The Pretty Things / S.F. Sorrow

enDecember 12, 2021

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About this Episode

The gang have a wonderful time discussing this character study of psychedelia’s happiest man on earth. Take a ride on the Windenburg, meet Baron Saturday, watch a balloon burn, and soak yourself in one man’s self-pity. They also talk about drummers who mime. Not miming playing the drums but drummers who actually perform mime which really sets Ian off.

Also, Ruth displays her talents as she vocally replicates instrumental passages from the album while Jen nods.

WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE

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The Rock Guitarist: Vincent Friel

The Pun Addict: Ian Williams

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Sound engineering, title music and design by Vincent Friel.

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