Reviews (page 3 of 8)
I suspect this album was played at home while I was growing up, because it was fairly familiar. I enjoyed it a lot!
Strong 4 stars for me. I’m starting to think I might like the Kinks more than the Beatles.
Decent album, not as good as Muswell Hillbillies or The Village Green Preservation Society, but Waterloo Sunset is a masterpiece that adds a star for being such a classic
Hoy miércoles toca disco de una banda con la que me metí de lleno hace unos años atrás. Increíble cómo el sonido inglés de ése momento tenía una solidez y una permeabilidad en todo. Suena a Beatle pero a la vez, no. Las voces y los sonidos tienen sus diferencias y llegan hasta estos lares (Situation Vacant podría tranquilamente ser una canción de Los Gatos o las guitarras de Waterloo Sunset podrían ser de Mi Amigo Invencible). Gracias. Vuelva prontos.
Extremely British sounding and I enjoy it. I can see the Beatles comparisons but it's a sound I fund fun to listen to.
I liked this a lot, with Waterloo sunset the standout.
3.5 stars. Nothing to complain about for this art pop album. Standouts are "Love Me Till the Sun Shines" and the iconic and catchy "Waterloo Sunset".
Vass platta.
7/10. This is a rather cute album, in my opinion. :)
Another really decent Kinks Album. More intellectual than organic.
It's the Kinks - what's not to like? Good late '60s / early '70s British vibe
Gran grupo con repertorio desigual., perosólo 2 canciones los convierten en imprescindibles.
Kinky
JUST VIBES
The roots of Brit Rock. Good to revisit annually.
the psych rock stuff is cool, but anything that strays away from that kind of sucks still an enjoyable listen though
This is a great record. Ray Davis is a wonderful songwriter, catching that introverted, view of normal (British) life in the many varied ways, with the most gorgeous melodies. And the top, Waterloo sunset is just a pure delight, a timeless song, every time I hear that opening it takes me away, whatever I’m doing, however many times I have heard it. 5 Star, again such a great, eclectic record, the most British of the 60s British Invasion, and all the better for it.
I've been finally getting into The Kinks since Come Dancing was in the music round at trivia night last year. I really liked this album. They have a real sense of place to their music. Their sound, lyrics, mannerisms, humor etc... all just feel so very 1960's England. I'm used to artists and songs feeling very New York, and these ones feel very distinctly London. I like that about them. Their songwriting feels very grounded in a place, time, and sensibility - all of which makes for an interesting listen. Harry Rag was my favorite. If I were a Viking, that'd be a good drinking song. Album cover: (B)
"David Watts" is a great song. "Harry Rag" is my favorite song so far. This album feels like a strong influence for bands like The Fratellis. "Tin Soldier Man" is fun. "Afternoon Tea" is also fun. This whole album was fun. I like The Kinks. 8/10
At a time where everyone else was turning on and tripping out with cosmic psychedelia, Ray Davies writes a perfect picture postcard story of life in England in the late 60s. Same sex schoolboy crushes, trying to find a better job, moaning about the weather, romantic moments by a polluted river and afternoon tea. The Kinks really were something else.
Okay
I'd say I was a fan of The Kinks, but that's based on their greatest hits - I don't think I've ever listened to one of their albums before. This felt like a breath of fresh air compared to yesterday's album (69 Love Songs by Magnetic Fields); the perfect length to listen to on my morning commute, and no skippable tracks. I enjoyed how British it sounds - there's even a song about afternoon tea! Aside from the singles, Love Me 'til the Sun Shines was a standout.
I enjoyed it a lot. Will listen to it more.
4/5
Beatles ll Kommen meiner Meinung nach aber nicht an die Beatles heran. Einige bekannte Titel z.B. Waterloo Sunset,
I have three other Kinks albums but not this one. I like it!
I’m slowly working my way through The Kinks’ discography, and to be honest, based on the first few albums I started with, I thought I was going to like them more than I did. Thankfully, after listening to “Something Else,” I can finally say I’ve found the first album from them that I really enjoyed. So far, I’m still immersed in their ‘60s albums, but I’m excited to move into the ‘70s. I know they had some influence on the proto-punk movement, and I can’t wait to explore that era.
The Kinks are always fun to listen to, although I have never been a big fan of their concept albums. Davies always sounds like he's enjoying himself when he's singing, but not taking it too seriously. There is a lot to like about this album, it's pretty breezy. But the songs do have a bit of a wide range, from Dylanesque pieces like "Death Of A Clown" (although I think they're trying too hard to sound like Dylan) to songs to get drunk to like "Harry Rag". Once the opening song starts, you can tell you're in for a good time. Really enjoyed the whole album Top tracks: "David Watts," "Harry Rag," "Tin Soldier Man," "Love Me Till The Sun Shines", "Funny Face," "Waterloo Sunset"
The 1001 project has shown me that I like the Kinks - I've given a 4 to each of their albums and this one is no different. They're very British, very quirky, and both "of their time" and "ahead of their time." I'm not sure they needed 4 albums on the list to give a sense of what they were all about, though. I definitely preferred Village Green the most. This album had plenty of good moments (and only one bad moment - the detuning in Lazy Old Sun was annoying). I'll definitely revisit and will likely dig deeper into their discography at some point. Favorite tracks: Two Sisters, Harry Rag, Situation Vacant, Love Me Till the Sun Shines (very Who-ish), Afternoon Tea (catchy, and I like the clever lyrics - he sings like he misses tea with "his Donna" but probably never even spoke with her), Funny Face, Waterloo Sunset.
It was good! Very of the time,
Pleasant
There were - and probably haven't been since - any better observers of peculiarly British domesticity than the Kinks. More specifically, Ray Davies should be hailed far and wide for his songwriting. This isn't my favourite Kinks album, but it hits the spot time and again. And 'Waterloo Sunset' is one of the most gorgeous evocations of time, place and mood that I know of in pop.
Acoustic, music-hall, R＆B… It’s all very serene and elegant, though there are some rocking portions on here too. Great melodies and lyrics. Well worth your time.
