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The Kinks are described as many things, including as a British Invasion band. I think that label is predominantly attributed to either those that didn’t grow up listening to music in the 60s or those that simply don’t care about Brit music to discern the differences. The Kinks are often credited for inspiring later rock, more specifically the punk movement. Even then, their longevity also allowed them to still produce music into the 80s. I don’t want to compare THE Kinks to The Beatles because I think both bands were looking for different things. But as dominate as The Beatles were, sometimes comparisons are inescapable. To me, The Beatles represent a clean, well crafted pop sound while later introducing some more rockier music. Even then, as superb songwriters, their music is technically sound. They knew what they were doing and they were masters. The Kinks, to my ear, are a bit edgier. It’s not hard to see why so many later rock bands cite them as an influence. As someone who is largely a rock fan, it is not hard to appreciate what The Kinks were doing. Plus, since Ray is the predominate songwriter, this album has a more consistent flow. I enjoyed it. It took me 3-4 listens to fully get into to it, and I finally landed on this being a low 4 rating.
This really is just a lot of fun. High quality, unserious, honest and free. Ray Davies made delightful fucking music. Maybe I’m bugging’, but I’m pretty sure Luscious Jackson pulled a riff from Rosy Won’t You Please, for their song Bam-Bam.
Meer Kinks, altijd leuk. De teksten zitten weer vol blije ongein, de stem van Ray Davies druipt weer gezellig van de droge humor. En er staat een hit op. Toch blijft dit op een vier steken. Het is leuk gedaan, maar de ironie raakt niet echt.
Voor een band waarbij ik al vaker schreef dat je beter hun greatest hits kan luisteren dan losse albums, heb ik the Kinks verrassend vaak genoemd in een review. Blijkbaar hebben ze dan toch een minder vergeetbare indruk achter gelaten, dan de 3 waarmee ik de albums vaak wil beoordelen. Ergens is dit album ook meer een degelijke 3, maar ik moet zeggen dat de onbekende nummers ook prima in het gehoor liggen. Af en toe wordt er iets te veel op de harpsichord (die moest ik opzoeken) getingeltangeld, en daarmee krijgt het nog meer dat gedateerde, veel meer dan de rocky liedjes. Op het einde krijgen we nog Sunny Afternoon, op een dag vroeg in maart waarin het prachtig weer is. En the Kinks weten dat gevoel uitstekend te verwoorden. Bonuspuntje daarvoor en we kunnen dit weer afronden naar een 4.
I will play sunny afternoon at a wedding. Tbd if it will be mine, but mark my words. The album grew on me after the first three of so. Started out sounding like a wanna be Beatles, but turned it into their own by the end
Just a wonderful shot of tipsy 60s garage rock. It’s funny, it’s cool, there are some pretty fantastic players that were pushing the boundaries of what rock could sound like at the time.
It was well listened to, I will listen to another 7.5 out of 10.
Always nice to have a Kinks album. I like this one but I think the Kinks have done better. This feels like a transitional album between the classic aggrevated rock of their debut and Kinks Kontroversy and their later work. All these songs are nice to listen to and there's a bunch of great R&B rock singles in here. Nice collection of 14 punchy short songs.
The first half of the album did not spark joy. It wasn’t bad just not particularly interesting to me. The sound quality and production felt inconsistent, not sure if it was intentional but it some felt like they were recorded on a tape recorder while others were studio quality. The second half had some stand out tracks that were catchy and felt less generic. Favorite songs were: Little miss queen of darkness Sunny Afternoon 7/10
"Rosy Won't You Please Come Home" is great, I love the vocals. This song sounds a lot like The Zombies, who I like a lot. They were contemporaries so likely they were part of the same musical moment. Every song after this blended together into one, enjoyable, thirty minute song. Their sound is very consistent on this album. I liked it, but did feel like I could have used some more variety. It was all very easy to listen to and inoffensive. 7/10
The first few tracks sound a little like a poor copy of The Beatles but then the songs start to hit home and by the end, it's been brilliant.
Great 60’s rock/pop
Honestly I think sunny afternoon is the best track but far and they could’ve just named the album that too. Party line is solid as well, idk how many people actually know what party lines are politically. Rosy is a pretty good song and I like little miss darkness but it’s just another example of something oasis was ‘inspired’ by and actually improved (she’s electric). And I desperately wish dead end street was on the LP 4/5
A very good Kinks album. But not a great one. Some stuff I really like here, but not essential the way the next like 5 albums are. Still, this is prime Kinks in a great era for them.
This was an interesting one. I like The Kinks and have given one or two albums five stars. This one didn’t quite reach that level, but it’s a solid 4. And while I gave it a 4, I question its need to be included on this list, especially with such a good Kinks representation already.
Another great album!
Day391 - i had to listen twice. at first i thought it was corny and simple but i think i quite liked it
Not bad
Today's album is Face to Face (1966) by The Kinks. This is a great album. I'd never listened before. Baroque pop is almost always wrapped up in The Beatles, Brian Wilson/The Beach Boys, The Zombies, Stones, and while The Kinks are neither forgotten or even necessarily underrated, this album is pristine of-the-era (mid 60s) baroque, early psychedelic, folksy/bluesy pop rock. I adore Ray Davies voice and songs here. Arrangements, background vocals, and performances are all wonderful. I need more time with it, but it's out of the gates with a 4 of 5, and I want to go 4.5. -G
7.5/10
The Kinks are like a nice blend of UK Rock almost like the perfect blend of The Stones and The Beatles. Another album with bot that many like is a 4 but this album is a solid 4.5.
Not their greatest album, but a fascinating snapshot of 60s musical change.
Classic!
This was great, I know a few Kinks songs but have only listened to one other full album of theirs. I knew Sunny Afternoon and it’s still my favorite track on here. Every song was concise, there was no filler on here. Just a fun album full of story songs.
Rock that’s smooth and full Sung by accented crooner To merry effect
Dring! Dring! Who Is Speaking? C’est The Kinks. Quelle belle intro! Bonne chanson d’ouverture à la Beatles. Gros coup de cœur pour la deuxième chanson aussi « Rosy Won’t You Please Come Home », qui rappelle The Doors avec la voix et le clavecin. Et aussi pour « Sunny Afternoon », apparemment le plus grand succès de l’album. Très bon album dans l’ensemble. Belle découverte. À réécouter.
Des Beatles un peu plus sales, un peu plus cyniques. C’est très brit, très sixties et c’est très bon! Un petit peu de surf sur Rainy Day in June, un peu de psychédélisme par ci par là, une petite touche parfois garage parfois pop, c’est foisonnant même s’il se dégage une unité à l’ écoute de l’album.
