Schoolboys in Disgrace
The Kinks · 1975
36 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · garage rock · power pop
A theatrical rock opera weaving humor and poignancy through tales of youthful rebellion and societal expectations.
Why this album works
- Best for
- theatrical storytelling with humor steady pacing for focused listening youthful rebellion and reflection
- Context
- Released on November 17, 1975, 'Schoolboys in Disgrace' was The Kinks' ninth studio album and marked a shift towards narrative-driven songwriting. This album followed their critically acclaimed 'Preservation Act 1', illustrating Ray Davies's continued exploration of socio-political themes through the lens of British life. At this point, The Kinks were navigating a complex relationship with commercial success and artistic ambition.
- If you like
- hard rock, garage rock, power pop
Schoolboys in Disgrace is an album by The Kinks, released in 1975. A theatrical rock opera weaving humor and poignancy through tales of youthful rebellion and societal expectations. The album is notable for its ambitious storytelling and thematic coherence, which contributed to the rock opera genre's evolution. Despite mixed initial reviews, it has since been recognized for its innovative approach to songwriting and has influenced subsequent artists in the power pop and rock genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Schoolboys in Disgrace sound like?
A theatrical rock opera weaving humor and poignancy through tales of youthful rebellion and societal expectations. Rooted in hard rock and garage rock.
What makes Schoolboys in Disgrace by The Kinks notable?
The album is notable for its ambitious storytelling and thematic coherence, which contributed to the rock opera genre's evolution. Despite mixed initial reviews, it has since been recognized for its innovative approach to songwriting and has influenced subsequent artists in the power pop and rock genres. Released on November 17, 1975, 'Schoolboys in Disgrace' was The Kinks' ninth studio album and marked a shift towards narrative-driven songwriting. This album followed their critically acclaimed 'Preservation Act 1', illustrating Ray Davies's continued exploration of socio-political themes through the lens of British life. At this point, The Kinks were navigating a complex relationship with commercial success and artistic ambition.
Who is Schoolboys in Disgrace for?
Schoolboys in Disgrace works well if you're into theatrical storytelling with humor, steady pacing for focused listening and youthful rebellion and reflection.
How many songs are on Schoolboys in Disgrace?
Schoolboys in Disgrace has 10 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Schooldays 3:34
- 2 Jack the Idiot Dunce 3:23
- 3 Education Standout 7:09
- 4 The First Time We Fall in Love 4:04
- 5 I’m in Disgrace 3:24
- 6 Headmaster Standout 4:05
- 7 The Hard Way 2:38
- 8 The Last Assembly 2:49
- 9 No More Looking Back 4:30
- 10 Finale 1:02
Release Date
November 17, 1975
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
36 min 41 sec
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