The Kinks - The Kink Kontroversy

Title: The Kink Kontroversy Artist: The Kinks Release Date: 1965 Re-Released On: 7/25/2007 Label: Castle Music Ltd., Pye Duration: 41:27 UPCs: 4988017650271, 5013428781579, 5017615850710, 498801765027 Genre: Rock Styles: Rock & Roll, Hard Rock, British Invasion, Contemporary Pop/Rock Moods: Literate, Poignant, Whimsical, Witty, Wry, Acerbic, Brash, Cerebral, Exciting, Freewheeling, Ironic, Irreverent, Nostalgic, Pastoral, Quirky, Ramshackle, Rollicking, Silly, Theatrical, Aggressive, Bittersweet, Bright, Campy, Cheerful, Confident, Cynical/Sarcastic, Energetic, Exuberant, Fun, Humorous, Lively, Rambunctious, Raucous, Rebellious, Reflective, Rowdy, Urgent, Wistful, Reckless, Playful, Sardonic, Springlike, Dreamy, Summery Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 6 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Milk Cow Blues
2. Ring the Bells
3. Gotta Get the First Plane Home
4. When I See That Girl of Mine [Unreleased Demo Recording][#]
5. I Am Free
6. Till the End of the Day
7. The World Keeps Going Round
8. I'm on an Island
9. Where Have All the Good Times Gone
10. It's Too Late
11. What's in Store for Me
12. You Can't Win

Year Type Label Catalog # 2007 CD Pye 37972 1994 CD Castle Music Ltd. 0000157

The Kink Kontroversy [UK Bonus Tracks]

The Kinks came into their own as album artists -- and Ray Davies fully matured as a songwriter -- with The Kink Kontroversy, which bridged their raw early british invasion sound with more sophisticated lyrics and thoughtful production. There are still powerful ravers like the hit "Till the End of the Day" (utilizing yet another "You Really Got Me"-type riff) and the abrasive, Dave Davies-sung cover of "Milk Cow Blues," but tracks like the calypso pastiche "I'm on an Island," where Ray sings of isolation with a forlorn yet merry bite, were far more indicative of their future direction. Other great songs on this underrated album include the uneasy nostalgia of "Where Have All the Good Times Gone?," the plaintive, almost fatalistic ballads "Ring the Bells" and "The World Keeps Going Round," and the Dave Davies-sung declaration of independence "I Am Free." Some mediocre filler detracts from the disc's overall punch, though the CD reissue adds the great swinging London satire hit "Dedicated Follower of Fashion," as well as previously unissued alternate takes of "When I See That Girl of Mine" and "Dedicated Follower of Fashion." ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide

Name Credits Dave Davies ?, Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica, Keyboards Klaus Schmalenbach Photography Mario Hallhuber Photography Michael Aldred Liner Notes Mick Avory Drums Peter Quaife Bass Ray Davies ?, Vocals, Guitar Russell Smith Memorabilia Simon Heyworth Remastering