My favourite 60s band, who always seem to represent a more realistic, somewhat prosaic, version of the era which seems more and more authentic as it fades into the further past. In truth, this finds them a little earlier than their ascent into a truly great albums band. Yet there is plenty to enjoy and, in Sunny Afternoon, one of my very favourite songs. Attention wanders from time to time and it does always seem quite long for an album of this time period. That’s probably a reflection of some of the filler tracks in the mid period of the record. But the highs are of the very highest and the cover is a pure period delight. Can’t rate it as highly as what was to come from them, and the contemporary scene was pumping out some incredibly strong competition so it’s probably suffered by comparison to those albums. But it’s a hidden gem; a rough diamond perhaps, but a gem nonetheless. I love The Kinks.
Fun album, I've always loved these guys.
4 stars
Ett mycket vasst album med flera klassiker.
great one. I really like The Kinks.
This album is simplistic in its arrangements and, at times, even repetitive, but it’s hard to fault it when it’s delivered with such enthusiasm and tongue-in-cheek humor. Ray Davies’ sharp wit and observational lyrics shine throughout, and the band’s charm makes up for any lack of complexity in the music. It’s an album that feels like a cheeky grin—playful and irresistibly enjoyable. The mix of satire, storytelling, and lightheartedness gives Face to Face its enduring appeal. While it may not be the most sophisticated record, it’s packed with personality, and I found myself thoroughly entertained. Standout Track: Mr. Pleasant Score: 4/5
4 - This is a lighter four than the others. Maybe I'd like this more than Arthur? IDK, I haven't listened to that one in a long time so I don't know how my opinion may differ now. Even if it's not my favourite, there's still some good songs on here. I mean, I did still give it a four, after all. I'd say none of the tracks are as strong as the strongest tracks on the other Kinks albums on here, at least for the time being. I may end up changing my mind with relistens. There's a bit of a lull in the middle if I remember correctly, but oh well. I still liked my time with it. It's better than a lot of stuff on this list.
Not quite reaching the same heights of their scouse contemporaries but getting very close!
Too Much On My Mind // A House In The Country // Most Exclusive Residence for Sale // Little Miss Queen of Darkness // Sunny Afternoon 3.5/5
I do enjoy old Kinks. I'm always surprised when I hear them because I'm so used to Lola as the sound of theirs I'm most familiar with, but this almost Beatles sounding stuff makes me smile.
It’s such a fun album. Hard to not bop along to songs like “Little Miss Queen of Darkness”
The Kinks are a band I actively tried to get into for a couple of years but their sound has always been a "hit-or-miss" (like the Stones.) Sometimes, they're fantastic, other times, you're wondering how they're one of the most renowned '60s acts. "Face To Face" is their most adequate album, I daresay. A bit dry at times, but fun nonetheless, with the iconic "Sunny Afternoon." Unfortunately, I never found the motivation to explore further for the band.
Beatles knock off
Ray Davies is a master of lyrical imagery and storytelling. I love the Kinks and I really enjoyed this album; it draws you in, getting better and better as it unfolds. House In The Country; Holiday In Waikiki; Fancy; Little Miss Queen of Darkness; and of course Sunny Afternoon.
delightful
I enjoyed this album thoroughly - 4/5
4.4
again super good instrumentals but wasn’t struck by anything crazy special definitely a really good album love the kinks
Heard of the Kinks.
Slightly down transitional album, but still decent.
Good jangly Kinks here. Davies with some solid songwriting. A fun listen. Unexpected bangers: Dandy, A House in the Country, Most Exclusive Residence for Sale
The Kinks are a band I really hadn’t listened to until the past couple years and I really enjoy their music
Very good.
The sunshine and brocade of this music belie the dark, sarcastic, critical-of-society strains that run throughout this album.
Good classic stuff.
Very sarcastic, very enjoyable
Sharply observed vignettes of urban and suburban life, of frustrations and disappointments. A key source for so many English songwriters who followed him - Townsend, Weller, Difford & Tillbrook, Albarn and many others.
One of the great albums of the 60's. Their best album. Smooth sounds and a couple enduring hits.
I'm always here for the kinks, every day of the week
Great transition album
The Kinks are one of my favourite bands ever. This album has been said by critics to be the start of their golden era, but I wouldn’t fully agree. It has some amazing songs like ”Rosy won’t you please come home”, ”dandy” and of course ”Sunny afternoon” but the large majority of songs don’t stand out like they do for example in Village green or hell even the next album Something Else. It tears me up not giving a kinks album a 5 but I try to put previous listening aside and this isn’t a perfect album especially without “Dead End Street” which I think would fit perfectly and is in my opinion the best song from this time.
The first and last tracks, "Party Line" and "I'll Remember", sounded so much like the Beatles that I had to check. Contains the classic "Sunny Afternoon". Some of the other tracks were quite progressive for the time.
As soon as you realize that the Kinks are a novelty band (like Queen after them), you learn to enjoy their catalog a lot more. This record precedes there best work, but lacks the childish nature of other albums. Thus is a high three, with some great singles
The Kinks show up The Beatles as tetchy and patronising. Which isn’t to say the brittleness of The Beatles doesn’t make them a better band overall, but it’s difficult not to root for Team Kinks as the soul of British music. Ray Davies sings about what the British really care about, class envy and people living in more expensive houses than us. Nice that a song taking the piss out of rich people moaning about paying taxes was released before The Beatles song where they moan about paying taxes.
I feel I've should have been listening to this one already
First reaction: gah, another expected 60ies staple of a British Jangle Poprock thing. But turns out: I get it. I read some "underrated" recently with regards to The Kinks and I can see myself cautiously agreeing. This is neat. And surprisingly well positioned in a world (and country) where The Beatles (and Stones) already exist. Will I put this on again? Probably not. But it's cool. Thumbs up.
chill, fun... good for a Sunday
7/10. It features some really fun, and pleasant 1960's rock songs. :)
this album i really liked, very creative and witty especially for this time. i really like not just the instrumentation but also the occasional sound design and foley that is heard throughout. it's kinda funny how it seems like every single rock band from this time sounds like the beatles. like the way they sing, it's practically identical. i wonder why that is. it can't just be because "well, they're popular". maybe it's just the accent.
7,pp
The album that led the Kinks to just say fuck it, let’s start making albums that appeal to only British people.
Dandy, Dandy where you gonna go now? I love the quirky English charm of The Kinks. I mean, Damon Albarn must LOVE them. This is like a little slice of cool 60s England. More to the songs than meets the eye (ear). Cool guitar. I know it's wrong to even mention You Really Got Me because it doesn't appear on this album, but I will - one of the coolest tracks ever! I don't love every track on this, but it is a groovy collection of tunes - and Ray Davies is a top musiciiaaan.
I love The Kinks and Ray Davies so this review is longer than most! I've been a fan since I bought a singles compilation when I was 18. I love them from their raw youthful classics to the songwriting that developed and dominated. This album sits at the start of the transition. It's not their best, the music is ok, production is thin and dated, but there's still plenty to love. 'Sunny Afternoon' stands out as the best known and loved song on the album but there's much more. 'Too Much On My Mind' is perfectly constructed. 2 minutes 30 that sums up how we all feel at times, except those who are lucky enough to not have a care in the world. All set to a beautiful tune. Few were writing like this in the 'swinging' 60s. 'Session Man' is a simple ditty about a session musician but listen again and it could be about anyone who had a dream, came close to realising their dream, but was forced to compromise and do as they must to pay the bills. 'Rainy Day in June' is out there, really unusual imagery and sound for a Kinks song and I love it. 'House in The Country' makes another social statement, 'Little Miss Queen of Darkness' is a great tune but so sad. Davies creates characters and worlds in seemingly simple songs. 'Dead End Street' from the same year missed the original release but deserves a mention. A truly great song of the times, it's like a Ken Loach film. Class, inequality, isolation and human struggles in a changing world were common themes in his songs. Elsewhere there was plenty of humour too. Glad this album is on the list, but there are better Kinks albums to come...
I have to admit I wasn't looking forward to this, but it turned out to be pretty good stuff. I can imagine hearing this music playing as people walked down the street in the late 1960s. Somewhere between psychedelic pop and rock, not too in your face, interesting vignettes, short songs. Not good enough for 5 stars, but a fine 4 star album.
The Kinks are like the beginnings of punk, mixed with rock and a dash of pop rock. Fantastic album! The third of theirs I've had on this album generator. Favourite songs: I'll Remember, Mr. Reporter, Sunny Afternoon, Dandy, You're Looking Fine, Little Miss Queen of Darkness, A House in the Country, Most Exclusive Residence for Sale, Dead End Street, Party Line Least favourite songs: I'm Not Like Everybody Else 4/5
Pretty good. 4ish
I like the Kinks, but I'm wondering why we needed four albums by the Kinks in the 1001 - not enough sound variety between the albums to justify it. This album is so very 60s, but filled with plenty of catchy hooks. Favorite tracks: Party Line, Too Much on My Mind, A House in the Country, Little Miss Queen of Darkness, You're Looking Fine (really catchy), Sunny Afternoon (apparently the biggest hit on the album - it sounded vaguely familiar, mainly the "in the summertime" part).
Basically bookmarking this to re-examine in future. Not familiar with the album at all (though have heard a handful of the tracks before) but it's got some excellent stuff.
Good lil kinks album
Classic
If you close your eyes and imagine the quintessential late Brit Invasion/early psychedelic rock you’ll imagine this. And it’s pretty solid, quaint production and all.
When the Kinks were Beatles influenced
This was pretty good. I liked the style, it wasn't too it there, but different enough to keep my attention throughout. I'd probably listen to this again. 4/5
Что - то на приятно-старческом
upphaf blómaskeiðs. næstu eru betri en þessi engu að síður þrælgóð. 4.
Beetje comby van crossby, nash stills and young and beatles. Wel leuk
Brilliant multi-genre show of force. You can tell how they were so influential
Love The Kinks. This isn’t necessarily my favorite but still a solid Kinks album. Tons of catchy songs and just great feel.
The songwriting didn't grab my attention in any way, but damn is this a peaceful album. Perfect for a relaxing Sunday stroll. It really captured that energy perfectly.
Forgot to write. Overall fun collection of songs. I don’t know if I had ever heard of a song from The Kinks prior. Standouts: Session Man, Most Exclusive Residence for Sale, Sunny Afternoon, Dead End Street, Big Black Smoke, and Mr. Pleasant.
Sounds pretty much like St Pepper. But who was first.
Enjoyed this more than I expected. The usual Ray Davies' story-telling, but some good tunes, in a mid-sixties style as you'd expect.
Enjoyed this
Tasteful and clever and groovy, with many standout cuts of significant variety, from the rocking “Holiday in Waikiki” to the mostly effective raga “Fancy” (which seems more Beatlesesque than Kinksy but works all the same) to the delightful languid pop of “Sunny Afternoon,” one of the best-ever tracks. “Too Much on My Mind” is terrific and the chamber-y opening of “Session Man” sounds like it could be from Vampire Weekend’s latest record and “Little Miss Queen of Darkness” is also sharp and swinging, the spiky “I’ll Remember” and the well balanced “I’ll Remember” feels like an unheralded gem. The social commentary cuts in the middle mostly land for being so crisp, a bit biting and a bit sweet. The Deluxe edition offers some tasty add-ons, especially “She’s Got Everything.”
Sounds like the Beatles!
Ray Davies is such a great songwriter. This album is an intelligent yet fun representation of The Kinks' ability to embody the English spirit. It's a great one. Full of 60's charm and much more than that. Just wish that the recording and mix was better.
I like it
so good and sounds like beatles
Rounded up to 4 for “Rainy Day in June” and “Sunny Afternoon”. I enjoyed this one
A good album, I liked Rosy Won't You Please Come Home, Little Miss Queen Of Darkness and Loved the famous Sunny Afternoon.
Good kinks album but 1 song sticks out
it was good, no bad songs on the album, just not something i would normally listen to
very good, very catchy.
pretty nice, i've always kinda liked the kinks so this one was no surprise 👍
Ratings: 5: I will happily play this album anytime 4: I may occasionally play this album of my own free will 3: I will happily listen to this if someone plays it in the background 2: I will tolerate this if it is playing in the background 1: I will leave the room if someone plays this in the background Of the British invasion bands, this is the one band that I keep coming back to again and again even now. Solid 4.
Beatles' vibe! fiquei me questionando se é parecido num nível mesma época/moda ou se faltou originalidade... fora isso, delicinha, dançante e ROSIE, WON'T YOU PLEASE COME HOME?!
Quirky, upbeat, and altogether Kinks. While the Stones were playing blues and The Beatles were entering their psychedelic phase, The Kinks were making oddball pop songs (and later inventing the fuzzed out sound that Hendrix and Black Sabbath adopted). The Kinks are underappreciated, IMO, and this album shows their unique approach to songwriting. Recommended.
Charmant, on ne peut plus influencé par le Beatles, jusqu’à avoir son morceau orientalisant vers la fin de l’album. “Sunny Afternoon” restera un grand classique. Plein de jolies choses, comme la plus rock “Party Line” en ouverture, “Rosy won't you please come home”, jusqu'à “I'll remember” qui clôt l'album avec de jolies harmonies vocales. Ils n’ont pas encore atteint là leur plus haut niveau, qui ne devrait pas tarder. L'album est aussi trop long avec 14 titres, allourdissant un peu l'écoute, mais c'est très chouette quand même.
Just 1960's awesome
Hard to wrong with Kinks. Not quite the caliber of Village Green or Arthur but still a solid and very consistent pop album.
I still say they sound like the Beatles. Best Kinks record I've listened to so far.
I enjoyed listening to this. It's more fun 60s pop from The Kinks which isn't a bad thing. I'll listen to this again.
This was very enjoyable, I like The Kinks. Lots of good ones on here.
