The Kinks - Face to Face

Title: Face to Face Artist: The Kinks Release Date: 10/28/1966 Re-Released On: 6/30/2009 Label: Pye, Universal Distribution Duration: 59:33 Album Type(s): live UPCs: 4988017650288, 4988005560384, 5017615847918, 498801765028 Genre: Rock Styles: Rock & Roll, 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: 14 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Party Line
2. Rosie Won't You Please Come Home
3. Dandy
4. Too Much on My Mind
5. Session Man
6. Rainy Day in June
7. A House in the Country
8. Holiday in Waikiki
9. Most Exclusive Residence for Sale
10. Fancy
11. Little Miss Queen of Darkness
12. You're Lookin' Fine
13. Sunny Afternoon
14. I'll Remember

Year Type Label Catalog # 2009 CD Universal Distribution 91378 2007 CD Pye 37973

Face to Face [Castle 21 Tracks] Face to Face [Castle 14 Tracks Alternate Cover]

The Kink Kontroversy was a considerable leap forward in terms of quality, but it pales next to Face to Face, one of the finest collections of pop songs released during the '60s. Conceived as a loose concept album, Face to Face sees Ray Davies' fascination with English class and social structures flourish, as he creates a number of vivid character portraits. Davies' growth as a lyricist has coincided with the Kinks' musical growth. Face to Face is filled with wonderful moments, whether it's the mocking Hawaiian guitars of the rocker "Holiday in Waikiki," the droning Eastern touches of "Fancy," the music hall shuffle of "Dandy," or the lazily rolling "Sunny Afternoon." And that only scratches the surface of the riches of Face to Face, which offers other classics like "Rosy Won't You Please Come Home," "Party Line," "Too Much on My Mind," "Rainy Day in June," and "Most Exclusive Residence for Sale," making the record one of the most distinctive and accomplished albums of its time. [The CD reissue of Face to Face included six bonus tracks: the singles and B-sides "I'm Not Like Everybody Else," "Dead End Street," "Big Black Smoke," "Mister Pleasant," and "This Is Where I Belong," plus the previously unreleased "Mr. Reporter" and backing track "Little Women."] ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Name Credits Alan O'Duffy Engineer Dave Davies Harmonica, Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar Frank Smyth Liner Notes John Dalton Guitar (Bass), Vocals (Background) Mario Hallhuber Photography Mick Avory Percussion, Drums Nicky Hopkins Harpsichord, Melodica, Piano Peter Quaife Guitar (Bass), Bass, Vocals (Background) Ray Davies Musical Director, Guitar, Arranger, Piano, Vocals Shel Talmy Producer