"Preservation Act 2" (1974) The Kinks | it is the hidden gem that Ray Davies so enthusiastically created at a delicate moment in his personal life. An operetta with small melodic pieces of total beauty and elegance. One of the most interesting works for music lovers or advanced listeners. I love Preservation Act. Great RCA musical stage. Greetings
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Ray Davies is such a clever songwriter. I love how his writing went through so many different phases. I’m going to pull Pres Act II this weekend and give it a spin. Thanks for watching and commenting. Mike
@hihiaurelnarmadashankar4334
Жыл бұрын
It's a masterpiece, it's a album for to go in
@mrlyx7884
Жыл бұрын
My top 5 favourite is 5. Village green 4. Arthur 3. Give the people what they want 2. Something else 1. Lola vs Powerman
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
That’s a fantastic top 5, all brilliant albums. Have you given Muswell a good listen, I think that’s worthy of a good play. Thanks for watching and commenting. Mike
@mrlyx7884
Жыл бұрын
No I haven’t really listened to Muswell Hillbillies that much but the few times I have listened to it I haven’t liked it that much, but my opinion could probably change if I listened to it a bit more
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
@@mrlyx7884 I think it’s a bit of a treasure, so definitely worth more listens. Mike
@raphaelmostien6541
10 ай бұрын
The ranking is just an excuse to talk about the music and you do it so well. Thank you for nearly 3/4 of an hour of infotainment. Sleepwaker would be my number 1 and the others all rank at number 2. GSTK
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
10 ай бұрын
Thank you very much Raphael, I appreciate your comments. Sleepwalker is a fantastic album I agree with you. You’re right, a great reason just to talk music! 😁 Mike
@pkmcburroughs
4 ай бұрын
I've watched a few now, and THE KINKS ranking videos are more varied than just about any other ranking videos I've seen. Thanks for this one.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
4 ай бұрын
Many thanks for watching and commenting! I do agree with you. I think maybe because they went through about 5 distinct phases, people tend to prefer particular batches of albums eg theatrical, arena rock, pop etc. and their personal favourites then come from that phase. If that makes sense?? Mike
@somepig2k
Жыл бұрын
Lovely list, very thoughtful, like literally full of thought. I take a comfort in learning my (excellent) taste in music is nothing unique to me, just rare. Our Top 5 are exactly the same, just different order. As an American, Muswell Hillbillies is maybe one of the few PERFECT LPs ever anywhere by anyone. Most people in America have never seen the Black HIlls or Badlands, or Oklahoma, and our frame of reference and influence evoked from these seemingly mythical places is the same as Ray's ...watching them in old movies on television. We all know Ray writes such lovely songs through a uniquely British filter which paints a thorough picture of his English perspective , but he so nails the American Experience so well with this one, and song for song, it is flawless. Also it is always just exciting to see a wall full of albums that w can bet are all just awesome ones we own ourselves or wish we did, with a competent person talking about The Kinks sitting in front of it. IT is the perfect makings for a party I want to be at. Well done all around, and thanks!
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your really thoughtful response to my video! As you know it takes a great deal of time and effort to put these things together but when you get responses like this it makes it all worth while! Great we have same top five but not surprising that would be different order. Let’s be honest if I ranked again I would probably move a few around. Interestingly, I play in a Kinks tribute band in the UK and we have been asked to perform (90 minute set), at Muswell Hill next Saturday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Muswell Hillbillies album. It’s a celebration day for the Kinks and in theory Ray and Dave will be there (hopefully). Amazing our tastes are similar and your description of Ray’s imagery in his songwriting was brilliant. Many thanks for watching and commenting. Mike
@jtsrecordroom3963
2 жыл бұрын
As you stated before, alot of filler in many of The Kinks albums, but so worth it to find the deep cuts, and you have revealed more for me. For years I have enjoyed Kinks playlists on Cd transferred to cassette, and later Cd to Cd. " 20th Century Man" was the best cover my 1st band ever did, very true to the original.. our singer then patched together a homemade video that we would project behind us.. back in 1991.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jt, have you any recordings of your band doing 20th Century, I’d hear them. We don’t do that track yet. Phobia the last album is a funny one. Far too much filler because released during CD age. If it had been 10 / 11 tracks it could have been a hard rocking classic to finish with, but because too long it tends to be near the bottom of all rankings, such a shame. Thanks for staying with it and commenting Jt. Mike
@jtsrecordroom3963
2 жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpolicemanI do ! My friend Ted ( Tower Records Mgr. ).. transferred my "Imaginary Numbers".. that was the name of our band ; songs onto CD. from Cassette, about a year ago..
