The Essential Kinks
The Kinks · 2014
159 min · 48 tracks · hard rock · garage rock · power pop
A vibrant tapestry of catchy melodies and sharp social commentary, underscored by gritty guitar riffs and powerful vocals.
Why this album works
- Best for
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs dynamic mix of energy levels short bursts of nostalgia
- Context
- Released in 2014, 'The Essential Kinks' serves as a comprehensive retrospective of The Kinks' influential career, compiling tracks from their peak years in the 1960s and 1970s. By this time, the band had experienced numerous lineup changes and shifts in musical direction, yet they remained a vital force in rock music, known for their blend of accessible pop and incisive lyrics.
- If you like
- hard rock, garage rock, power pop
The Essential Kinks is an album by The Kinks, released in 2014. A vibrant tapestry of catchy melodies and sharp social commentary, underscored by gritty guitar riffs and powerful vocals. 'The Essential Kinks' has solidified its place as an important compilation, showcasing songs that have influenced generations of musicians across various genres. It includes timeless hits that reached high chart positions, such as 'You Really Got Me' and 'Lola,' which are frequently cited in discussions about the evolution of rock music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Essential Kinks sound like?
A vibrant tapestry of catchy melodies and sharp social commentary, underscored by gritty guitar riffs and powerful vocals. Rooted in hard rock and garage rock.
What makes The Essential Kinks by The Kinks notable?
'The Essential Kinks' has solidified its place as an important compilation, showcasing songs that have influenced generations of musicians across various genres. It includes timeless hits that reached high chart positions, such as 'You Really Got Me' and 'Lola,' which are frequently cited in discussions about the evolution of rock music. Released in 2014, 'The Essential Kinks' serves as a comprehensive retrospective of The Kinks' influential career, compiling tracks from their peak years in the 1960s and 1970s. By this time, the band had experienced numerous lineup changes and shifts in musical direction, yet they remained a vital force in rock music, known for their blend of accessible pop and incisive lyrics.
Who is The Essential Kinks for?
The Essential Kinks works well if you're into catchy melodies for sing-alongs, dynamic mix of energy levels and short bursts of nostalgia.
How many songs are on The Essential Kinks?
The Essential Kinks has 48 tracks, running approximately 159 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 You Really Got Me Standout 2:13
- 2 Stop Your Sobbing 2:05
- 3 All Day and All of the Night 2:21
- 4 Tired of Waiting for You 2:30
- 5 Nothin' In This World Can Stop Me From Worryin' 'Bout That Girl 2:43
- 6 Ev'rybody's Gonna Be Happy 2:15
- 7 A Well Respected Man 2:41
- 8 Dedicated Follower of Fashion 3:00
- 9 Who'll Be the Next in Line 2:01
- 10 Set Me Free 2:11
- 11 See My Friends 2:44
- 12 Sunny Afternoon 3:35
- 13 Dead End Street 3:21
- 14 Death of a Clown 3:12
- 15 Autumn Almanac 3:12
- 16 David Watts 2:37
- 17 Waterloo Sunset Standout 3:17
- 18 Days 2:52
- 19 The Village Green Preservation Society 2:47
- 20 Do You Remember Walter? 2:24
- 21 Picture Book 2:35
- 22 Victoria 3:38
- 23 Apeman 3:51
- 24 Strangers 3:18
- 25 20th Century Man 4:01
- 26 Supersonic Rocket Ship 3:30
- 27 Celluloid Heroes (U.S. single version) 4:45
Disc 2
- 1 Here Comes Yet Another Day 3:54
- 2 You Don't Know My Name 2:34
- 3 Till the End of the Day (live 1972) 2:00
- 4 One of the Survivors 4:03
- 5 Sweet Lady Genevieve 3:27
- 6 Everybody's a Star (Starmaker) 2:59
- 7 Life on the Road 5:01
- 8 Sleepwalker 4:04
- 9 Life Goes On 5:01
- 10 A Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy (single version) 4:00
- 11 Father Christmas 3:41
- 12 (Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman 3:36
- 13 Lola (live 1979) 4:45
- 14 Where Have All the Good Times Gone (live 1979) 2:17
- 15 Better Things (single version) 2:59
- 16 Destroyer 3:47
- 17 Come Dancing 3:55
- 18 Don't Forget to Dance 4:39
- 19 Do It Again 4:09
- 20 Living on a Thin Line 4:14
- 21 Scattered 4:10
Release Date
October 14, 2014
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
159 min 16 sec
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