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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- nostalgic tales of everyday life dynamic collection for sing-alongs for afternoon relaxation
- 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.
- If you like
- hard rock, garage rock, power pop
Waterloo Sunset: The Very Best of The Kinks & Ray Davies is an album by The Kinks, released in 2012. A rich tapestry of British rock, blending sharp storytelling with melodic hooks and an unmistakable sense of place. This album serves as a comprehensive retrospective of The Kinks' impact on rock music, featuring timeless classics like 'You Really Got Me' and 'Waterloo Sunset.' It has been praised for its curation, reinforcing the band's legacy and influence on subsequent generations of musicians, particularly in the Britpop movement. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Waterloo Sunset: The Very Best of The Kinks & Ray Davies sound like?
A rich tapestry of British rock, blending sharp storytelling with melodic hooks and an unmistakable sense of place. Rooted in hard rock and garage rock.
What makes Waterloo Sunset: The Very Best of The Kinks & Ray Davies by The Kinks notable?
This album serves as a comprehensive retrospective of The Kinks' impact on rock music, featuring timeless classics like 'You Really Got Me' and 'Waterloo Sunset.' It has been praised for its curation, reinforcing the band's legacy and influence on subsequent generations of musicians, particularly in the Britpop movement. 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.
Who is Waterloo Sunset: The Very Best of The Kinks & Ray Davies for?
Waterloo Sunset: The Very Best of The Kinks & Ray Davies works well if you're into nostalgic tales of everyday life, dynamic collection for sing-alongs and for afternoon relaxation.
How many songs are on Waterloo Sunset: The Very Best of The Kinks & Ray Davies?
Waterloo Sunset: The Very Best of The Kinks & Ray Davies has 45 tracks, running approximately 147 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Waterloo Sunset Standout 3:14
- 2 You Really Got Me Standout 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 Standout 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
Release Date
August 13, 2012
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
147 min 40 sec
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