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Misfits

The Kinks · 1978

55 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · garage rock · power pop

A vibrant mix of power pop and rock, capturing the band's signature wit and social commentary.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • short, engaging listening sessions
  • playful and witty narratives
  • melodic hooks throughout
  • varied pacing and moods

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 19, 1978, 'Misfits' marked The Kinks' return after a brief hiatus following their previous album 'Sleepwalker.' This period saw Ray Davies exploring more personal themes in his songwriting while continuing to experiment with different musical styles as they navigated a changing music landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
The Who· The Yardbirds· The Rolling Stones

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Misfits 4:43
  • 2 Hay Fever 3:33
  • 3 Black Messiah 4:10
  • 4 A Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy 5:02
  • 5 In a Foreign Land 3:04
  • 6 Permanent Waves 3:49
  • 7 Live Life (UK album version) 4:49
  • 8 Out of the Wardrobe 3:39
  • 9 Trust Your Heart 4:13
  • 10 Get Up 3:23
  • 11 Black Messiah (single remix) 3:37
  • 12 Father Christmas 3:41
  • 13 A Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy (US single edit) 4:01
  • 14 Live Life (US single mix) 3:47

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata