Soap Opera
The Kinks · 1975
53 min · 16 tracks · hard rock · garage rock · power pop
A whimsical exploration of modern life, blending rock with theatrical storytelling and vivid character sketches.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling through music
- steady narrative with character sketches
- reflective moments of daily life
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
- lighthearted exploration of routine
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer immediate gratification tracks
- avoid theatrical storytelling elements
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 16, 1975, 'Soap Opera' is the eleventh studio album by The Kinks, following their critically acclaimed 'Preservation Act 1'. At this stage in their career, The Kinks were delving deeper into rock operas and concept albums, showcasing Ray Davies's knack for storytelling while navigating shifting musical landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Who· The Yardbirds· The Rolling Stones
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Everybody’s a Star (Starmaker) 2:58
- 2 Ordinary People 3:51
- 3 Rush Hour Blues 4:30
- 4 Nine to Five 1:49
- 5 When Work Is Over 2:07
- 6 Have Another Drink 2:43
- 7 Underneath the Neon Sign 3:57
- 8 Holiday Romance 3:13
- 9 You Make It All Worthwhile 3:51
- 10 Ducks on the Wall 3:23
- 11 (A) Face in the Crowd 2:18
- 12 You Can’t Stop the Music 3:15
- 13 Everybody’s a Star (Starmaker) (mono mix) 2:57
- 14 Ordinary People (live) 3:47
- 15 You Make It All Worthwhile (live) 4:20
- 16 Underneath the Neon Sign (live) 4:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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