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
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