The Kinks’ Ray Davies is a master of creating a rushing, crashing, emotional middle eight in his songs. This songwriting technique creates that personal connection to the fan experience.
The Kinks’ landmark album Muswell Hillbillies turns 50 and endures as a prophetic masterpiece that anticipates our messy political moment.
Mark Doyles biography of the Kinks might complement a seminar in British culture. Its tone and research prove its intent to articulate social critique through music for the masses.
Punk's idea(l)s may have been fostered in Art schools, but its musical foundations were cultivated in garages.
The Kinks’ Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) is as charming, compelling, and characteristic as ever 50 years later.
Dave Davies' lost 1970s recordings finally emerge on Decade, and they sound raw, ragged and lovely.
Three CDs of obscure, left field British folk-pop? Who needs that? The answer my friend, isn't blowing in the wind... the answer is you.
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