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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 ... Read review
Disc 1 Ogden's Nut Gone Flake (stereo) Afterglow Of Your Love (stereo) Long Agos And ... more
Worlds Apart (stereo) Rene (stereo) Song Of A Baker (stereo) Lazy Sunday (stereo) Happiness Stan (stereo) Rollin' Over (stereo) Hungry Intruder (stereo) Journey (stereo) Mad John (stereo) Happy Days Toy Town (stereo) Disc 2 Ogden's Nut Gone Flake (mono) Afterglow Of Your Love (mono) Long Agos And Worlds Apart (mono) Rene (mono) Song Of A Baker (mono) Lazy Sunday (mono) Happiness Stan (mono) Rollin' Over (mono) Hungry Intruder (mono) Journey (mono) Mad John (mono) Happy Days Toy Town (mono)
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Barely qualifying as a "concept" album, the second half of this album tells the story of ... more
Happiness Stan, a young man who sees the moon turn from full to half and decides he needs to find the missing part. It's a rather odd tale that's adorned with lush, psychedelic arrangements. The spoken narrative that links each song (provided by one Stanley Unwin in barely decipherableClockwork Orange-style English) contributes to the yarn's surrealistic atmosphere. The real gems on this recording, however, are the six songs that make up the record's first half. From the sludgy, acid-jazz feel of the title track straight through to the comic plea for peace, love and understanding ("Lazy Sunday", a song that opens with the universal sentiment "Wouldn't it be nice to get on with me neighbours ... "), the real concept at work here is based on unforgettable songwriting.--Percy Keegan
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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, ... ...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 gobbledegook of Stanley Unwin, the songs weave the story of Happiness Stan and his ... more
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 gobbledegook of Stanley Unwin, the songs weave the story of Happiness Stan and his unbelievable journey. He encounters strange characters and mad lands, and the album finishes off with a truly exceptional modern nursery rhyme called Happy Days Toy Town.
Throughout the album you are treated to a brand of cheeky exhuberance that is sadly missing in most music of today.
This album should be placed on the National Curriculum and the National Health!
If you know what's good for you go get a copy today!!
Advantages: Many tracks. Disadvantages: To many fillers.
famous album "Ogdens' NutFlake" 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 SmallFaces recruited Rod Stewart (vocals) and a bit later Ronnie Wood (guitar) and renamed the band "TheFaces". The SmallFaces reformed around 1977 for 2 further albums but failed to create the success they previously enjoyed.
The bands album discography
SmallFaces May 1968, From the Beginning June 1967, SmallFaces June 1967, Ogdens' NutGoneFlake 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 ...
Product Information for "Ogden's Nut Gone Flake - Small Faces (The)" »
Product details
Title
Ogden's Nut Gone Flake
Performer
Small Faces (The)
Genre
Rock & Pop
Release Date
02/1994
Original Release Year
1968
Label / Distributor
Charly / -
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Studio
Format
Performer
EAN
4017692110623
Additional notes
Album Notes
The Small Faces: Steve Marriott (vocals); Ronnie Lane (guitar); Ian McLagen (bass); Kenney Jones (drums). Having begun their career as the archetypal Mod band, the Small Faces latterly embraced traces of flower-power's whimsy. Astute enough not to sacrifice their identity, the quartet retained a distinctive perspective, as evinced by a string of superb pop singles, including "Here Comes The Nice" and "Itchycoo Park." A sense of pop melody and adventurism culminated on this album which encompassed tongue-in-cheek fun ("Lazy Sunday") and passionate love songs ("Afterglow"). Steve Marriott's voice remains completely self-assured and the group's characteristic organ-based swell is often enhanced by P.P. Arnold's emotional backing vocals. Eccentric comedian Stanley Unwin narrates the concept suite "Happiness Stan," but the music is strong enough to withstand the novelty tag. OGDENS' NUT GONE FLAKE was the Small Faces' swan-song, at least until an ill-starred reunion, but it proved a fitting end to a golden era.
Album Reviews
Rolling Stone (10/12/68, p.28) - "...the brightest and craziest rock in too long of a time....Both sides of OGDEN magically transport the listener to equally worriless and problemless places....Everybody owes it to themselves to get this record and be refreshed...." Q (6/00, p.69) - Ranked #59 in Q's "100 Greatest British Albums" - "...Totally braking...their third and final album. The 2nd side is where things get seriously weird: a loose song cycle about 'Happiness Stan' and his search for themissing half of the moon..." Uncut (9/01, p.97) - 5 stars out of 5 - "...[An] unequivocal Sixties classic..."
Titles on disc 1
1.
Ogden's Nut Gone Flake
2.
Afterglow Of Your Love
3.
Long Agos And Worlds Apart
4.
Rene
5.
Song Of A Baker
6.
Lazy Sunday
7.
Happiness Stan
8.
Rollin' Over
9.
Hungry Intruder
10.
Journey
11.
Mad John
12.
Happy Days Toy Town
13.
Tin Soldier (live)
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