I am tempted to give this album a 5. It is so fun, and makes me happy. I love that some of the songs sound like jingles. I have only really heard a handful of songs by the Kinks before listening to this album. Waterloo Sunset has always been one of my favorite songs so it was cool to listen to the whole album. I love the light heartedness attitude of this album, it is refreshing. I also the lead singer’s voice. I also like that they aren’t trying to be like anyone else from this time period
Brilliant fun, the whole album. Death of a Clown, Harry Rag, Situation Vacant, and Lazy Old Sun were great. Surprising use of an organ every now and then.
I do like the kinks, so very English, singing about tea and the weather. Waterloo sunset is a great track. Enjoyed situation vacant and the opening track too. Not as good as the village green preservation album though. 3.5
Favourite tracks Waterloo sunset; David watts; afternoon tea
What a great album! Waterloo Sunset is a fucking masterpiece.
Some good songs on hear. The Kinks were so influential to the sound of stuff that followed.
heck yeah
10/22/24. I'm continually impressed by The Kinks' discography! They should receive more acclaim in this space that's dominated by the Beatles. Very good songwriting with a touch of psychedelia, keeps you engaged through each song.
Not the strongest showing by the Kinks. It pains me that this is what gets put up as one of their must listens when they have albums like Muswell Hillbillies. That said, this is still stronger than other British Invasion drivel. They wrote about everyday Brits instead of waxing poetic about fleeting lust/love or performing masturbatory psychedelic jams. Their later albums are much better yet completely absent from this list save for this album's immediate follow-up. How in the fuck do you not include Lola?
Afternoon Tea was my favorite song and made me smile this morning, so shoutout to the Kinks for that one
“Death of a clown” +1, super melodic, goofy lyrics
I am a fan of many bands that started in the sixties. The Kinks are a band that slipped under my radar. I am familiar with several of their most popular songs that received a lot of air time on the radio, but I never delved into their catalog much. This is a great album with songs that are based on people and events in the everyday life of Ray Davis. Each song tells a story and it is fun to listen along. I will be listening to more of The Kinks.
I always find the Kinks a bit difficult. In my opinion, they were always a bit like the Beatles. I can't say whether the bands influenced each other, whether the inspiration only went in one direction or whether both bands existed largely independently. But it seems to me that the Beatles would have developed more quickly. I particularly liked two tracks on the album that I had almost forgotten about. Death of a Clowns and Waterloo Sunset. I also liked Two Sisters, Tin Soldier Man and Afternoon Tea. Pieces like the latter give me the cozy feeling of an afternoon tea house visit in rainy weather. 4/5
Ez tetszett! A Deluxe kiadás hangszerelése parádés, és kiválóan el lehet rá vibe-olgatni. Újra elővenni nem fogom, csak ezért nem kap ötöst, de amúgy megérdemelné.
Really cool album. Lots to hear from different styles. Beatles influenced…
The Kinks pack so much social commentary, character study, and eccentric whimsy into these 36 minutes of quintessentially English art pop; it's Something Else, indeed.
A couple granny-like or uneven psychedelic songs, but otherwise great
good stuff
Quirky British pop rock that draws from arty, garagey, and psychedelic sounds. Pretty brief, catchy, silly, fun songs. Decent collection of tunes, but it’s not totally consistent strong material throughout. Good album and towards the early side of many more strong albums to come for the Kinks.
In on a pretty good run of albums lately as here is another one I really like. This is a bit more chilled and more towards what they would become when compared to earlier more garage sounding work. This is a great album filled with catchy tunes capped of with an all time classic in Waterloo Sunset.
fafafa fa fa fafa faaaaa! 1967! Crazy! Nice bops!
Sounds like the Beatles
Didn’t have enough time to fully appreciate it, but could be good?
This is the first bit of Kinks that I feel I've really got and appreciated. It's got a number of good songs on it, and it feels like they're taking it seriously for the most part. There are still a few songs where you really wonder if they need to be like this. A music hall one near the end is particularly grating, and probably felt like a great lark in the studio. A bit Maxwell's Silver Hammer-like I guess, but without the charm. Anyway, it closes with one of the greatest songs of all time. I used to play it busking, and the man who was meant to move you on from outside Yorvik Viking Centre would let me stay an extra hour if I played him it.
My Kink is listening to Waterloo Sunset
Favourite song - Love me till the sun shines
David Watts 4 Death of a Clown 4.2 Two Sisters 3.2 No Return 3 Harry Rag 3.4 Tin Soldier Man 3.3 Situation Vacant 3.1 Love Me Till the Sun Shines 4 Lazy Old Sun 3.3 Afternoon Tea 4 Funny Face 3.6 End of the Season 3.4 Waterloo Sunset 3.8 Score: 3.56
4.5/5. There are lots of artists that I think are over represented on this list but the Kinks are definitely not one of them. I’ll never tire of their incredible records. America’s a third world country for banning these good British bois in the late 60s (they fought constantly on tour and punched an influential Yank cunt for calling them communists).
I seem to be hot or cold on the Kinks, but this album was a hot one for me. As dated sounding as it is, I thought a lot of the songs were pretty unique, and it was pretty consistently good all of the way through. 3.5/5
B+
The Kinks really mastered the art of writing cutesy songs that ultimately end up working because they are well crafted and the music is fucking great. It's hard to know what to compare this album to from the same time period because the Kinks really had their own thing going, but I really like this album 4/5
3.5
It's okay
The beginning of the weird era for the Kinks. I love this run of albums, up to Muswell Hillbillies. Some great tracks on this one.
Nice Kinks album, including the well-known "Waterloo Sunset" and "Death of a Clown". Nice changes in styles throughout the album.
Bastante bien. Setentero. Pone baroque pop ... no sé. Un rock suave setentero. Como The Clash.
Not my favorite kinks album, but its a good one nonetheless. I love that the kinks are basically spinal tap in the early years. 4/5
Of course I'm going to love a Kinks album.
