Parachute

Parachute Artist: The Pretty Things
Label: Original Masters UK
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 636551556620
EAN: 0636551556620
ASIN: B00000I5VZ


Release Date: 1999-06-08

Parachute


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Tracks:

  1. Scene One
  2. The Good Mr.Square
  3. She Was Tall, She Was High
  4. In The Square
  5. The Letter
  6. Rain
  7. Miss Fay Regrets
  8. Cries From The Midnight Circus
  9. Grass
  10. Sickle Clowns
  11. She's A Lover
  12. What's The Use
  13. Parachute
  14. Blue Serge Blues
  15. October 26
  16. Cold Stone
  17. Stone-Hearted Mama
  18. Summer Time
  19. Circus Mind

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Album Description

Reissue of their critically acclaimed album for Harvest crowned 'Album Of The Year' by Rolling Stone magazine in 1970, and which broke the U.K. top 50 then. Contains all 13 of the cuts that originally appeared on it, plus six bonus tracks, 'Blue Serge Blues', 'October 26', 'Cold Stone', 'Stone-Hearted Mama', 'Summer Time' and 'Circus Mind'. 19 tracks in all. 1999 release.

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Reissue of their Album Originally Released in 1970.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Don't forget to pull the cord.......2003-03-09

If only a few albums representing the late 60's/early 70's rock era were to be included in a time capsule, Parachute would be one of my top candidates. With this record, the Pretties managed not only to skillfully synthesize some of the most important musical elements of the time, but also became an important influence in their own rite. The recipe for Parachute includes a generous helping of Abbey Road era Beatles, Moody Blues, Crosby Stills and Nash, and King Crimson. However, the Pretties create this blend within a framework entirely their own which in some ways works better than efforts put forth by the record's sources of inspiration. Moreover, one can distinctly hear elements that would later show up on some of the most important albums of the 70's. I have little doubt that David Bowie was well familiar with Parachute before cutting Ziggy Stardust, or that the boys in Pink Floyd wore down the grooves of at least one copy before making Dark Side of the Moon. I would also venture that Chris Bell gave this one more than a few spins. Anyone interested in a well woven aural tapestry of many different colors and compelling textures reflecting psychedelia, pre-punk, and prog rock will likely dig this one.

4 out of 5 stars another excellent pretty things album.......2001-02-11

i don't think that this is quite at the level of s.f. sorrow, but it's still an impressive release. i don't think it was the best album of 1970, as rolling stone did back then , but its certainly a worthy addition to one's collection. parachute is, for lack of a better word, an often "creepy" album ( sickle clowns, cries from the midnight circus). the lyrics are great as usual- phil may has to be one of the most underrated lyricists of the era. the band is solid as always too. the bonus tracks are also good, with circus mind being the best in my opinion. parachute is an inventive and eerie minor masterpiece.

5 out of 5 stars All-Time Favourite.......2000-11-28

30 years later, this disc still brings tears to the eyes. What dynamic Norman Smith Abbey Road production! "Grass" and "Sickle Clowns" are pure joy...God, I truly miss that era. PARACHUTE is simply essential.

5 out of 5 stars F.........R.....double E it's worth all money to get this.......2000-09-13

The beauty of time caress this album it's the best from the pretties better than S.F Sorrow not as a concept but it's warmth and the connection you make with the music and words. The evolution of the pretty things is amazing caught on record from 1965-1970 this greasy R & B animals grew musically by leaps and bounds. the album starts with a mean slashing bass line and drums and flows into the acoustic harmonies of "The Good Mr. Square" then slides again into the gospel of She was tall she was high(it's sounds like john lennon signing) this album has been compared to the beatles abbey road with I agree with. In the square with it's sweet love melodies and sitars gently rolling on a missed love.The letter is a cool pina colada in the breeze a island feel to the song . Rain starts the heavyness of the with repeated chorus and a lead thats pure lead. Miss fay regrets has a punk 70's chuck berry feel pretties style. Cries from the midnight circus feel that fat bass and and phil may scream and its long jam. and all i've got to say do your mind a favor get rolling stones 1970 album of the year

5 out of 5 stars

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