This is a tough choice, as I like all three albums and a quick look over at my RateYourMusic ratings shows that I've given all three the same rating of 4 stars. What am I to do. I'm tempted to cast my vote for Sgt. Pepper's simply because it seems the most melodic and also varied. It is more polished and accessible than the others but that can be a pro and a con. I don't really care for "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds" as I've heard it too many times.
However, the last couple times I listened to Piper at the Gates of Dawn, it really did grow on me. I happen to have it on my iPod so I'll play it sometime today. I like The Pretty Things and S.F. Sorrow, but honestly I prefer their following album Parachute to this one. I think some of S.F. Sorrow is a bit too harsh for some reason (not that I don't listen to harsh music). I think I'll have to give that one another spin also before making my decision. Unfortunately I don't have it with me today.
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