Fun, solid album from a band that always reveals how great they are the deeper you dive into their catalog. This is a great collection of songs with varied arrangements, subjects ranging from slightly biting social commentary to shining a light on session musicians, and solid performances throughout. I love The Party Line, You’re Looking Fine, and Sunny Afternoon. If it doesn’t have the top-top tier songs of the Kinks, it also doesn’t really have a bad track across its 20+ songs, a real achievement.
Just st enjoyable, well-made pop rock.
Banda remil infravalorada los kinks loco, le pondría 5 estrellas pero...
A breezy listen through some pretty ditties and melodies. Nice
The Kinks have a distinctive voice -- upbeat pop-rock with clever lyrics filled largely with satire and social commentary. Ray Davies voice is very distinctive (some say that's a bad thing) but they're solid musicians and the melodies and styles have a good deal of variety. This album is no exception and while not the best Kinks record, it's entertaining. Sunny Afternoon is the killer track but Dead End Street and I'm Not Like Everybody else are top notch as well. It was fun to listen to the album for the first time since I didn't know a number of songs on it, but I didn't add any new favorites.
pretty good album errrm. sunny afternoon is peak. 7.6/10
Great alternative to the Beatles
I do enjoy some kinks from time to time… … and I’m also a fan of the band! Having said that, most of their songs that I like are not on this album. It’s a solid concept album with a consistent tone/feel all the way through and there was nothing that stuck out as particularly bad. Sunny Afternoon is a great song and almost takes it to 5 stars. Almost.
I’m kinky for The Kinks! However, this doesn’t quite get itself 5 stars as they have better albums (Village Green Preservation Society) which I look forward to popping up as well. Sunny Afternoon is an all-time great though.
Extremely 1966. You can feel this coming out in a similar landscape to Rubber Soul, for instance, where old meets new. There's something about The Kinks that doesn't quite scream progressiveness and mysticism, but this is maybe not that far off. It's a good mix of ripe old fun and something more interesting though, and is a very enjoyable way to spend 39 minutes.
Fun! And I swear I've heard the tune Dandy in some horror fare I've consumed, maybe AHS?
OK enough baroque Pop.
The Kinks waren bisher nur "Lola" und "You Really Got Me" - beides nicht auf der Scheibe. Auf der Face to Face sind die bekanntesten Dandy Sunny Afternoon - mir nicht geläufig.
Not the Kinks’ best but you can hear a shift on the brink with their songwriting.
Thoughts before listening: I know the Kinks. Everybody knows the Kinks. I know \"Lola\" and \"You Really Got Me\" and \"All Day and All of the Night\" and I am pretty sure that I have even listened to some of their albums like Muswell Hillbillies. I have not however heard this album, and I feel like there is a HUGE Kinks discography that I no nothing about. What I do know about the Kinks is that whenever I hear their deep cuts I tend to really like them. Catchy, unpretentious, short little pop rock songs. Its like a pre-cursor to punk rock without all the snottiness. All this to say that I am glad to get my first Kinks album on the 1,001 List and something tells me that this will be right up my alley. Review: Sunny Afternoon is on this album and that is an all time great 60s rock song. The rest of the album is what I expected: super catchy, unpretentious pop songs with lyrics skewering 60s British culture. Nothing else reaches Sunny Afternoon's heights, but this is an enjoyable listen. A few songs do rise above the rest: Dandy, Session Man, Holiday in Waikiki, and House in the Country.
Very enjoyable.
Very “British Invasion”. Very strong for the time period.
Love the Kinks.
c'est tr;es britrock, c'Est bon ca sonne bien. mais c'est pas très originale et le style se fait mieux. J'ai quand meme eu un bon moment et c'est un bon album ! 4
I've always been what I would call a casual fan of the Kinks. I think this is the 4th Kinks album I've gotten on this list, and I am always blown away by how much really good material the Kinks released. I was only aware of a small part of it, but there's so much to enjoy. I was struck by how much some of this sounded like The Monkees. I guess it was just the sound of the time. Anyway, I don't really get the "concept" behind this supposed concept album, but I enjoyed listening to it. 4 stars.
Very good album!
Would
I love so much of The Kinks library. They had many different eras, but they were revolutionary in so many ways from straight-up Rock and Roll to Brit Rock/Pop. "Face to Face" is a solid 4-star album to me. "Something Else" and "...Village Green..." are the 5's in their catalog. (And there are some Kinks albums that are 2's for me...) "Face to Face" is a promise of things to come, for me, rising above their previous work, and leading directly to those amazing albums in just the next 2 years!
Pretty good
Old timey music. Thanks for educating me. Pop/rock oldey but goodey.
I liked this album alot, it has an unusually dark criticism of commercialism and success. Some songs seem pretty standard or pulling from a music hall tradition but then diverge in interesting ways. I think the production is somewhat dry its a 4.75 for me
Really vintage and whimsical and Alice in wonderland sounding old school rock. I enjoyed it. Mainly the song “too much on my mind”, I’m gonna cover it in like a pop punk version (or shoegazey too, fuck it)
Loved it
Ray Davies is a genius. And the album is a great illustration of his very English musical style
I never really did a deep dive or got super into the Kinks but I do love the song Sunny Afternoon, it reminds me of playing songs with a good friend at the beach so it's got some good mems attached. Nice to listen to the full album, I understand this was quite a shift in direction for the Kinks but that doesn't mean very much to me. It really sounds very of its time, super strong 60s sound which I dig.
I do like the kinks, I like their sound and how they sing about all kind of different topics. My favourite kinks songs weren't on this album but I still enjoyed it
Well this slams with hits doesn't it! The Kinks seem so nostalgic for me and I don't even know what for. Not a time I was alive but the feel of the 60s is so apparent, maybe it's the storytelling or descriptions. It's jaunty and bright. Good mood music!
Great stuff, what a sound.
I love the Kinks, and this is a great album, hasn't got most of their best hits but still solid. Sunny Afternoon is such a great summer song
Very fun early album, creative in some sonic pursuits, though kind of unintentionally hilarious on occasion (the thunder sounds being so loud made me giggle) Very good. Enjoyed it much more especially after that terrible Motörhead album lol Favorite tracks: Dandy, Sunny Afternoon, Little Miss Queen of Darkness, Too Much On My Mind
Epic classic
Sunny Afternoon was one of the highlights of 1966. I didn’t hear much else from this album at the time. Herman’s Hermits had the hit with Dandy. And, inexplicably, the great double-sided single Dead End Street/ Big Black Smoke (Top 5 in the UK but didn’t make the 2UE Top 40) was left off the album, where both songs would have fitted so well & released as a single a month after the album came out. There’s a level of sophistication about Ray Davies lyrics on a lot of this album. Who else but Lennon & McCartney were writing songs about the English that were this good? And, like The Beatles, there’s very little repetition. Each song is a whole new ball-game. The band are in great form & everyone’s keyboard Session Man of choice, the great Nicky Hopkins is a big bonus. I hadn’t heard this album for a long time (I accidentally destroyed the cd) but I’ve played it 3 or 4 times in the last 24 hours & it gets better with each listen.
