Allmusic / Biography by Richie Unterberger
Of all the original British Invasion groups, perhaps none are as underappreciated in the United States as the Pretty Things. Featuring the hoarse vocals of Mick Jagger-lookalike Phil May and the stinging leads of guitarist d**k Taylor (who actually played in early versions of the Rolling Stones with Jagger and Keith Richards), the Pretties recorded a clutch of raunchy R&B rockers in the mid-60s that offer a punkier, rawer version of the early Stones sound. Their first two albums, as well as a brace of fine major and minor British hits (of which "Dont Bring Me Down" and "Honey I Need" were the biggest), feature first-rate original material and covers, and remain the groups most exciting and influential recordings. Unfortunately, the band remained virtually unknown to American audiences, most of whom would first hear "Dont Bring Me Down" on David Bowies Pin Ups album (which also included a version of the Pretties "Rosalyn"). After their initial run of success, the group took a sharp left turn into psychedelia with the orchestrated album Emotions (1967), impressive singles that owed more to Pink Floyd than Bo Diddley, and, most significantly, S.F. Sorrow (1968). The first rock opera, S.F. Sorrow was a major influence on Pete Townshend, who released his much more successful opera, Tommy, with the Who the following year. Founding member Taylor left shortly after S.F. Sorrow, and the group continued to record progressive rock and hard rock with less impressive results through the mid-70s, although Parachute (1970) was named Album of the Year by Rolling Stone. The group reunited sporadically for occasional gigs and recordings in their early R&B vein before officially re-forming to release Rage...Before Beauty in 1999 and Balboa Island eight years later.

At the age of 16 Jessica Watson has just made the new world record of youngest person to ever sail solo around the world. On November 18th 2009 Jessica set off from Sydney Harbour to see if she could sail solo around the world and 7 months later (210 days) she returned home to Sydney Harbour.

A married couples life is turned upside down when the wife is accused of a murder.

Waris always the same. Changing the murder weapon, tactics, uniforms -only the blood, dirt and death are the same as a thousand years ago.Alexander Morris was lucky - very providence in the face of agents ofthe company Kronotek saved his life during the terrible massacre atLittle Big Horn - the very bottom of a black U.S. Army.

War is always the same. Changing the murder weapon, tactics, uniforms - only the blood, dirt and death are the same as a thousand years ago. Alexander Morris was lucky - very providence in the face of agents of the company "Kronotek" saved his life during the terrible massacre at Little Big Horn - the very bottom of a black U.S. Army.

War is always the same. Changing the murder weapon, tactics, uniforms - only the blood, dirt and death are the same as a thousand years ago. Alexander Morris was lucky - very providence in the face of agents of the company "Kronotek" saved his life during the terrible massacre at Little Big Horn - the very bottom of a black U.S. Army.

Bruno Hamel is a thirty eight year old surgeon. He lives in Drummondville with his wife Sylvie, and their eight year-old daughter Jasmine. Like many happy people, he is leading an uneventful life until a beautiful fall afternoon, when his daughter is raped and murdered. From then on, the world of the Hamel family collapses. When the murderer is arrested, a terrible project germinates in Brunos darkened mind. He plans to capture the "monster" and make him pay for his crime. The day the murderer appears in Court, Hamel, who had prepared his plan in great detail, kidnaps the monster and later sends the police a brief message stating that the rapist and murderer of his daughter was going to be tortured for 7 days and then executed. Once this task accomplished, he will then give himself up.

Part of a reissue series of five albums from Blue Mink featuring cardboard sleeve jacket designs. Complete series includes "Melting Pot", "Our World", "A Time Of Change," "Only When I Laugh", and "Fruity."

It has been a year since the isolated Alaskan town of Barrows population was decimated by vampires during its annual month long sunset. Riddled with grief over the death of her husband Eben, bound by nightmares and void of all emotions beyond hate and sorrow, Stella Oleson has spent the past months traveling the world, trying to convince others that vampires exist. Met with skepticism and laughter, she is ready to throw in the towel when a group of lost souls offers an incredible opportunity: the chance to exact revenge upon Lilith, the vampire queen responsible for the assault on her sleepy Alaskan town. With nothing remaining to live for, and nothing left to fear, Stella joins their mission and ventures into the uncharted underbelly of Los Angeles where she pushes herself to the most extreme limits to stop the evil from striking again.

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A former cop turned street-hustler accidentally uncovers a police conspiracy in 1999 Los Angeles.

A former cop turned street-hustler accidentally uncovers a police conspiracy in 1999 Los Angeles.

The ultimate collectible: a limited edition, 7-disc vinyl box with 12-inch 180-gram HQ vinyl re-issues of the original stereo mixes of the bands six Morrison-era studio albums, plus a copy of the 67 debut ("The Doors") in mono. Includes "The Doors", "Strange Days", "Waiting For The Sun", "The Soft Parade", "Morrison Hotel", and "LA Woman".