A Grand Don't Come For Free (Vinyl 2xLP) 60s 70s Psych Prog Rock

A Grand Don't Come For Free (Vinyl 2xLP) 60s 70s Psych Prog RockA Grand Don't Come For Free emerged two years after their breakthrough debut album and The Streets had already become an international phenomenon. This time around, Mike Skinner constructed an album with an on going narrative that was by turns hilarious, touching and energising. Dry Your Eyes became The Streets' first number 1 single, while Fit But You Know It and Blinded By The Lights both hit the Top 10.

the Stooges with barricade-busting ideals

' an album that's as weighty as it is vulnerable

consisting in songs recorded before and during The Road sessions

" Also featured are live versions of "After Hours" and "Sister Ray

There are hints here of Moroder-esque disco

not just his best album since Blood on the Tracks

Despite their already-proven talents

partially inspired by Patti Smith and by a chaotic personal life

Never a dull moment amongst these songs that cover subjects close to Joes' heart such as Vampires

Lifted and grounded at the same time

open sounds of Codona

as he creates a number of vivid character portraits