marriott left the band and formed a new outfit "Humble Pie". The Small Faces recruited Rod Stewart (vocals) and a bit later Ronnie Wood (guitar) and renamed the band "The Faces". The Small Faces reformed around 1977 for 2 further albums but failed to create the success they previously enjoyed. The bands album discography Small Faces May 1968, From the Beginning June 1967, Small Faces June 1967, Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake June 1968, The Autumn Stone November 1969. ***THE ALBUM*** The album was conceived and compiled by John Reed, product management Anthony Amos and Steve Hammonds. Design and Artwork by... Read review

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Advantages: Good for you, high in fibre, cheap and can put different toppings on
Disadvantages: Can get boring and not great for cold mornings

...COST: £1.37 PLACE OF PURCHASE: Sainsburys WEIGHT: 500g NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 12 SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS: Yes Sold in 500g boxes only this is a sainsburys own brand alternative to honey nut flakes from Kelloggs. Similar to the Kelloggs brand these are brown wheat flakes with extra added bran for more healthiness, coated with honey & nuts so don't taste as plain as the regular bran flakes which also makes them slightly more platteable. Why are they a healthy option? Because not only are they suitable for vegetarians, contain no GM ingredients, are a low fat food, fortified with essential vitamins & Iron but are high in fibre which means lower in calories, and has with extra folic acid which is fantastic for pregnant women! However for those of you with allergies beware, contains nuts, wheat & gluten. PACKAGING: Orange... Read review

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