4/5 Standouts: Sunny Afternoon, Party Line, Dandy, Very catchy songs.
This album is very much a British Invasion album. Released in 1966, many of these songs could've been Beatles songs (Party Line) or songs by other British Invasion bands like Herman's Hermits (Dandy). Sunny Afternoon is the most popular hit from this album. It's amazing to compare the songs here with their earlier work with the bluesy/power chords of You Really Got Me and All Day and All of the Night. I would've expected this album to have preceded those releases where they took more of a rock approach vs jangly acoustic guitars. It's almost like two different bands. Overall, this is an album full of really solid pop songs and very enjoyable.
Another good Kinks album. Not quite as good as Arthur. Party Line, Dandy, Sunny Afternoon are favorites.
Maybe not the very best of the Kinks but an important evolution of their sound and an early example of a concept album. This is definitely an album that gets better the more I listen to it.
Reminds me of the Beatles, especially Rubber Soul and Revolver, which were released in the prior year. The American Federation of Musicians prohibited the Kinks from touring in the U.S. for four years around this time, apparently for rowdy behavior, which may have included brawling. That hurt their sales in the U.S., and made this album a mostly hidden treasure, despite the success of the single “Sunny Afternoon.” The Kinks were younger than the Beatles and Ray Davies admitted the Beatles were more organized and professional at the time.
So so good. Love this band.
Track 1 - Party Line Fun bouncy track, nice twangy guitar, solid drums, great sounding vocals, jangley guitar riffs, fun lyrics, solid consistent drums, vocals sound layered, makes them pop, excellent opener 8/10 Track 2 - Rosy Won’t You Please Come Home Swaying guitars, stand out vocals from ray in his signature sound, baroque style piano?, nice guitar riff to highlight the vocals, classic blinks style British lyrics, crescendo of instruments before fade out, the exact opposite of its track mate and opener, Party line, reflective and light, rays lyric writing genius on full display, amazing song 8.5/10 Track 3 - Dandy Springy acoustic riff, pulsing electric guitar accompaniment in the verse, walking chords, great storytelling, sudden shift, rays voice suits the song perfectly, nice jolly little song 8/10 Track 4 - Too Much On My Mind Calm reflective guitar riff, return of the baroque piano, pondering lyrics, amazing harmonies between ray and Dave, breezy, gentle backing vocals, chord change in the chorus, sliding bassline accompanies song well 9/10 Track 5 - Session Man Twiddling baroque piano intro, good vocal accompaniment by Dave, uses pronunciation to rhyme the lines together, simple guitar chords to highlight changes, happy uplifting signature kinks style 7.5/10 Track 6 - Rainy Day In June Tremelo guitar riff fits the theme well, pounding timpani’s, simple acoustic chords in the background, rays storytelling strikes again, almost every backing vocals do their job just right, hand claps suit the arrangement well, loud crack of thunder caught me off guard, light swaggering chorus, echoing of chorus lines before fade out 7.5/10 Track 7 - House In The Country Nod to their classic rock and roll early days, swaggering guitar 12 bar, great chords outside of the twelve bar that suit the song well, bluesy piano halfway through, nice bonk bonks and descending guitar riffs, classic double stop early kinks type guitar solo 8.5/10 Track 8 - Holiday In Waikiki Once again swaggering guitar riff, stones-Esau’s singing stay and drum beat, sounds similar to the previous albums, nice boppy quacks guitar sound just before the verse kicks back in, swelling guitars towards the end 7.8/10 Track 9 - Most Exclusive Residence For Sale Octave sounding guitar intro, springy guitar chords, solid consistent drumbeat, no one tells the story of the lives of the higher class of Britain better than ray davies, nice nasally bop bop harmonies, slightly fuzzy ascending guitar notes before the return to the verse, classic kinks la la las to finish with 8/10 Track 10 - Fancy Looping steel string thwacking guitar riff, isolated bass vocals and guitar, drums slowly start to fade in, sounds like the bongos or some sort of African drum, humming backing vocals, droning plane like sound at the end 7/10 Track 11 - Little Miss Queen Of Darkness Little hoppy acoustic diddy, brushed drums, sounds like a double bass, guitar accompanies vocals well at the end of the chorus, military style drum rolls, a few Ruth’s changes at the end of the chorus, steep crescendo abruptly ended to finish 7.5/10 Track 12 - You’re Looking Fine BEATLES RIPPED THEM OFF FOR HEY BULLDOG, swaggering guitar riff, fortunate son style guitar slides, slamming piano keys, bluesy solo, slows down for big bluesy ending 8/10 Track 13 - Sunny Afternoon Don’t even have to explain it, one of the defining moments of 60s and British music as a whole, start of a whole new direction for the band, simply a master piece 11/10 Track 14 - l’ll Remember Rumbling bass, snappy guitar lines, guitar accompanied the vocals, good closing track probably would have worked better if it swapped places with Sunny Afternoon but can’t knock it 7.7/10 Final Thoughts Their “Revolver” moment. This gem of an album marked a huge change in the musical direction of the band and their transition from a rock and roll band to one of the most unique bands to come out of the British Invasion as well as the 60s in general. This album sees Ray Davies in all his lyrical glory, this album was the change in writing songs about parties and clubs like they did in their earlier records, to the behaviours and attitudes of the everyday characters of London and the British class system in the 60s, as shown in “Most Exclusive Residence For Sale” and in later albums “Lola”, “David Watts” and Dave’s finest hour, “Susannahs Still Alive”. Sonically, Dave Davies’ twangy guitar proficiency shone through and made the songs even more memorable and catchy. Dave’s vocals don’t get half the recognition they should. His soft breezy harmonies are like foundations upon which Ray and the rest of the band can flourish. The use of the baroque style piano made songs such as, ”Session Man” and “Rosy Won’t You Please Come Home” a cut above the rest of their contemporaries like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. All in all, this album sees the band in their lyrical and musical pomp and turns The Kinks from a Rock And Roll band from London into a staple of Great British Music and pushes the boundaries of their sonic capabilities which they would explore more deeper into their discography. GOD. BLESS. THE. KINKS Final rating: 8.8/10 Best song - Sunny Afternoon Worst Song - Fancy Most Popular Song - Sunny Afternoon Most Underrated Song - House In The Country
# 11. Pleasant, Classic Kinks is always a good listen, Sunny Afternoon is great, maybe their best song ever.
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Perfect day for Sunny Afternoon.
Fun album, never listened to it although I knew a few of the songs. Solid.
Groovy early rock 'n roll
There is something good to be said about sunny British pop music from the 60s. It's quirky and fun. Loved it.
Kinks er kinky
This was good. Even though it’s long it kept up the pace and didn’t really have any lulls. Had that nice 60s sound. I do wish the production was more consistent - the mix of mono and stereo tracks was a bit jarring. Party Line, Queen of Darkness, Sunny Afternoon, and Mr Reporter were the faves.