@jtsrecordroom3963
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike ! What an endeavor, and so worth it.. for a long video, this is captivating.. mostly because I love The Kinks, and always have. I agree with your list.. If I studied all 24, mine might be different, but I am not much of a ranker..not yet !! Heh heh..
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jt, got to be honest took me a lot longer than I expected but I really enjoyed pulling it together. Such an interesting band with all those different periods/ genre changes. Video bit long, longer than I originally wanted but those 24 albums all seem to have a bit of a story…..and you are certainly not a ranker young man 😂 Mike
@jtsrecordroom3963
2 жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman Folks on KZitem will be able to enjoy your rundown of the 24 Kinks studio LP's.. for years to come ! Great project Mike.. Well done !
@MrHobo71
Жыл бұрын
kontroversy is probably in my top seven, way more interesting anything after the early seventies
@markanthonycoliinson873
4 ай бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed that. I'm just listening to all my favourites by them again now. Funnily enough I'm always a bit torn between Arthur and Village Green being their best studio album. Although like you said it can depend on your mood. Thanks. x
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
4 ай бұрын
Hiya Mark, many thanks for watching and commenting. I’m same as you in that I swing between Arthur and Village but at the moment the epic songs on Arthur just swing it for me. Thanks again Mark. Mike
@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147
2 жыл бұрын
I never really got I to the Kinks but I did like their late 70s stuff. That said this was very Interesting and it was fun to see so many albums that I have never seen. You have passion for the group which you did show. Amazing how many albums they had.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Hiya Steve, sorry, bit late responding this weekend! Yes, I think the Kinks are a bit understated. The different periods really are very different. Also, the major events and meetings seem to have moulded them. The ban from the US in the summer of 1965 made Ray Davies’ writing become very British eg Waterloo Sunset, Sunny Afternoon, Dead End Street on and on… Then being signed to Clive Davis’ Arista turned then into an arena rock band with 6 rock albums. Very interesting are the Kinks. Again, thanks for watching Steve! Mike
@thibs2442
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video man. I love the Kinks. Probably my favorite band. I also love Percy. God Children's and the Lola instrumental are jamming. But I also love the song Dreams on side 2. That is such a killer Kinks tune. My number one is Lola though. Every song is great. The Contenders is the best opener of any Kinks album and when paired with the closer Gotta Be Free it can't be beat. I also love Powerman and that is my favorite Kinks song of all for sure.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Stephen, really appreciate you watching and commenting. Glad you love the Kinks like me, I still think they’re a bit underrated as an important band. Percy is great, you’re right Dreams is a good track, must admit I neglected that one a bit. Lola and powerman just lacks something for me. I think there are some fantastic songs on it, but it’s not quite complete for me. But glad it’s a special one for you as it is with other folk. Thanks again for watching, great comments! Mike
@thibs2442
2 жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman Mike glad to read your comment. It's nice to talk Kinks honestly because they are so underrated. All we can do is keep spreading the good word. Cheers brother.
@markpower5756
Жыл бұрын
This was a great video, really enjoyed it and am now investigating their more obscure work. Thanks!
