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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

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