This is a great Kinks album and shows a shift to more poppier songs with a music hall style. Ray Davies will refine and revisit this style throughout his career. Also notable is the juxtaposition of older music styler with timely lyrics, another Kinks trait that will continue. Sunny Afternoon is a great single. While solid, this album falls short of inclusion on my list.
I like the Kinks, but nearly all of the music from Face to Face was new to me. "Sunny Afternoon" was the only track that I recognized. There weren't a lot of stand out tracks for me on this fist listen, but I liked this album enough. It sounded like the Kinks. "Sunny Afternoon", "Fancy", and "Too Much on My Mind" were the tracks I gave the highest grade to. I could listen to this again, so I'm rounding up to 4 stars.
"Face to Face" is the fourth studio album by English rock band The Kinks. It was a shift from their hard-driving style of beat music to music drawing heavily from baroque pop and music hall and marked the start of The Kinks' golden age (1966-1971). The album is recognized as one of the first concept albums with a loose theme of social observation. It is entirely Ray Davies' compositions with observational and satirical lyrics commenting on English culture, social class and the music industry. The album was not a big commercial success however reaching #12 in UK and #135 in the US. A ringing phone marks the opening of "Party Line." Dave Davies on the lead vocals. This definitely is more in the 60's garage rock area. Paranoia and complaining about being on a phone line shared with multplie subscribers. Talk about anachronism. The Kinks show a darker side on "Rosy Won't You Please Come Home." Acoustic guitar. Prominent bass. It's about Ray's sister moving to Australia. "Dandy" has very much a Beatles-esque sound. Well, maybe The Beatles had very much a Kinks-esque sound. Screaming, edgy vocals by Ray Davies as he describes the neighborhood Casanova. The Kinks get bluesy, kind of Stonesy, in "Holiday in Waikiki." A chuck Berry homage and about the commercialization of Hawaii. Intriguing guitar sound. A cool drum solo interlude highlights "Little Miss Queen of Darkness." Another song about his sister who gave him a guitar: a tough ending for her though as she dies. Near the album end is their big single "Sunny Afternoon." Hey, here's the music hall. Piano. Melodica. Second consecutive week with a song about that damn mid-60's British progressive tax (Beatles' "Taxman"). This one is poking fun at those affected people though. I have to admit, this is my first listen to a Kinks' 60's album. By the end of this challenge, I'll be be quite familiar. This is a good album; songs clip in at two to three minutes. The music and lyrics have a darkness, edginess and sarcasm to them. I'm looking forward to more from their golden age.
i'm diggin it, a little psychedelic at time but also got some bangers
Ok
Vackert i sin enkelhet! Låtarna är inte så långa, inte så krångliga, men rymmer ändå väldigt mycket. De vanliga rockdängorna klaras av galant, som 'Most Exclusive Residence for Sale' och 'You're Looking Fine'. De mörkare låtarna, 'Rainy Day in June' och 'Fancy' är stilrena. Älskar verkligen när de olika klassiska instrumenten (som jag inte vet vilka de är) inkluderas och gör att albumet ger skäl för etiketten "barock-pop". I 'Rosy Won't You Please Come Home' inkorporeras detta på ett underbart sätt som får mig att känna mig nostalgisk. Kanske för att det påminner mig om 'Golden Brown' av The Stranglers, som jag lyssnade på otroligt mycket under gymnasiet. 'Little Miss Queen of Darkness' skitbra. Men, såklart når inga av de andra låtarna upp till storheten som är 'Sunny Afternoon'. Detta också en låt jag upptäckte och lyssnade mycket på i gymnasiet. Tonerna i introt, som går ned ned ned, sätter direkt en i ett särskilt sinnestillstånd. Bästa låt: Sunny Afternoon.
Great example of 60s music that doesn’t suck. Enjoyed the listen. More up my alley than the Beatles, i think
What's all that shit on the cover art? Who the fuck is that dude? That dude is definitely not any of the bowl-cut white boys in The Kinks. Some of the catchiest 60s pop rock I've had the pleasure of dissociating to. Fantastic shit really. Some genuinely fun and unique song topics. Ray Davies has a wonderful voice. Baroque pop vibes are nice.
The Kinks are probably best known for “You Really Got Me” being so electric and primitive compared to the other British Invasion bands from the time, while their general sound is a little more folksy. This is kind of more like that, with the occasional hard rock riff factored in to give them a little spice. It works, but it’s still not usually my favorite sound. I may just have been born too late to totally appreciate it. B
It's a very good Kinks album, but probably suffers from having a few too many songs. It's not up there with Arthur or Village Green .. but has at least three of their greats on it (Dandy, Sunny Afternoon, Party Line) so you can't be too harsh!
The Kinks were real good before this, but this was the first album of theirs that was GREAT. Not as perfect as, say, Village Green or Arthur. But still, in retrospect their ability and trajectory are no more clear than here. I'm wavering between a 4 and a 5, but I'll stick with a 4 for now -- they've got other albums more deserving of the top honour.
I like The Kinks a lot. I didn't realize how much until listening to a few albums on this list but they have such subtly subversive songs with catchy tunes and clever lyrics. They are well-respected, but I feel like they really should be mentioned in the same breath as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. This album isn't perfect, but still a great listen.
Quite samey, very 60s, very good, but not their best work, and not quite a 5 star in my eyes. Very close though, and a great band who were one of the best in the world at various times in their career.
catchy, creative, and offbeat, but occasionally a little hamfisted
Very reminiscent of the 60s
Before listening to this album, I thought the only song by The Kinks that I knew was You Really Got Me. However, my fiancée mentioned she likes Waterloo Sunset by them, and I realised I might know more than I realise. I’m looking forward to hearing an album in full. Songs I already knew: Sunny Afternoon Favourites: Sunny Afternoon, Fancy, Session Man Honestly, if most songs from this album were played as background music somewhere and I wasn’t paying full attention, I’d probably think this was The Beatles. I had no idea that The Kinks has such a similar sound, especially here on this album today. They have plenty of catchy pop tracks which are good fun to listen to, and there were no songs that had me losing interest. It is a little on the shorter side at 39 minutes, but sometimes a short album is all you need. Overall, good fun, and easily enjoyable.
Ray Davies continues his growth as a songwriter and explores the English class system with an acid pen. Tasty riffs, pretty harmonies.
The Kinks spread their wings. I think I enjoyed this more than Something Else. In fact I definitely did. Took a couple of listens. A darker Kinks emerges.
Now here's some solid Kinks
Leuk album met catchy deuntjes. Ik houdt er wel van! ****
Pure 60s britpop psychedelia. Classic 2 to 3 minute jams. Interesting that the recording quality shifts a bit from track to track.
Pure class, innit. They know how to do well structured clever and satirical pop songs better than anyone. Almost every song features witty wordplay. The sound is vintage British invasion, with just a touch of moddishness ... lots of great flourishes, pianos and harpischord in particularly. "Rainy Day in June" and "Sunny Afternon" are the highlights, and the closer "I'll Remember" is excellent, too. One gets the charge of sameyness ... which is another way of saying they what they did well and the did it, you know, as well as anyone.
