Top tracks — play these first
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Louie Louie — A cover that highlights The Kinks' ability to infuse classic rock and roll with a distinctive British flair, setting a high-energy tone for the album.
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I've Gotta Go Now — This track exemplifies the band's knack for catchy melodies and driving rhythms, showcasing their early songwriting prowess alongside raw performance energy.
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Things Are Getting Better — With its upbeat tempo and optimistic lyrics, this song captures the youthful exuberance of the era and reflects the band's potential for broader appeal.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This EP captures The Kinks' energetic live sound but lacks the depth of their later studio work.
What we noticed
- The EP features four tracks, all performed with a raw energy that emphasizes the band's live presence.
- Each song is delivered in a straightforward rock format, typically around two to three minutes long, creating a brisk pace.
- The instrumentation is dominated by electric guitar riffs and driving rhythms, characteristic of early British rock.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This live EP followed their hit single and helped solidify their popularity.
- Themes
- British Invasion energy· live rock rawness
- Career context
- Kinksize Session was released in late 1964 as The Kinks' first live album, following their breakthrough single 'You Really Got Me.' At this point in their career, they were establishing themselves as key players in the burgeoning British Invasion, transitioning from studio recordings to capturing their energetic stage presence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Who· The Yardbirds· The Rolling Stones
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Louie Louie 2:58
- 2 I've Gotta Go Now 2:53
- 3 Things Are Getting Better 1:52
- 4 I've Got That Feeling 2:41
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Live at Leeds
The Who
Captures the same raw energy and explosive performances of British rock from the same era.
Get Yer Ya‐Ya’s Out
The Rolling Stones
Shares the vibrant live atmosphere and energetic rhythms emblematic of the British Invasion.
Having a Rave Up with The Yardbirds
The Yardbirds
Delivers a similar raw sound and infectious energy typical of early British garage rock.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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