What does Kinks-Size sound like?

A raw, energetic collection of raucous rock anthems that captures the vibrant spirit of mid-60s garage rock. Rooted in hard rock and garage rock. Start with "All Day and All of the Night".

Is Kinks-Size a good place to start with The Kinks?

Yes, Kinks-Size is recommended as a starting point for new The Kinks listeners. A raw, energetic collection of raucous rock anthems that captures the vibrant spirit of mid-60s garage rock. Released on March 17, 1965, Kinks-Size is The Kinks' first album of all-original material following their debut record, which featured a mix of original songs and covers. At this point in their career, The Kinks were gaining significant traction in the UK music scene, having secured a reputation for their sharp songwriting and energetic performances.

Who is Kinks-Size for?

Kinks-Size works well if you're into short bursts of energetic fun, for sing-along moments and ideal for youthful exuberance.

How many songs are on Kinks-Size?

Kinks-Size has 11 tracks, running approximately 25 minutes.

Kinks-Size

The Kinks · 1965

25 min · 11 tracks · hard rock

A raw, energetic collection of raucous rock anthems that captures the vibrant spirit of mid-60s garage rock.

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Top tracks — play these first

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All Day and All of the Night Start here — This song exemplifies the band's signature sound with its driving guitar riff and infectious energy, becoming one of their most enduring hits.
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You Still Want Me — The track showcases Ray Davies' knack for melody and poignant lyrics about longing, setting the tone for future Kinks ballads.
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Ev’rybody’s Gonna Be Happy — This optimistic anthem reflects the upbeat vibe of the era while cleverly capturing the irony of fleeting happiness in daily life.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

Kinks-Size showcases energetic rock anthems but is disrupted by cover tracks affecting its cohesion.

What we noticed

The album opens with the high-energy track 'All Day and All of the Night', setting a fast pace that is maintained through several subsequent tracks.
Tracks 3 and 4 are covers, which disrupts the flow of original material and alters the album's overall cohesion.
The instrumentation features prominent guitar riffs and driving rhythms, characteristic of garage rock, throughout most tracks.
The final three tracks slow down slightly in tempo, providing a contrast to the earlier anthems but maintaining a raw energy.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

short bursts of energetic fun
for sing-along moments
ideal for youthful exuberance
great for party ignition

Maybe skip if you

prefer lengthy, introspective tracks
seek slow, mellow experiences

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Solidified The Kinks' reputation in the British Invasion with all-original material.
Themes: mid-60s garage rock· working-class optimism
Career context: Released on March 17, 1965, Kinks-Size is The Kinks' first album of all-original material following their debut record, which featured a mix of original songs and covers. At this point in their career, The Kinks were gaining significant traction in the UK music scene, having secured a reputation for their sharp songwriting and energetic performances.
Stylistic neighbors: The Who· The Yardbirds· The Rolling Stones