Vinyl Records London are on cloud nine, we are now spinning in a brand new copy in Heavyweight LP from The Kinks Something Else By The Kinks, expands The Kinks accomplishments, offering 13 classic British pop songs. These offerings focus on more nostalgic and sentimental themes, retreating from the psychedelic and mod posturings that had dominated the rock world. Something Else sounds like nothing else from 1967. The Kinks change gear on this album, preferring acoustic ballads, music hall numbers, and tempered RampB to fullout guitar attacks. Part of the albums power lies in its calm music, since it provides an elegant support for Davies character portraits and vignettes. From the martial stomp of David Watts to the lovely, shimmering Waterloo Sunset, theres not a weak song on the record. And just as impressive is the emergence of Dave Davies as a songwriter. His Dylanesque Death of a Clown and bluesy rocker Love Me Till the Sun Shines hold their own against Rays masterpieces, and help make Something Else the endlessly fascinating album that it is.
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Kinda Kinks (Mono) Heavyweight LP by The Kinks
Vinyl Records London are on cloud nine, we are now spinning in a brand new copy in Heavyweight LP from The Kinks Kinda Kinks is the second album by English rock band the Kinks, released in 1965. Recorded and released within two weeks after returning from a tour in Asia.The album is a huge step forward in songwriting capabilities for Ray Davies and the band. They secured themselves a number one spot on the UK singles chart with Tired of Waiting for You, the full album charted at 3.Originally released by Pye in the UK on 5 March 1965 and reissue now by BMG on heavy weight black vinyl in 2022. The US release had a rearranged track listing and repackaged cover. Several tracks were removed, and the single Set Me Free, released two months after the UK issue of Kinda Kinks, was unique to the albums US release. In the UK, the album was only released in mono no stereo mix was made.The album also includes cult favourite tracks lsquoLook For Me Babyrsquo, lsquoCome On Nowrsquo, lsquoSomething Better Beginningrsquo as well as Nothin in This World Can Stop Me Worryin Bout That Girl which put them right in the front of the British Invasion pack for seriousness and complexity, out in front of where the Beatles or almost any of the competition were in early 1965, but it didnt stop them from switching gears to the bluesy Naggin Woman.
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Muswell Hillbillies (Remastered Stereo) Heavyweight LP by The Kinks
Vinyl Records London are on cloud nine, we are now spinning in a brand new copy in Heavyweight LP from The Kinks The Kinks, Muswell Hillbillies 1971 classic album has been remastered in stereo from the original audio source for the albums 50th Anniversary on heavy weight 180 gram vinyl. This periodrsquos first Kinks album, Muswell Hillbillies, is for many people their best of all. It conversely looked back on Ray and Dave Daviesrsquo London roots, telling tales of workingclass families migrating from the wartorn and redevelopmentravaged inner city to the strange, leafy suburbs of North London.Expertly recreated and retouched original artwork with gatefold sleeve. All audio has been produced by Ray Davies and mastered by Kinks expert Tony Cousins at Metropolis studios.
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Everybodys In Show-Biz (Remastered Stereo) Double Heavyweight LP by The Kinks
Vinyl Records London are on cloud nine, we are now spinning in a brand new copy in Heavyweight LP from The Kinks The Kinksrsquo, Everybodyrsquos In ShowBiz ndash Everybodyrsquos A Star 1971 classic album has been remastered in stereo from the original audio source for the albumrsquos 50th Anniversary on heavy weight 180 gram vinyl.Everybodys in ShowBiz is a double album with one record devoted to stories from the road and another devoted to songs from the road. The album includes Ray Daviesrsquo trademark wit, especially in the woozy beginning of Unreal Reality or the tongueincheek Look a Little on the Sunnyside and the upbeat classic lsquoSupersonic Rocket Shiprsquo. Aside from the wit, theres a sense of melancholy running throughout the record, most notably on the albums hit track Celluloid Heroes.Expertly recreated and retouched original artwork with gatefold sleeve. All audio has been produced by Ray Davies and remastered by Kinks experts Kevin Gray at Cohearant.
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The Kink Kontroversy (Mono) Heavyweight LP by The Kinks
Vinyl Records London are on cloud nine, we are now spinning in a brand new copy in Heavyweight LP from The Kinks The Kinks came into their own as album artists on The Kink Kontroversy. Ray Davies fully matured as a songwriter on this title, which bridges their raw early British Invasion sound with more sophisticated lyrics and thoughtful production. Full of powerful ravers like the hit Til the End of the Day utilizing yet another You Really Got Metype riff and the abrasive, Dave Daviessung cover of Milk Cow Blues, but tracks like the calypso pastiche Im on an Island, where Ray sings of isolation with a forlorn yet merry bite, were far more indicative of their future direction. Other great songs on this underrated album include the uneasy nostalgia of Where Have All the Good Times Gone, the plaintive, almost fatalistic ballads Ring the Bells and The World Keeps Going Round, and the Dave Daviessung declaration of independence I Am Free.
