The Kinks

Kinks

The History of the Albums – n°250

When we think of the 60s, we necessarily think of the Beatles, the Stones or the Who, yet we tend to quote the Kinks second only to the Kinks, which is actually a huge mistake. Although they didn't have the success of the others, The Kinks covered us with better things throughout the decade and afterwards as well, leaving behind them a colossal legacy. Their influence was so strong that it stands out more or less through today's pop rock music. I ... read more

Preface: I listened to the 'deluxe' version of this LP on spotify.
A lot of this surprisingly holds up despite being half a century old. The lyrics, however, make me feel a certain way, not a good way that is. A lot of it feels like manipulative fuckboism with a 60's aesthetic. But even when the lyrics suck it still makes you want to dance, that's how catchy it is. Probably the worst song on the whole lot is 'Stop Your Sobbing'. Here is a snippet:
"It is time for you to laugh instead of ... read more