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark, I really appreciate you taking time out to watch and comment. Good luck in your Kinks investigation! Mike
@miaajaniss
2 жыл бұрын
I would have Lola V Powerman higher, probably number one. I do love Muswellbrook Hillbillies though, I’d have that at number 2
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mia, funny enough when I started I thought I would rank Lola higher, but it just didn’t work out that way for me. Muswell Hillbillies is fantastic I agree with you. Really appreciate you watching and commenting. Mike
@happyhippythevinylguy
2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed watching this video my friend!! You really know your stuff 🎸🎸🎸. I'm not the biggest kinks fan but I do like them and I've got like four or five of their albums this was a great video man
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, Hi Rod! Really appreciate your comments! Have you heard from Art the North Carolina Vinyl Picker?? Mike
@happyhippythevinylguy
2 жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman yes I think he email me
@gavs-musictrip2101
2 жыл бұрын
Great insight to the kinks . They are my favourite band from the 60s . Great video 👍🏻
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate your comments Gav. Glad you got something from it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Mike
@Zodemus
Жыл бұрын
I really think you should revisit Preservation. So many great songs, and the record’s themes are timeless. Populist demagogues and puritans eradicating debauchery and class warfare. I know it’s a flawed album but some of the performances keep me coming back over and over.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
I agree Jacob. The theatrical period is definitely the one I have neglected. I will take your advice and give the Preservation’s, Soap and Schoolboys a new listen. Thanks. Mike🎸
@stefano.b65stef77
Жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, you did a great video, i love the Kinks, they are my favourite band, my top 10 would be like this right now, it could change in the top 3. 1) Lola vs the Powerman ( it used to be lower, then i listened to it 10 times in a row! 2) Face to Face 3) Arthur 4) Village Green 5) Muswell Hillbillies (this could be higher, in fact it was) 6) Something else 7) Misfits 8) Everybody's in show biz 9) The Kinks 10) Kinks kontroversy
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Stefano, that’s a great list! I agree, the order changes all the time. My top three remain Arthur, Village and Muswell, but my most played at present are Sleepwalker and Misfits. I have neglected Lola in recent months, but inspired by you I will now give it several plays. Thanks again Stefano! Mike🎸
@stefano.b65stef77
Жыл бұрын
Hi, I didn't know Sleepwalker that well, I must say it would climb up my list, great album, maybe could be number 5 at the moment, I think schoolboys in disgrace is good too
@VinylHunter
2 жыл бұрын
Great list! I'm glad you ranked Give The People What They Want so high!
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Yes, Give The People…..what a great album, love it! Mike
@lennon_9dream133
2 жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman Great Album!
@nicholasrosebush6182
2 ай бұрын
Sleepwalker and Misfits are criminally underrated records. Two of the best albums released in the 70’s.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 ай бұрын
I totally agree Nicholas! Definitely the best two whilst with Arista. Many thanks for watching and commenting. Mike
@andygladwin2049
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike , that was a real education for me. I didn’t appreciate the length of their career and the majority of the albums were new to me. Since discovering the VC I’ve come to appreciate there is a lot of love for the Kinks and Arthur comes up a lot as a favourite. To my shame until recently I have only had a best of on CD. I recently bought Lola…and now have a pretty good idea of what to pick up next. Thanks for taking the time to pull that together. I’m looking forward to your next best off.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Andy, really appreciate you taking time to watch and comment. Yes, must confess it took me a lot longer than I thought it would, but I really enjoyed putting it together. There is a lot of depth to Ray Davies’ writing and the difference in the different periods is vast. Would really recommend top 5. Thanks Andy! Mike
@davidnilles3117
Жыл бұрын
Great video. I’m a Kinks fan and enjoyed your ratings. 👍
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Hi David, many thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it. What are your top three?? Mike 🎸