Enjoyed this album a lot, it really cements the Kinks as great songwriters. There are a couple duds though (wtf is a Harry Rag?) and only a few of the songs are real standouts. Some really cool sounds on here though for the time - I thought Lazy Old Sun even had shades of Black Sabbath.
nothing less than the Beatles
Solid album. I was a little distracted while listening and missed the last track but I enjoyed it.
I assume a slice of english life. Not overproduced by any means. A little oompah - ish. I suppose that is the "music hall" influence, whatever the hell that is. Still death of a clown, fantastic, and situation vacant, love me til the sun shines go hard like some of that protometal kinks of yore. This is the one with waterloo sunset, a should be universally acknowledged banger.
Fun and provocative. Real songwriters.
Kinda hokey. Wtf is a Harry rag.
Bastante bien. Setentero. Pone baroque pop ... no sé. Un rock suave setentero. Como The Clash
Kinda standard stuff from these guys, but Waterloo Station definitely elevates this to a 4 for me.
I kinda wish I could leave this right at a 3.5, but I’ll be nice and round it up to a 4. Really, the only thing holding this album back, at least to me, is the technology of its time; there’s some really fun concepts in here, but the execution comes up just short on a few on them, not at the fault of The Kinks, but simply at what was available to them at the time. Lazy Old Sun is a prime example of this; I thought it felt really unique for 1967, and I imagine if they had the technology of even a decade later, they would’ve really made that song pop more than it already does. I feel good about bumping it up to a 4 because I don’t think there are any bad tracks, just some safe ones that don’t really bring down the mood or the energy, though End of the Season sure tries. Overall, a little too early for its time without feeling out of place. Pretty good album regardless, though. 7/10, if we went by 10.
Old school kool Waterloo Sunset blijft schitterend
A really fun listen! Beatles-esque but not a heartless rip-off of them. Each song had its own unique feeling, super catchy and hooky! Smiles to this album!
pretty good, Beatle-esque. Enjoyed it a lot.
I like this for sweet gentle Kinks tunes.
I found this hard to judge as some of it is very good, some is stuff the Beatles might have let Ringo sing for a laugh, and then Waterloo Sunset which might be one of the best songs ever written. Confusing
4 stars, rocking good time.
I love the Kinks. Their songs are so interesting and have so much personality. Most of these are all little, self-contained stories which I really like. There's a lot of great songs in here, including some all-timers. Waterloo Sunset on its own is one of the greatest songs of all time. As I said on the last review, the song-writing and compositions are really diverse, and they do lots of different things sonically here too. Overall, it's a really good album, but not a great one for me, despite some brilliant songs. There's just too many so-so songs in-between which bring the score down.
4 - The album name is cute. A solid album by The Kinks, as expected. I was impressed by a couple songs on here, mainly Waterloo Sunset and Lazy Old Sun, but the other songs I liked were very good too. Even the songs I didn't like as much are pleasant. I'd put it above Arthur and below Village Green Preservation Society.
Full of bangers. Tin soldier man is great, so are the obv ones waterloo sunset and death of a clown
3-4
Rating: 8/10 Best songs: Two sisters, Harry Rag, Situation vacant, Love me till the sun shines, Waterloo sunset
Really good, but dated. The sound just doesn't fit in today's music.... still great to listen to. 3.5
A real pleasure. The Kinks have better albums, but there is something really charming about this one. It's musically eclectic with engaging lyrics, but also lacking in the experimental excesses the weigh down a lot of albums from this era. Smart and elegant, but crafted with a light touch, which is a hard thing to do, especially for a band with as much talent as the Kinks. Fave Songs: Waterloo Sunset, Situation Vacant, Tin Soldier Man, Afternoon Tea, Harry Rag, David Watts
I thought this was pretty good, not as good the the Village Green one, but still decent
Feel like it says good things ab an album if it’s long ish and I enjoy the whole thing, pretty solid 8/10
I think I’m becoming a Kinks fan. Also, this is one of those times again where I feel like this album is probably not as “good” as yesterday’s, but I still prefer this one. I’m a sucker for this kind of chilled out jangly sound. This is super close to a 5 for me. 8/10
Really enjoyed this even though some songs felt like they were from an entirely different genre. Unlike the last Kinks album I was given this felt more like the band I love. Ending an album with Waterloo Sunset automatically makes it good. 4/5
Waterloo Sunset
Not in my sweet spot but I still enjoy it.
Furthering my comment from the previous day. The shortcoming of this album a day is you listen to a record once and then move on (in general). As I’ve done the RS500 and an NME500 I’ve come across some of these before and on many cases I build a better appreciation the second time around. I’ve really noticed that with The Kinks records. This is a good record.
I like The Kinks. I had never heard this early album before. I enjoyed it. Thanks!
I still love the Kinks.
Flott 60's 3.5 og waterloo sunset gefur þessu auka 0.5 = 4. Kinksararnir klikka ekki.
Önnur Kinks plata. Alltaf skemmtilegir. Waterloo sunset geggjað lag og neglir henni beint í 4. David Watts og Death of a clown líka mjög skemmtileg.
What to say about this album? The Kinks in the 60s are very 60s. The music is great - also for later generations - but also somehow "simple". Short songs (who would wirte a song like Two Sisters or No Return today?), instrumentations, etc. But then they have some great highlights like Waterloo Sunset (on this album) or Lola (not on this album), which turn them into a classic band, which "everybody" knows. This album - certainly worth sitting down and listening to - even if you're not into 60s music.
Haven’t listened yet but want to badly
4.25
Very nice, I can hear the influence of this on the late 90s/early 00s neo-psychedelia scene. Not exactly mind blowing or anything to me, but a very nice listen none the less.
Super fun listen! This was my first Kinks album and these were all new songs for me. Based in this, I've developed a sort of understanding that the Kinks are to the Beatles as Devo is to Talking Heads. Similar sounds and songwriting, they're just a little goofier! I'm digging it! Important question: which came first, "Lazy Old Sun" or "Strawberry Fields Forever"? Both released in 1967 and have a lot of the same psychedelic sounds going on.
What a treat to hear after yesterday's debacle. Loved this album...I like to think I'm up on rock n roll trivia...but had no idea the Kinks went back to the mid 60s. This album sounded well ahead of it's time. Great lyrics and songs that made you feel good...and quirky enough to question them!
