The Small Faces: Steve Marriott (vocals); Ronnie Lane (guitar); Ian McLagen (bass); Kenney Jones (drums). The Small Faces: Steve Marriott (vocals); Ronnie Lane (guitar); Ian McLagen (bass); Kenney Jones (drums). The Small Faces: Steve Marriott (vocals); Ronnie Lane (guitar); Ian McLagen (bass); Kenney Jones (drums). This release features a special gatefold die-cut LP-style CD sleeve. The Small Faces: Steve Marriott (vocals); Ronnie Lane (guitar); Ian McLagen (bass); Kenney Jones (drums). Having begun their career as the archetypal Mod band, the Small Faces latterly embraced traces of flower-power's whimsy. Astute enough not to sacrifice their identity, the quartet retained a distinctive perspective, as evinced by a string of superb pop singles, including "Here Comes The Nice" and "Itchycoo Park." A sense of pop melody and adventurism culminated on this album which encompassed tongue-in-cheek fun ("Lazy Sunday") and passionate love songs ("Afterglow"). Steve Marriott's voice remains completely self-assured and the group's characteristic organ-based swell is often enhanced by P.P. Arnold's emotional backing vocals. Eccentric comedian Stanley Unwin narrates the concept suite "Happiness Stan," but the music is strong enough to withstand the novelty tag. OGDENS' NUT GONE FLAKE was the Small Faces' swan-song, at least until an ill-starred reunion, but it proved a fitting end to a golden era.

• Genre: Rock
• Format: Vinyl
• Released: 04/05/2019