Turner's pop sense is sparking. I can find a lot of good, mellow and shining songs in this album. Also, lyrics are literary same as the previous their songs. I don't know why the score is around 70.
Favourite: M1, M2, M4, M9, M11, M12
This is my favorite Kinks album. I love listening to this in sunny weather. British sounds somewhat decline compared to what The Kinks showed in the previous records like 'Something Else' or 'The Kinks are the Village Green~', while influences of american country and blues are seen in this album. Although they were influenced by American culture, we can easily find that this records was indeed made by The Kinks. The songs are all great pop songs. Lyric are all funny but makes me imagine a ... read more
This was my first experience of Tom Waits. My first impression was what a cool and solitude guy he is ! What this record shows reminds me a life of a man living in the lonely city. I want to listen to this album with whisky from the midnight to early morning. The songs are basic jazzy pop-songs but his voice makes this album something special.
I am always moved by his attitude to take something new at any time. 'Changes' just represent his life.
Also, other songs are great of course. 'Life on Mars' is classic, and I love Kooks, Andy Warhol, Queen Bitch.