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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

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