Lovely mix of children’s sing-a-long songs and straight up pop rock. Some of them have a Yellow Submarine vibe, but I don’t mind. Definitely worth a listen.
It's a bit cutesy, but I really dig it. I heard it referred to as baroque pop, and I can definitely see that (the use of a harpsichord just reinforces that.) On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd probably give it 7 1/2. I'll round up and convert to 4 stars. That's a little generous -- I don't think it's quite as good as most 4 star albums, but it's definitely better than most of the 3 star albums on here. Fun album.
A lil repetitive in places but a good time. Will be back.
A pleasant experience overall. While some songs are a lull for me, there are enough songs with a catchy and comforting atmosphere that make up for it.
Can't go wrong with kinks
This is Wes Anderson's wet dream. It's a good album with slightly memorable tracks. David Watts and Harry Rag stick out most to me.
Not my favorite Kinks album, but a solid one filled with a couple great tracks
8.5 Vacant situation, love me til the sunshine, afternoon tea. Beginning sound wasn't as catchy as the middle. Overall great album. Especially for 1967
Classic Kinks.
I love The Kinks! But this album is a departure from the standard Kinks' sound; it's almost as if the boys were experimenting with all the music swirling around the UK at the time. As a huge fan of Genesis, I imagine those boys taking a lick or two from this.
I like it.
Waterloo Sunset - sofort wieder im Ohr!!
Groovy
Interesting listen. You can definitely hear how much of an influence they had as a band. It was a good album although I probably won't listen to it again.
All the expected 60s British hallmarks had me thinking it would just be Beatle esque but I was drawn in quickly and enjoyed very much. If only familiar with Lola like me, then much to discover. A definitive 60s sound now added to my references for the period. Well mixed and recorded as well. Holds up well with modern recordings.
+1 Star for the death of a clown
Much enjoyed it. Some great songs on there. Waterloo Road is a 10/10 song. But the middle of the album reall had some stinkers on it. But I think overall when considering the state of the music landscape aroudn the time of release, it's an impactful album.
High 3.5 rounded to a 4. The kinks will never be my favorite band but they occupy a niche and dammit they occupy it well
Quintissentially English. The essence of the 60s
It's quite quaint and stylised - it's a definite niche genre this kitchen sink songs about everyday life in London in the 60s. Some tracks really work (David Watts - which was later covered by the Jam) while others are a bit wishy-washy. Overall it's more of a historic piece of interest than something you listen to out of love.
Bastante bien. Setentero. Pone baroque pop ... no sé. Un rock suave setentero. Como The Clash
pretty incredible tbh. funny and catchy and silly and weird and everything you want The Kinks to be
Had an above average time listening to this
first listen god i love the 60s and 70s
Very smooth album, pretty good start to finish. I wish I had the time to actually figure out what they're singing about half the time, but I don't think that I do. Some songs were easier to figure out than others.
Great
Generally good stuff with a couple of classics.
Good variety of styles / genres while still sounding fairly coherent as a whole. Fun tunes. It is a solid, enjoyable album. Situation Vacant, Love Me Till The Sun Shines and Waterloo Sunset are the standout tracks for me.
I agree with the overall feeling that this may be the best Kinks album, and contains without doubt their best song, and one of the best ever written. 4.5 stars really.
half killer half filler but there’s something lovable about the kinks no matter what they do
Very good
Were they the first twee pop band? Big Belle and Sebastian vibes here.
A classic. Emblematic of 1960s British music, feels like a audio time capsule. Waterloo Sunset is, of course, an absolute tune. Harry Rag another great song. Jaunty but cohesive, keeping you listening the whole way.
Enjoyed, not quite the Beatles but will definitely listen again
Some catchy tunes overall!
3.6 actually enjoyed it more than I thought I would, just by the variety of songs there were without feeling disjointed. it's clear they were very inspired by the beatles but that's never a con for me. fave songs: waterloo sunset, david watts, funny face
Quaint whimsy-pop with... is that a fucking harpsichord? I quite enjoy it in a dreary sort of way - but they go to far into the cockney music hall vibe with tracks like "Harry Rag". Then side B is a real surprise, because more of the tracks are "rock with a dash of whimsy" (instead of vice versa), and I remember why me and my friends used to listen to the Kinks as stoned teenagers in around 2004. Ending an album with a track like "Waterloo Sunset" is an absolute power move. Overall, it's a bit of an uneven album with a couple of misses - but I like it anyway. 4*
Quite silly 3 Pretty good 4
This album strikes me as quite sarcastic, as only a Brit can make it, but the last track, “Waterloo Sunset”, is just so beautiful and a nice turn of attitude. Just escape to the other side of the river, away from the teeming millions, and be in paradise as you watch the sunset with your true love. I’m more in the lovers’ camp than the melancholy observer’s, so I get what he’s only seeing.
"Something Else by the Kinks" is the fifth studio album by the Kinks. The album continues the trend towards eccentric baroque and music-hall influenced styles. The lyrics are observational and introspective. I guess it's week for interesting character sketches (see "Aqualung"). It was produced by American Shel Talmy although he left leaving leadsinger and guitarist Ray Davies to finish up. The album did poorly commercially, their lowest selling album up to that point, reaching #35 in the UK and #153 in the US. However, it had positive reviews and has since gained a cult status. People talking open "David Watts." It's a fast-paced song with the piano leading and a song about a schoolmate who lived a charmed life and based on a real life person who had a crush on Dave Davies. Speaking of Dave Davies, he takes over lead singer on "Death of a Clown." Chamber pop with some fantastic piano by Nicky Hopkins of Rolling Stones' fame. The decadent underbelly of a band getting old. Nicky Hopkins is on the harpsichord in "Two Sisters." There's strings and this is more baroque. The two sisters are Sybilla and Priscilla with one being more wild and the other a housewife and an analogy for Dave and Ray respectively. Dave brings the garage rock guitar on "Love Me Till the Sun Shines." It's rockin.' The organ comes in and we get an organ outro. The song title details the subject matter. "End of the Season" slows things down. Piano. Drums. Ray's crooning. Birds chirping ✔️. These guys are really struggling with this party lifestyle. The album ends with one of their best songs in "Waterloo Sunset." Acoustic and electric guitar. Great melody. Great backing vocals. A melancholy-sounding song as the narrator watches two lovers pass over a bridge and is supposedly a fantasy about Ray's sister running off with a boyfriend. The Kinks do a whole album on that subject in the near future. Great song. There's a lot to like to like about this album: the variety of styles - musical hall, baroque, pop, bossa nova, garage and pyschedelic rock and pop, the lyrics - interesting, funny, sardonic, sad, personal and story-like and the musicianship especially the guitars and Nicky Hopkins. At some point, I need to listen to all the Kinks' albums from their golden era in order, which this one falls into, to really see which one I like the best. So far, they've all been good.
