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The Cockney Concept Album!

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5 Oct 13th, 2005 

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Modfather1963

Modfather1963

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I'm a 42 year-old Brighton-based man, with modernist leanings. Loads of interests - Too many to list...

Member since:04.10.2005

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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!!  

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n13roy 19.10.2005 14:12

WOW.......Now there's a blast from the past for me, I played this to death when it first came out, so much in fact, the cover fell apart after a while, as it was that circular one, meant to look like a tobacco tin. Nice easy to read and informative review there.........Roy

patriciat 13.10.2005 08:24

Think I've already got a copy in my mouldering heap of vinyl. Pat.t x

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