Come Dancing with The Kinks
The Kinks · 1986
69 min · 16 tracks · hard rock · garage rock · power pop
A spirited blend of live classics and polished new tracks showcasing The Kinks' enduring rock charm.
Why this album works
'Come Dancing with The Kinks' is significant for its successful revival of interest in the band, particularly with the title track reaching No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album also showcases The Kinks' ability to merge nostalgic elements of their past with contemporary sound, influencing later power pop and rock acts.
- Best for
- spirited sing-alongs with friends dynamic flow with peaks nostalgic vibes from live classics
- Context
- By the time 'Come Dancing with The Kinks' was released in 1986, the band was experiencing a resurgence following the commercial success of their earlier album 'Low Budget' (1979). This album served as a bridge between their classic hits and newer material, highlighting their versatility as they adapted to the changing musical landscape of the 1980s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- 10cc· The Hollies· Bee Gees· The Police· Paul Young· The Shadows· Cream· John Martyn
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Really Got Me (live) 3:36
- 2 Destroyer Standout 3:47
- 3 (Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman Standout 3:36
- 4 Juke Box Music 3:46
- 5 A Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy 5:01
- 6 Come Dancing Standout 3:56
- 7 Do It Again 4:11
- 8 Better Things 3:00
- 9 Lola (live) 5:39
- 10 Low Budget 3:49
- 11 Long Distance 5:23
- 12 Heart of Gold 4:03
- 13 Don’t Forget to Dance 4:40
- 14 Living on a Thin Line 4:10
- 15 Father Christmas 3:43
- 16 Celluloid Heroes (live) 7:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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