Top level Kinks where they become slightly music hall but maintain classic songwriting. Highly underrated IMO. Waterloo Sunset finishes the album.
Pop rock
Ik weet niet zeker of het is omdat ik de band al ken, maar ik vond dit wel leuk hoor. Ik kende eigenlijk alleen het laatste nummer (Waterloo Sunset, prachtige afsluiter), maar de rest was ook interessant. Zeker eentje om nog eens te luisteren.
The Kinks as they approach greatness with their next two albums, Waterloo Sunset being the obvious highlight.
Great, great album by The Kinks. At this point they were pretty solidified as a group and worked out a nice unique sound for them. And this album features the best The Kinks is about through a prism and then what. You have your goofy songs, sing alongs, great singles. I’m starting to grow fond of this band! 8,5 out of 10
I'm finding a lot of Kinks albums are good - once they get a bit more concepty they become truly great. Contains one song that is an all time canon one, and at least 5 good ones and then a bunch of filler.
i miss the village green 3.5/5
Musique joyeuse, légère, malgré des textes plus mélancoliques ou songeurs
This didn’t jump out at me as much as the other albums from The Kinks I’ve encountered on this project, but after several listens I was warming up to it more and more. I suspect that with additional exposure I just might well add a star…
The Kinks are always fun but this lacked some of the attention-grabbing of Village Gree Preservation Society
The Kinks can do no wrong in my experience. Insanely good songwriting, beautiful harmonies—it sounds like if Penny Lane was an entire album sonically, since it is a lot more authentically British than a lot of the other British Invasion material I’ve heard. Two Sisters, Harry Rag, and Waterloo sunset were the immediate songs I clung onto, but the quality is so consistent that it’s hard to pick any favorites. Can’t give it five stars since I know there is much better Kinks to come, but it’s still great.
This project has taught me to appreciate early Kinks. I only knew 80's Kinks. Which is pretty amazing, really, not many bands stay relevant so long, especially without just trading on past success. Setting aside the massive over-representation of this type of music from this time period on this list, I love this bouncy but still mostly desperate British vibe and am happy to have listened. Favorite: Harry Rag That said, I liked Arthur or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire more. I really need to spend some time with the Kinks catalogue but it's hard to know where to start.
Great! Fun to listen to all around really solid album
Bom, me lembra beatles e talvez tenha achado as musicas bem similares entre si dentro do album
I wish Lola was on this album
Not even the best album by The Kinks...
Hell yeah, more of The Kinks! Not my favorite album of theirs, but still immensely enjoyable. A joyful forty minute romp through The Kinks' strange, wonderful minds.
Yey! I like kinks, not my fav. album tho.
who the heck is david watts anyway. worst song on the album, david watts is a jerk
Charming with an edge
p120. 1967. 4 stars A near perfect snapshot of mid 60s Brit rock/pop, and the reason why Ray Davies is up there with Lennon/McCartney, Dylan and Townsend. Packed with knowing and slightly fey pop gems, and lyrically it's as sharp as a stiletto. One point docked for the 60s production which sets it firmly of its time.
Waterloo Sunset er frábært, hitt er stundum glettilega skemmtilegt. Renndi tvisvar og gæti oftar.
Solid album with Beatles/Beach Boys/Doors sounds. Final track is the best but the whole album is a fun trip.
McCartney vibes, really dig this one
Would drink afternoon tea whilst listening to this wonderful little album Interesting it is 13 songs and only 36 min. The exact length of time it took me to walk the dog this morning
Tin Soldier Man is an A+ The 60s seemed like such a simpler time
Nice, a bit dated but the kinks are pretty timeless so still worth a listen
Lyrics tend towards the amusing.
This was good. I like the Kinks and while I didn't know most of these songs, I enjoyed them.
Funny, was just talking to a friend about going through the The Kinks back catalogue after I'm done going through Sparks. And this comes along the next day! The problem might be that every Kinks album is going to be compared unfavorably with the genius Village green. The first two tracks are great, classic poppy Kinks, after that though it loses something for me, goes a little bit too knees up mother brown for several tracks. The second half is better. Lazy Old Sun is interesting, lilting and hazy as if melted by the supposedly lazy star. End of the Season is similarly evocative, these tracks are what make the Kinks special. And then of course there is Waterloo Sunset, which blends their innate pop sensibilities together with the atmosphere to give one of the best songs made by anyone ever. Then I'm sticking Autumn Almanac on, I know it's a non-album single but honestly, what a song.
Pretty awesome album by The Kinks.
Classic.
Great record that's a bit of a departure from the earlier Kinks releases (mostly ballad/character portrait type songs vs. all-out rockers). Nothing here sounds like filler, really.
I love the Kinks. Everything they did throughout the 60's and 70's was great, and no exception here. "Waterloo Sunset" is one of Ray Davies' greatest works, and his brother's "Love Me Till the Sun Shines" is a favorite of mine as well.
Really enjoyed this one
it's good but it's still beatlesy which makes it fairly boring
Quite a fun album! Sounds a bit Beatles like, but still has very clearly has it's own character as well. Favourites are David Watts, Death of a clown, Harry Rag and Situation Vacant. Lat half of the album is okay, but it does finish with Waterloo Sunset. All with all a enjoyable album with a great first half.
