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Although the best of the Kinks' early work is among the best British Invasion music, their initial pair of albums was far less consistent than those of the Beatles, Stones, and Who.
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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
At least in the Stereo Mix I listened they really enjoyed playing with the panning between the ears to make this a bit more of an engaging dynamic listen than otherwise. Definitely helped keep my attention throughout the experience that I found to be a fun if standard mid sixties rock and roll with the surfy sunshine vibes to the gravely voices and the classy charm we all know and love. May not be the most stand out offering of the era but is a very nice debut from the kinks with a bonafide ... read more
No creo que sea un album espectacular, pero las canciones son muy pegadizas y enérgicas. Es un buen debut para The Kinks y no me ha decepcionado en lo absoluto. Es cierto que hay canciones un poco reguleras, como Bald Headed Woman y I've Been Driving on Bald Mountain. En general, es un buen album, aunque nada increíble.
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Track List
| 1 | Beautiful Delilah 2:07 | 75 |
| 2 | So Mystifying 2:53 | 76 |
| 3 | Just Can't Go to Sleep 1:58 | 74 |
| 4 | Long Tall Shorty 2:50 | 69 |
| 5 | I Took My Baby Home 1:48 | 73 |
| 6 | I'm a Lover Not a Fighter 2:03 | 69 |
| 7 | You Really Got Me 2:13 | 96 |
| 8 | Cadillac 2:44 | 68 |
| 9 | Bald Headed Woman 2:41 | 65 |
| 10 | Revenge 1:29 | 65 |
| 11 | Too Much Monkey Business 2:16 | 66 |
| 12 | I've Been Driving on Bald Mountain 2:01 | 61 |
| 13 | Stop Your Sobbing 2:06 | 75 |
| 14 | Got Love If You Want It 3:46 | 71 |
Total Length: 32 minutes
