Waterloo Sunset: The Very Best of The Kinks & Ray Davies
The Kinks · 2012
147 min · 45 tracks · hard rock · garage rock · power pop
A rich tapestry of British rock, blending sharp storytelling with melodic hooks and an unmistakable sense of place.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic tales of everyday life
- dynamic collection for sing-alongs
- for afternoon relaxation
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- rich storytelling in every track
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification hits
- prefer long-form cohesive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Waterloo Sunset: The Very Best of The Kinks & Ray Davies' was released in 2012, The Kinks had established themselves as seminal figures in British rock since their debut in 1964. This compilation celebrates their extensive catalog, highlighting the band's evolution from garage rock pioneers to intricate storytellers within the rock opera genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Who· The Yardbirds· The Rolling Stones
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Waterloo Sunset 3:14
- 2 You Really Got Me 2:13
- 3 Tired of Waiting for You 2:30
- 4 Sunny Afternoon 3:34
- 5 All Day and All of the Night 2:22
- 6 Till the End of the Day 2:20
- 7 Autumn Almanac 3:10
- 8 Days 2:54
- 9 Lola 4:04
- 10 Set Me Free 2:12
- 11 See My Friends (Choral version) 3:41
- 12 Death of a Clown 3:03
- 13 Apeman 3:51
- 14 Dead End Street 3:23
- 15 This Time Tomorrow 3:22
- 16 Strangers 3:17
- 17 You Don't Know My Name 2:36
- 18 Wonderboy 2:50
- 19 Plastic Man 3:02
- 20 Supersonic Rocket Ship 3:30
- 21 Better Things 2:47
- 22 Don't Forget to Dance 4:12
- 23 David Watts (live version) 2:06
Disc 2
- 1 Dedicated Follower of Fashion 3:01
- 2 Come Dancing 4:00
- 3 Where Have All the Good Times Gone (live version) 2:14
- 4 Victoria (live version) 2:33
- 5 Big Black Smoke 2:32
- 6 Yours Truly, Confused N10 4:19
- 7 Working Man's Cafe 3:41
- 8 London Song 4:14
- 9 Fortis Green 5:43
- 10 Postcard From London 3:48
- 11 Muswell Hillbilly 4:57
- 12 Denmark Street 2:01
- 13 Berkeley Mews 2:39
- 14 Holloway Jail 3:25
- 15 Lavender Hill 2:55
- 16 Willesden Green 2:25
- 17 Life on the Road 4:59
- 18 End of the Season 2:58
- 19 Next Door Neighbour 3:53
- 20 Did Ya 4:32
- 21 Most Exclusive Residence for Sale 2:45
- 22 Waterloo Sunset (Choral version) 3:34
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