This is possibly one of the first heavy metal songs ever. The Pretty Things began as a relatively standard but quality British rock / rhythm & blues group, but before jumping on the country rock bandwagon, released "S.F. Sorrow", a psychedelic gem that many regard as one of, if not the first rock concept albums. The record is strong throughout, but the second to last track, "Old Man Going" is noticeably heavier and cannot be denied its influence on the late 60s/early 70s metal sound to come. The drums are heavy, the guitar leads are distorted and juicy, and most of all, the lead vocals sound like a foreshadowing of so many of the NWOBHM bands that would follow.
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