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The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society (Remastered Stereo) Heavyweight LP by The Kinks
Vinyl Records London are on cloud nine, we are now spinning in a brand new copy in Heavyweight LP from The Kinks 1LP ndash 180 Gram Heavyweight Vinyl. Stereo Remaster of original album, from original tape high denition transfers. Original gatefold artwork replicated. Insert with notes and band photosThe Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society Preservation Society is now seen as one of the best British albums ever recorded. Created in difficult circumstances by a band who refused to follow fashion, it is an album of timeless, perfectly crafted songs about growing up and growing old, and the decline of national culture and traditional ways. Enduring and unsurpassed, with its wit, sadness, quiet anger, regret and charm, it is generally considered the high point of The Kinksrsquo outstanding career and Ray Daviesrsquo masterpiece.A calm, nostalgic album which feels like a sweet, hazy dream but with endless layers of musical and lyrical innovation, The Village Green Preservation Societyrsquos defiantly British sensibilities became the foundation of generations of British guitar pop.
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Kinks (Mono) Heavyweight LP by The Kinks
Vinyl Records London are on cloud nine, we are now spinning in a brand new copy in Heavyweight LP from The Kinks Kinks is the debut album by English rock band the Kinks, released in 1964. This iconic album perfectly mixes blues rock, rockabilly, and the classic Merseybeat of the 1960s that mixes RampB, skiffle, rock, and the likes. If yoursquore looking for that British Invasion sound, Kinks is a perfect beginning. The album was recorded in October 1964. The bands cover of ldquoLong Tall Sallyrdquo soared the charts and has the distinction of being The Kinksrsquos first ever single.The bands second success from the album is the massively popular and bestselling summertime single, ldquoYou Really Got Merdquo. Itrsquos crunchy distorted guitar riffs, chimey solo, pounding uptempo beat and soaring harmonies, defined an entire genre.This album is the first chapter of one of the most iconic bands in the world and a must have for any fans collection.
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Face To Face (Stereo) Heavyweight LP by The Kinks
Vinyl Records London are on cloud nine, we are now spinning in a brand new copy in Heavyweight LP from The Kinks Face to Face is one of the finest collections of pop songs released during the 60s. Conceived as a loose concept album, Face to Face sees Ray Davies fascination with English class and social structures flourish, as he creates a number of vivid character portraits. Davies growth as a lyricist coincided with the Kinks musical growth. Face to Face is filled with wonderful moments, whether its the mocking Hawaiian guitars of the rocker Holiday in Waikiki, the droning Eastern touches of Fancy, the music hall shuffle of Dandy, or the lazily rolling Sunny Afternoon. These examples only scratches the surface of the riches of Face to Face, which offers other classics like Rosy Wont You Please Come Home, Party Line, Too Much on My Mind, Rainy Day in June, and Most Exclusive Residence for Sale, making the record one of the most distinctive and accomplished albums of its time.
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Percy (Remastered Stereo) Heavyweight LP by The Kinks
Vinyl Records London are on cloud nine, we are now spinning in a brand new copy in Heavyweight LP from The Kinks Remastered Stereo heavyweight 180 gram Vinyl.Percy is a 1971 film soundtrack for the British comedy film Percy performed by the English rock group the Kinks with additional orchestral arrangements conducted by Stanley Myers. It was released as the bandrsquos ninth official studio album.Davies wrote some hauntingly beautiful ballads and some solid blues and country as well for the forward thinking cult film. Although virtually unseen in the United States, it was still popular enough to yield a sequel Percys Progress, but its real impact came from its soundtrack. lsquoGods Childrenrsquo and lsquoAnimals in the Zoorsquo have turned up on some career anthologies, but theres a lot more to Percy than those two tracks. lsquoCompletelyrsquo is as fine a slow blues as the band ever recorded, with a sizzling performance by Dave Davies, and Dreams is a solid rocker, even up alongside Animals in the Zoo.
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Arthur Or The Decline & Fall of The British Empire (Remastered) Double Heavyweight LP by The Kinks
Vinyl Records London are on cloud nine, we are now spinning in a brand new copy in Heavyweight LP from The Kinks Original LP, remastered in stereo from HD sources bonus tracks. Booklet with sleeve notes featuring new band interviews, band photos and memorabilia 24 Tracks ndash 2LP set.The hugely wellrespected and historically important Kinks seventh studio album Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire was released on 10th October 1969, and celebrates its 50th anniversary on 2019. Rock musical in style and one of the most effective concept albums in rock history, the album was constructed by Kinks front man Ray Davies as the soundtrack to a subsequently cancelled Granada Television play. The album receiving almost unanimous acclaim upon its release.Rolling Stone 1969 Arthur is a masterpiece on every level, Ray Davies finest hour. The Kinks supreme achievement and the best British album of 1969. Melody Maker 1969 Ray Davies finest hour… beautifully British to the core.