@CookieMusic43
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video Mike. I watched every second of it. Great stuff! I would have a greater fondness of the RCA albums than you and I tend to have most of the arena rock ones at the bottom. I agree Phobia would be a decent album if 7 songs were cut so I'm afraid it sits at the bottom of the pile for me. My top 5 would be 1. Village Green 2. Something Else 3. Lola v Powerman 4. Muswell Hillbillies 5. Arthur All five of the above are brilliant. The best RCA album (with the exception of Muswell Hillbillies) would be Preservation Act II and the best Arista album, Low Budget. Again, great video. All the best - Richard
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Richard, great top 5. It appears Muswell is getting a lot more love out there in the VC which I think is brilliant. Inspired by you I really enjoyed putting this together but must admit took me quite a while! It’s funny but I know I’m missing something with Pres II but just doesn’t happen for me at present. I think it’s one that I need to study to really get. It’s great with the Kinks though that these different periods are so different as it feels like you have a different Kinks for every mood. Thanks for watching and staying with it, bit long, I’m thinking of doing Comsat Angels next, you haven’t ranked them yet have you? Mike
@CookieMusic43
2 жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman I haven't Mike, in fact I have never heard of them lol
@lennon_9dream133
2 жыл бұрын
Good Choices!!. I love Presevation Act 2. "Preservation Act II" One of the most attractive works that Ray Davies did in his entire musical catalog. Greetings
@lennon_9dream133
2 жыл бұрын
For me the best albums in the Arista stage are without a doubt, Misfits and Sleepwalker. "Low Budget" is also a very good rock album and nothing to do with the sound of the previous albums, much more rock and more American.
@catsofsherman1316
Жыл бұрын
Excellent ranking video. You gave me some food for thought. I never really put it all together that if the Kinks hadn't been banned from touring the US, we wouldn't have Face to Face through Arthur. They obviously would have made music during that time, but it would have been influenced by those long treks across North America and the increased pressure and workload. I liked hearing you give some love to Phobia which I consider a very enjoyable album. I listened to it a lot when it came out and still pull it out on occasion and it is still good. I did think putting Showbiz at the very bottom was an odd choice. No love for Celluloid Heroes? I thought Lola was pretty low in your ranking. Apart from those, my ranking would be pretty close 1. Arthur 2. Village Green 3. Lola 4. Something Else 5. Muswell 6. Face to Face You made a good point that it is hard to rank all of these together because of the different periods. It's almost like different bands really. I favor the period from 66 to 71 by far, but also enjoy the arena rock period to a lesser degree. It's been a long time since I listened to the theatrical period except Schoolboys which is pretty good.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for watching my ranking and staying with it ......bit long! Our views seem very close. On reflection I think I could have placed Showbiz a little higher, strangely I've always found Celluloid a little corny. I know I'm in the minority there. Ive always thought that if Phobia was a 11 or 12 track album it could be right up there as a very very good album. Interesting that our top two is identical and even our top six is fairly close. Thanks again for giving me your views and ranking, it is really appreciated! Mike
@jtsrecordroom3963
2 жыл бұрын
" Low Budget" was big over here.. huge actually. Love it ! Ordered " Something Else" last week, always enjoyed it on Cd. Excellent ! I would like " Sleepwalker" next on vinyl.." Give The People".. superb ! " Face To Face" I agree, no filler.." Muswell " is genius !! " Village Green" wouldn't be my #1 either..2 or 3 or 4 for me ! Right.. " Arthur" is a deserved number #1. Brilliant video Mike ! Your love for the band rings true.. Cheers brother ! JT
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Thank Jt, I didn’t appreciate that Sleepwalker was so important, it really is the rebirth of the Kinks I believe. Clive Davis at Arista is so important to the Kinks resurgence. I guess without him no Low Budget, Sleepwalker, Give the People… I agree Muswell genius and hard rocker Give the People so good. Great band!! Thanks Jt. Mike
@jtsrecordroom3963
2 жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman I've had "Sleepwalker" on Velvel .. CD for quite awhile.. well, 10 years ? I too got into it much later than it's release..