I have a greater appreciation for the Kinks after listening to their albums here.
This was an interesting combination of fun music and fascinating lyrics.
4.2 - Another charming album of lean and poppy slice-of-life vignettes with plenty of slick guitar fills and interesting song dynamics. "Situation Vacant" tells a cautionary tale of letting your mother-in-law influence your married life. "Waterloo Sunset" is one of their more familiar radio hits.
ils sont un peu mimis en vrai
Let's all drink to the death of a clown. Harry rag is a cigarette in British rhyming slang. Didn't know what to expect with this album but it was pretty fun. Curious what made this album make this list. There must have been something pretty unique about it at the time.
Too clever to sell, wasn't it? But still a delight to hear and engage with. There's maybe a cottagecore or cozy mystery effect here that belies the more modest (if more biting) ambitions relative to their peers in this era. The Kinks are among one's personal national musical monuments / treasures. "Waterloo Sunset" is priceless.
I didn't know any of these songs. I was surprised how much I enjoyed this!
Legalzinho, tem uma vibe alegrinha mas algumas músicas tem notas repetitivas que me irritam
Nice. 4 stars
These song intros are on point. Weirdly psychedelic. Interesting Ol Eng. pop. Not bad. Beatlesque in the best way possible.
Bright and breezy
Onverwacht
Don't look at me in that tone, you swine. OK, OK, I did eat all the sausage rolls, but you licked my scrotum last Thursday and I wanted to get some revenge. You may have out foxed me to win that fair maiden, but I can't stand by and watch her throw herself head over heels into your cauldron of lies. Either you tell her or I will.
Wow, this was something else!
The Kinks were one of the few bands who could go toe-to-toe with The Beatles without sounding like ancient dinosaurs. 'Tin Soldier Man' and 'Situation Vacant' sounds like they are coming straight out of Sgt. Pepper, and the records are from the same year - quite impressive! A bit more rowdy than the Fab Four (it's extremely rock and roll to be banned from touring the US), the album features stints into various genres with most of them being quite successful. 'Lazy Old Sun' is an innovative take on the psychedelic genre, and 'Death of a Clown' is a straight up banger blending Dylanesque folk with British baroque. Finally, 'Waterloo Sunset' really is one of the greatest songs out of the 1960s. Ray Davies' lyrics and soft vocals continuously sends chills down my spine and cements the status of 'Something Else By The Kinks' as a classic.
What a weird, weird collection of songs. Ranging from the serious to the almost silly, the Kinks somehow captures the essence of the late 60’s better than most contemporaries and manages to not sound dated whatsoever - even when held up against the Beatles. Truly not a feat most bands accomplished. This is simply pure fun and imagination from start to finish.
Beatles-esque
Only knowing (the really pretty) “Waterloo Sunset” from the song list, I didn’t have much expectation, but: Death of a Clown Lazy Old Sun End of the Season Two Sisters Harry Rag were also standouts to me. Despite the jolly harpsichord & brass, there’s a melancholy air that I was drawn to. November 14, 2022
This was… something else! I loved the album all the way through. None of the songs overstayed their welcome and had a nice charm across the whole album.
Kind of Classic but great rhythms in it. Still prefer The Beatles in this kind of classic pre rock vibe.
This was good. It was like a weird version of the Beatles. They enjoyed using dissonance with their voices, which I didn't like, but otherwise good.
Love Waterloo, Sunday!
Great album. The Kinks best
I love me some kinks :)
I am a sucker for classic soft U.K. rock and this album strikes all the right chords for me. Some of the songs are frustrating, with just how “amusement park” the choruses are, but it’s not enough to stain the album for me. I could use this kind of record here and then. I listen to a lot of sad shit. Lmao. Favorite tracks: Two Sisters, Tin Soldier Man, End of the Season, Waterloo Sunset Least favorite tracks: David Watts, Harry Rag
I mean maybe I just like the kinks but this is such a nice little album. Short and sweet, every song stands out as a story - and although their songwriting obviously could do with a little more time and experience, the majority of these songs are enjoyable in and of themselves. Doesn't feel too forgettable but also isn't annoyingly catchy, overall the songs are just pleasant listens individually and come together nicely to create a very pretty little listen. my only grievance is a little contradictory to all the things I enjoy about the album - it doesn't really require any attention. the lyrics are pretty shallow and the production isn't anything to goggle at. pretty little album, low 4
Davies’ baroque Britishness and joyful plodding through the songs on this record makes it difficult not to love - some classic singles in here like a David Watts and Waterloo Sunset, but also an array of great album tracks. Good fun.
Just a solid pop record. Good melodies. My one coworker says The Kinks would've been bigger than the Beatles in America had they not been banned. I've always been skeptical, still am, but I can see this record being big. Favorite tracks: "Waterloo Sunset", "Harry Rag", Afternoon Tea", "Tin Soldier Man"
Don’t mind it.
Fun pop
Oh man, I love the Kinks. Not their best album but has some fab songs & ends with my number one favourite song of all time. So can’t have too many complaints.
I like The Kinks. They have a unique flavor in their '60s rock sound. This is the third and probably the last Kinks album that I will hear in this generator, and my overall impression with these guys is yes they're not a Beatles riff-off, but much of their songs are hit-and-miss. "Something Else" is really something else. It's not as cohesive as "Face to Face" and "Arthur". It's all over the place and a lot of people LOVE albums that are all over the place. Unfortunately, I don't. But "Something Else" still has the charm and string driven ear candies. And I guess that's enough for a great Kinks album. Not as good as its amazing predecessor, "Face to Face", but still decent.
This album is amazing, not perfect but close too it
Se le sai le canti a squarciagola, la vibe è quella
I’m a big fan of The Kinks but admittedly haven’t dug deep into their back catalogue. I’m so grateful this generator gave me the kick to do just that. On first listen I was drawn immediately to the more energetic, distorted guitar laced tracks like Love Me Till The Sun Shines and David Watts and a more passing appreciation of the more “jangly” numbers like Death of a Clown and Harry Rag. But the more I consumed, the more I was consumed. A varied and brilliant album. Not to forget that this contains one of my favourite songs ever - Waterloo Sunset. Highlights: David Watts, Death of a Clown, Love Me Till the Sun Shines, Afternoon Tea, Lazy Old Sun, Waterloo Sunset
Fun album from the 60s. Sounds kinda like off-brand Beatles. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Overall great album.
