Fifty years ago the kinks released the village green preservation society, an album that was out of its time and out of fashion. Hoffman forums about the recent kinks reissues, ive discovered that this pressing is the one to get if you dont want the nice box that has been released in 2016. Both records were incredibly diverse, showcasing amazing songwriting talents. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod.
It was the first album that wasnt a rushjob for pye, a label that considered a week enough time to produce an album. After more than 30 years with the kinks, the group he has led off and on along. Face to face was never released on reprise, as far as i know dont know why. The kinks 1969 album arthur or the decline and fall of the british empire is to be reissued as a 50th anniversary super deluxe edition box. Face to face, released in 1966 on pye records in the united kingdom and on reprise records in the united states, is the fourth uk studio album by the kinks. Arthur or the decline and fall of the british empire 2019 deluxe the kinks. Funny face stereo dave daviesdave davies first issued on something else by the kinks, pye lp nspl 18193 15 sep 1967 lazy old sun alternate stereo mixray davies previously unissued susannahs still alive stereo dave daviesdave davies. The kinks are the village green preservation society 2018 stereo remaster the kinks. The kinks were active for over three decades between 1964 and 1997, releasing 24 studio and 4 live albums. You really got me vinyl kinks give the people what they want vinyl kinks the great lost kinks album kinks.
Arthur is it is smaller, seveninch square, threeinch deep package, which holds four cds, four seveninch singles, a book and some other. Ok well obviously thats entirely up to debate and purely a matter of opinion, but wow if this album doesnt deliver one fine listening experience. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
Face to face was released within months of revolver. Reprise released all other kinksalbums in their catalogue on cd in stereo and they sound better then the european castleprtversions, imo. For some, the album was a little bit retrograde, though today it is considered one of the most influential of its time. Arthur or the decline and fall of the british empire, pye, 10101969. Sep 06, 2011 listen to your favorite songs from face to face deluxe edition by the kinks now. Download torrent kinks fast and easy torrent search. The kinks 1969 album arthur or the decline and fall of the british empire is to be reissued as a 50th anniversary super deluxe edition box set in october. The complexity of his vision as a songwriter and the torrent of. Face to face deluxe edition by the kinks on amazon music. The difference, of course was that the kinks had only ray with a little help from dave to write compared to john, paul, and george.
The story, it is about his thoughts on the music and culture of america, and his. The kinks face to face full album video dailymotion. On this day in 1964 you really got me was released in the uk. Its a pop music masterpiece that captures an eternal england. Reprise released all other kinks albums in their catalogue on cd in stereo and they sound better then the european castleprtversions, imo. Features song lyrics for the kinkss face to face album. The bands sixth studio album was originally issued in november 68 and would be the last album by the original lineup bass player pete quaife departed in early 1969. It is a loose concept album with plenty of social commentary. Its clear in retrospect that many artists from the 60s rock. The kinks face to face lyrics and tracklist genius. Arthur or the decline and fall of the british empire 2019 deluxe everybodys in showbiz legacy edition lola vs. The story, it is about his thoughts on the music and culture of america, and his experiences of touring and living there. A major artistic breakthrough for kinks songwriter ray davies, the lp represents the first full.
It eventually made it to the top of the british charts, giving the band their first ever number 1 single. Face to face, rightfully considered one of the best albums of the 60s, was also ray davies breakthrough album which announced a new style and direction for the kinks. Digitally remastered and expanded deluxe two cd edition of this 1966 album from the british rock legends. Classics the best of the kinks kinks you really got me. Ray daviess lyrics on the album deal with englishinspired subject matter, particularly the harpsichord laden two sisters, the lazy shuffle end of the. The fourth kinks album was the first on which ray davies removes his hard rock shell. Bmg will issue a 50th anniversary edition of the kinks 1968 album the kinks are the village green preservation society in october. Listen to your favorite songs from face to face deluxe edition by the kinks now. Kinks is the selftitled debut album by the english rock band the kinks, released in 1964. The album marked a shift from the harddriving style of.
Face to face was the fourth uk studio album by the kinks. The kinks discography 19641993 email protected origin. The kinks are the village green preservation society super. Kinks face to face vinyl records, lp, cd on cdandlp. The kinks arthur or the decline and fall of the british empire.
Something else by the kinks, often referred to simply as something else, is the fifth uk studio album by the kinks. Face to face deluxe edition, an album by the kinks on spotify. It was released with three tracks missing as you really got me in the united states. This expanded edition comes with deluxe packaging containing mono and stereo mixes as well as unreleased material, alternative versions, bbc sessions and short interviews. Face to face deluxe edition the kinks release info. All your little life youre chasing all the girls they cant resist your smile oh, they long for dandy, dandy.
And both of those records showed the virtuosity of the beatles and kinks. Davies had written the albumlength story arthur, performed by the kinks as. The kink kontroversy was a considerable leap forward in terms of quality, but it pales next to face to face, one of the finest collections of pop songs released during the 60s. The kinks face to facedeluxe edition 2 cd new cd bonus. A major artistic breakthrough for kinks songwriter ray davies, the lp represents the first full flowering of davies use of narrative, observation, and wry social commentary in his songs. Face to face is a nonmetal music album recording by the kinks released in 1966 on cd, lpvinyl andor cassette. Released nine months later, face to face is a little over 38 minutes, has fourteen songs, starts with a mock phone call stressing the lack of privacy in modern times, features gorgeous harpsichord from nicky hopkins, prodigiously jumps over kontoversys achievements, and is a series of interlocking lyrics that form a bittersweet, nostalgic. Come and experience your torrent treasure chest right here. The album marked a shift from the harddriving style of beat music that had catapulted the group to international acclaim in 1964. The album was rereleased in 2004 with twelve bonus tracks on the sanctuary label. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from the kinks. The first 2 albums are differently released in uk and us partly due to difference in popularity of the extended play format the uk market liked it, the us market didnt, so us albums had the ep releases bundled onto them, and partly due to the us albums including the hit singles, and. Everything the songwriting, vocals, musicianship, album production is elevated to an entirely new level with face to face.
Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. The fate of our site directly depends on its relevance. Face to face is the fourth studio album by the english rock band the kinks, released in october 1966. Face to face deluxe edition, an album by the kinks on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The kinks arthur or the decline and fall of the british. Enormous 11disc super deluxe edition 2018 remasters 174 tracks. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. You can help us by sharing the link with friends, in social networks, message boards and other mass media. Listen to face to face deluxe edition in full in the spotify app. It is their first album consisting entirely of ray davies compositions, and has also been regarded by critics as rocks first concept album. 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. Face to face deluxe edition 65,494 listeners 28 oct 1966 42 tracks play album buy. Powerman and the moneygoround, les kinks vont publier en 1966 ce face to.
The kinks face to face deluxe edition cd amoeba music. Funny face stereo dave daviesdave davies first issued on something else by the kinks, pye lp nspl 18193 15 sep 1967 lazy old sun alternate stereo mixray davies previously unissued susannahs still alive stereo dave daviesdave davies first issued as pye single 7n 17429 24 nov 1967. The kinks fourth studio album recorded after ray davies suffered a nervous breakdown, which pops up in the lyrics at times. This set is presented differently to the kinks are the village green preservation society box set. Uk albums kinks 1964 2004 cd reissue kinda kinks 1965 2004 cd reissue the kink kontroversy 1965 2004 cd reissue face to face 1966 something else by the kinks 1967 the kinks are the village green preservation society 196 3cd special deluxe edition 2004.