Kinks
The Kinks · 1964
61 min · 26 tracks · hard rock · garage rock · power pop
A raw and energetic blend of garage rock and pop, brimming with youthful exuberance and sharp lyrical wit.
Why this album works
- Best for
- raw energy for lively gatherings quick bursts of youthful exuberance playful irreverence in every track
- Context
- Released on October 2, 1964, 'Kinks' marked The Kinks’ debut album as they entered the burgeoning British Invasion scene. Following the success of their hit single 'You Really Got Me,' this album solidified their place in rock history and showcased their knack for catchy melodies and incisive lyrics.
- If you like
- hard rock, garage rock, power pop
Kinks is an album by The Kinks, released in 1964. A raw and energetic blend of garage rock and pop, brimming with youthful exuberance and sharp lyrical wit. 'Kinks' is significant for its influence on the garage rock movement and its pioneering sound that predated punk rock. The album features 'You Really Got Me,' which reached No. 1 on the UK charts and became a defining song of the era, inspiring countless bands in subsequent decades. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kinks sound like?
A raw and energetic blend of garage rock and pop, brimming with youthful exuberance and sharp lyrical wit. Rooted in hard rock and garage rock.
What makes Kinks by The Kinks notable?
'Kinks' is significant for its influence on the garage rock movement and its pioneering sound that predated punk rock. The album features 'You Really Got Me,' which reached No. 1 on the UK charts and became a defining song of the era, inspiring countless bands in subsequent decades. Released on October 2, 1964, 'Kinks' marked The Kinks’ debut album as they entered the burgeoning British Invasion scene. Following the success of their hit single 'You Really Got Me,' this album solidified their place in rock history and showcased their knack for catchy melodies and incisive lyrics.
Who is Kinks for?
Kinks works well if you're into raw energy for lively gatherings, quick bursts of youthful exuberance and playful irreverence in every track.
How many songs are on Kinks?
Kinks has 26 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Beautiful Delilah 2:07
- 2 So Mystifying 2:53
- 3 Just Can’t Go to Sleep 1:58
- 4 Long Tall Shorty 2:50
- 5 I Took My Baby Home 1:48
- 6 I’m a Lover Not a Fighter 2:03
- 7 You Really Got Me Standout 2:13
- 8 Cadillac 2:44
- 9 Bald Headed Woman 2:41
- 10 Revenge 1:29
- 11 Too Much Monkey Business 2:16
- 12 I’ve Been Driving on Bald Mountain 2:01
- 13 Stop Your Sobbin’ 2:06
- 14 Got Love If You Want It 3:46
- 15 Long Tall Sally 2:12
- 16 You Still Want Me 1:59
- 17 You Do Something to Me 2:24
- 18 It’s Alright 2:37
- 19 All Day and All of the Night Standout 2:23
- 20 I Gotta Move 2:22
- 21 Louie, Louie 2:57
- 22 I Gotta Go Now 2:53
- 23 Things Are Getting Better 1:52
- 24 I’ve Got That Feeling 2:43
- 25 Too Much Monkey Business (alternate take) 2:10
- 26 I Don’t Need You Any More 2:10
Release Date
October 2, 1964
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
61 min 51 sec
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