The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society
The Kinks · 1968
73 min · 28 tracks · hard rock · garage rock · power pop
A whimsical tapestry of nostalgia woven with sharp social commentary and lush melodic arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling experiences
- nostalgic reflective moments
- short, engaging listening sessions
- layered melodic arrangements
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society' was released in November 1968, The Kinks were navigating a pivotal phase following their initial success. This album, often seen as a departure from their earlier rock hits, showcased Ray Davies' growing interest in storytelling and English cultural themes, marking a significant evolution in their sound and lyrical focus.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Who· The Yardbirds· The Rolling Stones
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Village Green Preservation Society 2:53
- 2 Do You Remember Walter? 2:28
- 3 Picture Book 2:36
- 4 Johnny Thunder 2:30
- 5 Last of the Steam‐Powered Trains 4:11
- 6 Big Sky 2:52
- 7 Sitting by the Riverside 2:24
- 8 Animal Farm 3:02
- 9 Village Green 2:12
- 10 Starstruck 2:29
- 11 Phenomenal Cat 2:40
- 12 All of My Friends Were There 2:26
- 13 Wicked Annabella 2:44
- 14 Monica 2:20
- 15 People Take Pictures of Each Other 2:17
- 16 The Village Green Preservation Society 2:48
- 17 Do You Remember Walter? 2:28
- 18 Picture Book 2:38
- 19 Johnny Thunder 2:33
- 20 Monica 2:16
- 21 Days 2:56
- 22 Village Green 2:11
- 23 Mr. Songbird 2:27
- 24 Wicked Annabella 2:43
- 25 Starstruck 2:22
- 26 Phenomenal Cat 2:38
- 27 People Take Pictures of Each Other 2:26
- 28 Days (mono single) 2:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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