4.25
Very Beatles
It's a fun and goofy album with plenty to sing and groove to. It's what their previous album Face to Face sought to do but much more refined and coherent. Features a diverse range of styles, including psychedelia, country, bossa nova, and garage, but I'm particularly fond of their music hall baroque pop sound, with beautiful harpsichord, horn, and string arrangements. As much filler as Kinks albums usually have, I actually found myself enjoying most of the songs (even the bonus tracks), and for different reasons too. Favorites: Death of a Clown, Two Sisters, No Return, Tin Soldier Man, Lazy Old Sun, Afternoon Tea, Waterloo Sunset, Mr. Pleasant, Autumn Almanac
A fun listen, didn't know any of the songs prior but still enjoyed it quite a bit . Reminded me of the Beatles.
Classic 60s British Rock pop, but with an introspective spin, the songwriting is fun, introspective and they tell many stories across multiple tracks with some common things. Great listen and takes you back, the drums, keys, guitars, all great.
This is the first British Invasion era album that I've enjoyed. It still is very much a product of its time, which I personally am not a huge fan of, but still I think I'll give this another couple listens soon
Thought the kinks were a punk band haha. More like a Beatles meets Grateful Dead
Harry Rag
On certain days, I just got to listen to some Kinks. This is one of their best - moments of pure genius such as Waterloo Sunset are slightly offset by some more forgettable tracks. But a fine listen.
Strong start to album - David Watts, Death of a Clown and Two Sisters all great Kinks songs. A real mixture here of pop, baroque, hints of psychedelia. The following songs are all a bit middling, nothing wrong with them but not the strongest either. However, Waterloo Sunset is a strong closer to the album, and sounds as great as ever (best ever Kinks song imho)
Supremely smart and sophisticated pop – no wonder it didn't sell. Perhaps it was insufficiently bold or ambitious relative to what else was happening on this chart durnig this seminal year. "Death of a Clown" and "Two Sisters" are terrific and every cut is tuneful with interesting flourishes (some brass here, some harpsichord tinkling there). They all land with impact, for being sharp and tight, as well as awfully clever and frequently fun, with the apotheosis of "Waterloo Sunset," a pure classic of wistful melancholy.
The only song I kinda know is David watts and that’s because of the jam… Speaking of the album opens with David watts and it’s honestly not what I thought it would sound like hearing the jam version it’s a great opener though. Death of a clown is an okay jangly little acoustic song it’s not bad I just don’t get how it was released as a single and got to number 3 on the charts. Two sisters is wired but somehow works especially love the harpsichord work. No return is slow and very old fashioned sounding but I guess its a nice mid side break from what has been played already. Harry rag is probably one of the strangest songs ever but the rhythm is nice ( especially the army style drums). Tin solider man sounds a lot more crisp than the others so far it’s good great instrumentation but very obviously inspired by the drugs. The lyrics to situation vacant are pretty shit but still a well made song. Love me till the sun shines ups the quality a little as it’s a really solid pop song. I thought the rest of the album was odd and druggy but lazy old sun is is a drunken slur affected by LSD it’s not even that good just interesting. Afternoon tea is okay one of the least interesting but most listenable tracks on here. Funny face is solid I like how it randomly slows down only to explode into a ball of energy straight after. The penultimate track end of the season is okay I love those bird sounds it’s honestly a really nice old fashioned song. Waterloo sunset is a banger of a closer to be honest nothing bad here! It’s a good album and I’am a sucker for wired 60’s stuff but it’s nowhere near as good as like sgt peppers/ revolver by the Beatles ( or actually their whole late career) , Disraeli gears by cream , forever changes by love or sf sorrow by the pretty things. Still a 4/5 though! Also go mono this original review was done in stereo and wasn’t as good of a listen.
Good album, with some solid tracks
neat album! though not really my thing i guess, i just kinda left it on in the background. getting there though, there were quite a few tracks i liked
Waterloo sunset comes out of nowhere as a five star song but the rest of the album is just so 60s and so British that it feels a bit too of its time
I quite like a few of the Kinks’ songs, but I’ve never listened to a full album of theirs. I found this one to be very eclectic and jumbled. It seemed like a collection of songs rather than a cohesive body that flowed. I didn’t dislike it, but it was very much not what I was expecting. The songs are exactly what I expected for the era, if a little more psychedelic rock. Fav Track: Two Sisters 4/5
Kinks*i su mi jako dragi :)
Didn't realize the kinks sounded so much like the Beatles
pretty fun!
Very fun album with some interesting creative choices. A lot of songs felt like filler and some sounded very beatles-esque. Still adore Waterloo sunset.
Good album. At first I was afraid it was going to be too repetitive, but there was good variation while staying connected to the album as a whole.
3.5/5. Slightly above average pop-rock. I have heard better from The Kinks, but this was still a good album.
I enjoyed this album. The Kinks are underrated in North America compared to their more famous contemporaries.
More Kinks are always good ;)
So good! Didn't expect to enjoy a kinks album as much as this
Another solid album from The Kinks. Very, very close to 5 stars for me.
Rock sesentero que parece un musical. Curioso.
Let's all drink to the death of a clown!
Favorite song: Waterloo Sunset.
It's got Waterloo Sunset on it.
Part psychedelic, part baroque pop, part classic 60s soft rock: really nice! Would definitely listen again
I am a sucker for stupid British songs about goblins, clowns, toy soldiers, gnomes and such (think "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn" by Pink Floyd). I had fun with this. "David Watts" was funny, "Waterloo Sunset" made me feel good and "Death of a Clown" is so stupid that I love it. Something about the image of a clown being lowered into a coffin is hilarious to me. Fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa. That'll be stuck in my head for the entire week.
