State of Confusion
The Kinks · 1983
60 min · 28 tracks · hard rock · garage rock · power pop
A frenetic exploration of societal chaos driven by sharp guitars and biting lyrics that critique modern life.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- frenetic energy for active listening
- sharp critiques of modern life
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- short bursts of intensity
- socio-political themes throughout
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer smooth, consistent flow
- seek longer, immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on December 1, 1983, 'State of Confusion' is the Kinks' 20th studio album, following their successful period in the late '70s. This album came at a time when Ray Davies was experimenting with new wave influences, reflecting both the band's evolution and the changing musical landscape of the early '80s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Who· The Yardbirds· The Rolling Stones
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Vigilante 1:40
- 2 Sexism's Sick, Parts 1 & 2 5:00
- 3 Grim Reaper 1:50
- 4 Scared to Die 2:16
- 5 [unknown] 2:53
- 6 Hostage 1:37
- 7 By Force 3:14
- 8 End of Part One 2:03
- 9 Fuck Conscription 1:40
- 10 Jock Strap 2:13
- 11 Who Is Mad 2:08
- 12 Society Called Hell 1:24
- 13 Economic League 2:00
- 14 Mental 1:16
- 15 Heroin Girls 1:36
- 16 Divide & Rule 2:06
- 17 For the Ferryman 2:16
- 18 Prostitute 2:57
- 19 Screaming Room 3:48
- 20 Clone Fashion 1:29
- 21 Freedom 2:05
- 22 Whose War 1:44
- 23 Routine 1:45
- 24 Fascist School 2:16
- 25 Xenophobia 1:56
- 26 Ban the Bomb 0:30
- 27 Glue Kills 2:14
- 28 Race to Perfect Death 3:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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