Everybody's in Show-Biz
The Kinks · 1972
74 min · 23 tracks · hard rock · garage rock · power pop
A theatrical blend of rock and storytelling, capturing the highs and lows of life on the road.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical storytelling with humor
- dynamic live performance energy
- wave-like emotional highs and lows
- engaging sing-along moments
- nostalgic reflections on life
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward studio recordings
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 25, 1972, 'Everybody's in Show-Biz' was The Kinks' seventh studio album and a follow-up to their acclaimed 'Muswell Hillbillies.' At this point, the band was grappling with the pressures of fame while experimenting with a more narrative-driven approach to songwriting, reflecting Ray Davies' observations of show business life.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Who· The Yardbirds· The Rolling Stones
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Here Comes Yet Another Day 3:30
- 2 Maximum Consumption 4:06
- 3 Unreal Reality 3:34
- 4 Hot Potatoes 3:28
- 5 Sitting in My Hotel 3:23
- 6 Motorway 3:30
- 7 You Don’t Know My Name 2:36
- 8 Supersonic Rocket Ship 3:32
- 9 Look a Little on the Sunny Side 2:51
- 10 Celluloid Heroes 6:21
- 11 Top of the Pops (live) 4:07
- 12 Brainwashed (live) 2:31
- 13 Mr. Wonderful (live) 0:43
- 14 Acute Schizophrenia Paranoia Blues (live) 4:02
- 15 Holiday (live) 3:34
- 16 Muswell Hillbilly (live) 3:03
- 17 Alcohol (live) 5:12
- 18 Banana Boat Song (live) 1:41
- 19 Skin and Bone (live) 3:53
- 20 Baby Face (live) 1:56
- 21 Lola (live) 1:41
- 22 Till the End of the Day (live) 1:59
- 23 She’s Bought a Hat Like Princess Marina (live) 3:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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