This music queer af wtf (positive)
Some absolute classics on this album. Some of the lesser known tracks are brilliant!
It was great. Great rock n roll album. Almost nothing else there
The Kinks would hit higher highs on their subsequent 5 or so records, but Face to Face kicks off a run of albums that ranks among the greatest (and maybe the most overlooked) in the classic rock era. Make no mistake, however, Face to Face is a damn fine record.
Classic 60s Britpop. Nothing too exceptional but still a fun listen
sonzao ingles massa
I feel out-of-sorts, like I"m part of an offbeat British family living in an abstract era straddling the 60's and 80s. Listening to Kinks albums are like experiencing Wes Anderson films. I like Wes Anderson films.
Very solid album, sort of all sounds the same but still good. 7/10.
The Kinks' "Sunny Afternoon" is just "Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay" as written by a person no one should be able to have sympathy for.
Love it! So many good songs, will definitely keep revisiting this one.
Really great. Obviously heavily influenced by the success of the Beatles. Favorite track - Party Line Least favorite track - Fancy
Really loved this one. Definitely up there with peak beatles at its best, though not quite as consistent. I'm also glad this album inspired me to take a deeper dive into some deeper cuts in the Kinks' catolog, which I can't believe I've been missing all this time. Definitely gonna keep spinning this one in 2023.
Good vibes all over 4,5
8/10
First 20 seconds impression: Sounds like The Beatles. I would determine this album to lie within the genre I personally prefer.
This was the start of when pop became rock. Now it’s seems pretty tame but it tells of an era when the teenager was made and it makes me smile
Fun album. Baroque rock /pop. “Sunday Afternoon” is the star in this album but a fun listen from beginning to end.
Not heard this before but really enjoyed it!
Solid
4.0
I need to spend more time with the Kinks.
Rock sesentero. Está bien. Un 4.
In defiance of the oncoming psychedelic style that would soon infiltrate rock and roll (regardless of album art), The Kinks burrowed deep into a new terrain of composing and songwriting with Face to Face, a consistent collection of material that would prove to become the catalyst for much more ambitious albums that would transform the band thoroughly and laying the groundwork for future bands and artists in the decades to come. Favorites: Party Line, Rosy Won't You Please Come Home, Dandy, Session Man, Rainy Day in June, A House in the Country, Holiday in Waikiki, Most Exclusive Residence for Sale, Little Miss Queen of Darkness, Sunny Afternoon.
I hadn't heard before and I think have listened three or four times through now. What starts sounding like typical British invasion music on closer inspection becomes edgy and subversive. Yet it's also musically tight with great hooks. I was genuinely surprised at how much I enjoyed this album.
6/14, 43%
first listen this is light and fun
Fun stuff. Not super complicated and each song is nice and short. Good fun.
Rock sesentero. Está bien. Un 4.
The Kinks on kyllä hyvää musiikkia! Sairaan hieno sikstarikansi tässä levyssä, sekä biisit on just sitä hyvää. Nautin! 4/5
Taas hieno levy näiltä, vaikka ehkä niukasti heikoin toistaiseksi. Parani lopussa. Sanotaan neljä miinus.
Sitä parempaa brittirockia. Sunny Afternoon saanut klassikon aseman syystäkin, mutta muutenkin tasaisen vahva levy. 4/5.
What a fun listen, Party Line is a crackup, Sunny Afternoon sure is a cracker.
It's not quite up to the standard of "The Village Green Preservation Society" but it's still a great listen! Fave track - "Sunny Afternoon" is one of my all time faves, and a staple of my karaoke singing! "Dead End Street" is also a great tune, if we're including non-album singles released around the same time....
Muito bom para reconhecer a construção do pop rock.
Great album, very fun - sunny afternoon is a classic
Definitely standing on the shoulders of the Beatles, but it has just enough baroque touches and acerbic humour to make it a bit different.
Not bad, not my favourite kinks album
Power pop
Sadly this is a much underrated album. Yeah, it's got "Sunny Afterrnoon" that everyone knows, but it's also got "Dandy", "Too Much On My mind" and "Little Miss Queen Of Darkness" which may be my favourite Kinks song.
Would prefer to give it 3.5/5. Never listened a kinks album, enjoyed it. Favourite song - Sunny Afternoon Sing in the Shower - Rainy day in June.
The Kinks had a run of classic albums in the mid to late sixties with common themes of satire, nostalgia, wit and great observational storytelling. Musically diverse, with elements of beat, art rock, music hall and baroque they were highly influencial. 'Sunny Afternoon' is easily the best track here but there's plenty of other highlights like 'Fancy', 'Little Miss Queen of Darkness', 'Holiday in Waikiki' and 'Rainy Day In June' . But there is some filler as well, so it's a notch below Something Else and Village Green.
Always love The Kinks social commentary on 60s/70s Britain. It's a solid album, good tunes, great production. Sunny Afternoon is a fav. Not my go-to album for The Kinks, probably go for "Something Else".
I really enjoyed it honestly, The Kinks deservedly are a household name because of their love for the craft clearly. I heard that psychedelic love and thought it was clique but then I realized they were on top of the beginning. I would highly recommend, some songs I feel drag our a little bit without enough variety but Sunny Afternoon, Little Miss Queen, and Rosy are all quintessential.
Eh, the kinks is the kinks, fun enough! Sunday Afternoon is a classic.
ME ENCANTOOOOI 8.5 /10
Funky, but not *too* funky
Nice good snapshot of the time.
Some Monkeys - early Beetles like Brit pop. Some songs a bit jovial and childish, some Indian-like. A few actual decent songs, like Sunny Afternoon.
A solid baroque pop album with lyricism commenting on the politics of England and etc.
One of them good British Invasion bands.
achei legalzinho a vibe, bom pra passar o tempo queria dar 3,5 mas n vai ent deixa 4 msm beatles
I find that the Kinks are underrated in North America despite superb songwriting and storytelling.
It's lovely to hear a singer that enunciates clearly, eh? Lovely crisp sound to the Kinks Wiki tells me this album showed off a new sound for the kinks, in which case I'm not I'm not sure I'm familiar with their earlier sound. Sunny Afternoon is the obvious standout. Liked a few of the other tracks with more of a psychedelic air to them too. Slightly confused by the Spotify version of this album, as it includes several extra songs that appear to actually belong on different albums
This is a refreshing 60’s pop album for people that are over the Beatles.
