O Lucky Man! (Original Soundtrack) 193 Rock, Pop, Stage & Screen (Vinyl)

Here's a fascinating piece of British rock history that deserves more recognition among collectors. Alan Price's soundtrack to Lindsay Anderson's surreal 1973 film "O Lucky Man!" represents a perfect marriage of cinematic ambition and musical craftsmanship. Price, the former Animals keyboardist who gave us that unforgettable organ riff on "House of the Rising Sun," created something genuinely special here - a cohesive song cycle that works both as film accompaniment and standalone listening experience. The album features Price's distinctive piano work and soulful vocals across tracks that range from the anthemic title song to more introspective pieces, all unified by his keen sense of melody and social commentary.

This UK Warner Bros. pressing captures the original album as it was meant to be heard, with the full dynamic range that makes Price's piano work shine and his vocals cut through with that slightly raspy warmth that defined his post-Animals career. What makes this release particularly noteworthy is how it documents a unique moment in British cinema and music - the collaboration between Anderson's avant-garde filmmaking and Price's accessible but sophisticated songwriting created something that transcended typical soundtrack fare. Malcolm McDowell's starring role in the film helped bring additional attention to the music, but it's Price's compositions that have endured. For collectors focusing on early 70s British rock or film soundtracks, this represents an essential bridge between the British Invasion era and the more experimental sounds that would define the decade.

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