I thought this album was great. Very Beatles'esque, although it makes sense given the time. I like this band way more than the Beatles, because they always seemed to be one step beyond and do something very interesting with their sound or their lyrics. Not a lot more to say, just a great album with wonderfully constructed pop tunes
Tätä en ollukaan kuullu, mut taattua Kinksiä. Huikeen vekkulia musaa.
David Watts and Waterloo Sunset are such definitive Kinks tune. Fun listen.
The Kinks are a charter member in my all-time Top 10 band list so naturally this was an already greatly experienced and casual listen for me. If you are not attuned to Ray Davies's style of songwriting, then there is little chance for us to be pals of the close-knit variety. They were still building to even better things here, but this is a marvelous collection of tunes.
A pleasant late 60s listen that at its best could stand head to head with its Beatles competition. Favorites: "David Watts", "Death of a Clown", "End of the Season", "Waterloo Sunset"
patiko, bezdaliai hipiai
Really good album some great songs and a pleasure of an album to listen to only a couple of weak songs that stop this from being 5 stars
Though I love the Kinks, it's been a while since I heard this album the last time. Things here are still on a middle ground - the sound is all pop and catchy, but the lyrics are contemplative or analytical. As someone who doesn't have an Anglo-Saxon background, it is delicious to dive into the mid-20th century British world it provides.
Starts and ends in a perfect way. There are some fillers along the way but the good tracks are strong enough to warrant a 4 overall.
Really good album, I'm impress and I will dig more int their incredible discography.
This album is full of nice songs and there is no doubt Ray Davies is a great songwriter. David Watts and Waterloo Sunset are the most well known songs. My fav track has to be Lazy Old Sun. Never listened to a lot of Kinks in the past but obviously know a lot of their hits. As an album a whole it was very 60s sound. I can hear how they influenced many bands after this. Im sure its not their greatest album and I do want to investigate them further. One of my fav Kinks songs is called "Celluloid Heroes.
I either really like a Kinks' song.....or I don't care for it at all. 4 stars for always being true to themselves and being one of the most influential bands ever.
This is a great album, one that makes you think that maybe what the Beatles were doing in 1967 was not so unique. Nice baroque pop, rock and even some early R&B songs makes up for a great album overall. It even has a feeling of nostalgia in it. "David Watts", "Death of a Clown" and "Waterloo Sunset" are the highlights.
It was a fun album. Loads of guitar pop, with captivating lyrics and more than a few stories to tell.
Отличный альбом. До сих пор звучит достаточно свежо и в инди-роке/инди-попе многие идеи этого альбома явно до сих пор используются. Ряд песен понравились. Не скажу, что абсолютно на 100% мое, но в списке лучших альбомов этот альбом явно необходим.
Love the Kinks, but this isn't a 5 star album
An old favourite. Good enough to make you forgive them for their role in Britpop. 'Waterloo Sunset' is one of the all-time greats
This is more like it! Always baffled by how modern their production sounds. Waterloo Sunset is pure bliss (even if I'll keep a soft spot for the Alisha's Attic version 👀). Fav new track: End of the Season
Very quirky and unique. Lovely British storytelling songs. Lots of interesting instrumental stuff going on. I’m not giving full marks though, as I’d say there’s only one Great song on here.
Kinky for sure
Rock sesentero que parece un musical. Curioso.
Bastante bien. Setentero. Pone baroque pop ... no sé. Un rock suave setentero. Como The Clash
A lot of kinks I'd not heard - well worth a listen
Pretty pop that preceded The Shins, Modest Mouse, Phoenix, etc. "Waterloo Sunset" is a fucking well crafted song
I mean it's the Kinks. It's like rating a Beatles album, it's kinda rude to give anything less than 4 stars considering how influential and movement-starting these albums are.
Not as good as village green or Arthur but still an incredible album. Waterloo sunset might be the greatest song ever written. Lovely little tunes.
Couple of good songs
7/10
Great '60s band. Not only one more of those times.
muy bueno para andar en bicicleta cuando hay sol
Like the Beatles but not as dope
A fruit cake full of tasty treats with quite a bit of filler. I liked the number of shorter songs but some still managed to outlive their welcome. But the standout songs are still world class. A mixed bag.
This is my second favorite Kinks album after Muswell Hillbillies, and that is all.
Aside from one or two songs, I will never rate The Kinks incredibly highly. They just don't hook me like The Beatles do. But, conversely, I will also never rate a Kinks album low. It is always a good listen that feels well worth my time. When my ADHD-riddled brain is able to focus in on the lyrics a bit more, I appreciate that The Kinks do social commentary head-and-shoulders better than their contemporaries. Harry Rag and Waterloo Sunset stick out the most here. Harry Rag because it sounds gross, and Waterloo Sunset because it's a cracking song.
After this album, I listened to The Kinks debut album. The debut album is 5/5. This album is very Beatles esq.
I like the Kinks, and have listened to several of their songs multiple times. The only track that I knew off of this album is "Waterloo Sunset" which is a track that I pull up from time to time. Most of the album was okay, but I think that I like this album enough that it creeps over the edge enough to give the album 4 stars.
Loved it - the classics and some I wasn't so familiar with!
Scoots along at a decent lick. It's a good album that can save Waterloo Sunset to be last track.
I love the Kinks but this 3rd or 4th among their earlier albums for me. Still David Watts, Death of a Clown, Harry Rag and Waterloo Sunset...classics all. Tempted to give it 5 but gotta give it 4 🌟 saving 5 stars for Arthur and Village Green
40. Ai quem me dera ser o fim da primavera. Ter folhagem e tronco maciço, falar como o Ricardo Carriço. MotA: David Watts "I am a dull and simple lad / Cannot tell water from champagne / And I have never met the Queen"
I like David Watts :D And I vibe w Tin Soldier Man, brain brrr idk Listening to this makes me feel pretty good idk It's not so much that there are single exceptional songs, but they're all pretty ok?
Nice album. Has some classics from my highschool years. Can't go wrong :)
Amazing, so hyped to hear what they would go on to make...
I was lukewarm on the first half. The second was fantastic.
Good spread of roots rock and all the styles the 60s had to offer