The Kinks rock and this is no exception. Can’t wait for Village Green
I don’t know any of these songs but really like them. It’s very innocent 60s and remains easy to listen to. This album helps me understand why there are so many die hard Kinks fans. It’s interesting that other artists released some of these songs as singles before The Kinks released the LP. I suppose it’s similar to The Byrds releasing Mr. Tambourine Man before Bob did (I think). This is a practice that is long gone.
eu adoro kinks, mas não conhecia esse album. a psicodelia deles é uma das melhores, eles são alegres nas melodias, profundos e até engraçados as vezes nas letras. desse album só conhecia sunny afternoon, que uma musica incrivel
Ok Sunny Afternoon is incredible. There's a lot of serious songwriting going on here. I can see why the album was a slow burner though, little else musically stands out
This is one of the most underrated bands, even during the 60s invasion. Sure, there were songs that featured experimentation, but this has a more garage vibe to it compared to the Beatles' pop and the Stones' bluesy rock. If a little forgettable, there are still really good songs such as Rainy Day in June. Overall, improvements are needed, but this album is still great.
Not my favorite Kinks album, but still solid
7/10. Pleasant, but bland
A somewhat enjoyable listen. 7/10
I felt nosagia to an era that I didn't experience and it was so good!
Considering how much I love The Kinks, I’m surprised I haven’t really got into the weeds with many of their albums. The was greta fun. A snappy set of songs with great melodies and a bit of variation in pace and feel, with the odd attempt (not completely convincingly) at psychedelia. Session Man was a highlight here, and reminds me how much of an influence this band have been, especially on Mark E. Smith.
Highlights: Party Line Rosie Won‘t You Please Come Home Rainy Day In June Holiday in Waikiki Sunny Afternoon Artwork: 3 / 10 Rating: 8 / 10
Sonido muy beatles
Love the ideas of the songs, the lyrics, and the general vibe. The music is nothing special, though.
I liked it, though I don’t think it’s their best. Sunny Afternoon is clearly the strongest track, but I also liked “Dandy” and “Session Man”
Nice easy listening album.
3.5
I thought this was a cool album for the time. I got a little more bored with it as it went, but the style if very distinctive. I've always heard good things about the Kinks, but I've never listened to one of their albums until now. The sound quality of the album isn't amazing, but that certainly happened sometimes in this period 4/5
Today I etched the face of Hitler onto the scarred bottom of my good friend Peter. He loves the nazis and I love etching. We listened to The Kinks as I did it. It was fun.
Kinky
Pop rock. Melódico. Interesante.
I think the kinks are great and this is another example of why. Quintessentially English… in a good way!
The Kinks are always a fun listen, their music is full of smiles and I love them.
I'm always shocked to hear the big four (not so much The Who) in the early sixties. And how much they change in the span of a decade. They were sooo pop-y.
J'adore les Kinks. Chansons courtes et efficaces entre rock, pop et juste une petite dose de punk qu'on sent de moins en moins depuis le premier album. Cet album est parmi mes préférés du groupe. Pièce préférée: Sunny Afternoon
Close to a 5
very good, Beatlesque sound.
A really album from the 60’s
super mi je ovo!!
60e i Kinksi, volim!!
Bawidabaadibadibang
I was pleasantly surprised by this Kinks album. I mostly knew their rambly (but pretty cool) older era music, but this is more room for the songwriting. The songs become a lot better than I know of them and even though you can hear beatle-esque inspiration on some songs (especially the opener) they're creating an own style. I do want to give the singer a hug though, he really wasn't going through the best of times it seems.
Bro, the Kinks are so fucking good. This album is awesome, mono mix or stereo mix. Don't matta. Shits too good.
Yummy!
A very good Links album but not their best. This album would be the start but not the peak of their golden age.
Un album-carrefour. Il y a l’avenue punk, avec l’urgence et la critique sociale (« House in the country »), psychédélique (« Fancy »), hard rock par moments. Énergisant, bons textes. Savoureux!
-I like the heavier screaming at the end of "Dandy" -Generally good rock album
A fun little album, giving this a 4 just like the other two Kinks albums we got so far. And just like the other two it's really hard not to compare them to The Beatles. The album is pretty solid in every way and there are no bad tracks on here, but it doesn't quite rise to "fantastic" status for me either. I didn't know that Sunny Afternoon was by them, good song.
Kinks é maneirinho, hein? mas não sou 100% fã do rock terninhos
The Kinks have a great 60s sound with their personal edge, that no other group had. They were The Who before The Who. Good album.
Loved the vocal harmonies in this one. Good not great. But definitely an album of the times.
Not a bad follow up from "The Kink Kontroversy" A nice little album that fits nicely between "Kontroversy" and "Something Else" Especially with some pf the song arrangements as they carry a certain theme throughout and The Kinks at the time were going from the furious early sixties sound to a more poetic storytelling kinda thing with more focus on a quaint English feel!
I love Ray's stories and Sunny Afternoon is just a masterful song.
This was a very enjoyable listen. I love this sound of the Kinks, very sixties pop, but another example of a band of that era reaching a little further into musical creativity. I appreciate the interesting lyrics. "Most Expensive Residence for Sale" is a good tune with a wry story. "Sunny Afternoon" is a song I have always enjoyed, and it fits very nicely in this context. I was happy to listen to it again. I hope we get to listen to more of the Kinks.
So far my favourite kinks album as a whole
This is the third "Kinks" on this list and I believe that I'm turning into a fan.
Though it is certainly vintage, I really enjoy the sometimes cheeky, very British simple rock and roll with folk stylings. Ray Davies delivery is perfect for this.
perfect slice of post-beatles pop rock. the only track i don't like is "rainy day in june". my favorite is "most exclusive residence for sale".
Still one of my fave 60s rock acts. Always fun to listen to the Kinks
Love them, reminds me of the Beetle's
Love the Kinks.
Yeah pretty much what the kinks are great stuff
Nice late 60s British Rock sound
Great early-ish Kinks. Much more enjoyable than their 80s work. Subject matter all over the place but sound is strictly Kinks. Wasn't aware - oddly enough - that Sunny Afternoon was one of their pieces. Enjoyed, but didn't add.
Perhaps the first rock concept album. This album finds the Kinks taking on a softer sound and more socially observant lyrical focus. 1966 was a banner year for rock albums but I think this album compares favorably and contrasts well to the heavy hitters of that year, mainly Pet Sounds and Revolver
Solid. Didn't dislike any song. In the same vein, didn't LOVE any song except maybe Rainy Day in June, Sunny Afternoon (which I had already known and adored), and Most Exclusive Residence for Sale. Still a good overall album, but I'm sure they have better.
Very enjoyable album, solid from start to finish.
Not too shabby for 1966, I can hear how this record is beginning to break some of the conventional molds of rock and roll for the time. I think the Beatles were venturing much further into unknown territory at the time but the kinks were certainly holding down and exploring their own thing
A fun album from 1966 that sounds like a fun album from 1966
Far out duuuude
Very listenable with sharp, clever lyrics. Smarter than it should be.
Rating: 8/10 Best songs: Party line, dAunny afternoon, Mr. Pleasant
Un dels discos clàssics de pop dels '60 més innovador i refinat. Lletres una mica fosques i intimistes, però melodies inoblidables i arranjaments de primera. També, és clar, temes com 'Sunny Afternoon', 'Dandy', 'Party Line'...