@davidbowman4259
Жыл бұрын
Really loving "Lola versus Powerman." Brilliant. I'd rate it much higher than No. 9, but well, we all have our opinions (thank dog!). Thank you for the list, sir.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Hi David, I agree it’s an excellent album. I think Strangers is one of Dave Davies finest songs. Thank you for watching and commenting. Mike
@gatefold33
2 жыл бұрын
Wow that is dedication! Great video and you have certainly opened my eyes to further Kinks listening. My current vinyl collection covers all the albums up to Muswell Hillbillies (except Percy) plus Misfits but watching this I now have others to explore. I've just streamed Sleepwalker and really enjoyed that so will be seeking a copy. I have the same top two and struggle with the order. I would probably have it the other way round (today anyway). I need to watch again and make notes...Cheers Dale
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Dale, thanks for watching and commenting and staying with it (it was a bit long!). I enjoyed doing it but must confess it took some serious time to prep. Sleepwalker I believe is a very important album as it was the rebirth album thanks to Clive Davis at Arista. If you like Sleepwalker then I think you’ll like Give The People and Low Budget. I’m the same Village Green and Arthur exchange places all the time but Arthur is just edging it for me at present. Probably because I think Australia and Shangri La are epics. I have researched the Kinks quite a lot so if you want to bounce any questions before purchasing other albums please just ask. Thanks Dale. Mike
@MrHobo71
Жыл бұрын
hot potatoes and motorway are good songs
@danwood4631
6 ай бұрын
Literally just listened to that album!
@ruudeng1
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your elaboration on the Kinks'24 studio albums. As an old school Kinks lover, I have the "arena albums" ranked much lower and the "theater albums" a little higher than you have. But hey that's a matter of taste. My top 10 would be: 1. Village Green...; 2. Arthur; 3. Face to Face: 4. Something Else; 5. Lola vs Powerman...; 6. Schoollboys in Disgrace; 7. Preservation Act 1; 8. Everybody's in Showbiz...; 9. Sleepwalker and 10. State of confusion.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
5 ай бұрын
That’s a very strong top 10, no arguments from me. I must say, I did my ranking about 18 months ago and since then I do have a deeper appreciation of the theatre albums. Schoolboys in particular. Many thanks for your comments and ranking, I appreciate it. Mike
@alltheworldsastage899
Жыл бұрын
WOW! Had trouble sleeping so I came on to YT, and this popped up. This was one of the best rankings I've ever seen! You really got into it and packed in a plethora of information in 42 minutes. I need to check your video history to see what other bands you've ranked. I'm not going to list my rankings, but I have never been able to get into Muswell. I drag it out probably every 12-18 months to see if it connects, but it never does. About 15 years ago I bought the book, The Kinks: All Day and All of the Night: Day by Day Concerts, Recordings, and Broadcasts, 1961-1996, and I completed my discography. If I'm reading a book about an artist, I like to have everything to listen to as their career progresses. So that's how long I've been trying to get into that album. Once again Mike, just a fantastic job!
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your kind comments Steve! I’ve only done one other ranking video and that was The Comsat Angels. I really enjoy researching and putting together rankings videos so definitely intend to do more. But I only like to do them when I’ve got all studio albums of the artist. There are a lot of artists I’m complete on so will do more. Keep at it with Muswell because I genuinely feel it’s one of their best. Thanks a lot Steve, means a great deal coming from you! Mike🎸
@alltheworldsastage899
Жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman I'm the same way, I won't even talk about an album unless I own it. Anytime you want to do a ranking, let me know, I would consider it a privilege to do it along side of you.
@kingkook3027
Жыл бұрын
Loved this Mike. I’m not one for ranking records it always leads to a dead end of sorts. But what I really enjoyed was your reasoning behind the list and your sheer love and knowledge of the band. I’ll definitely be exploring some of the lesser known albums to me thanks to you. Cheers
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks KK! I get what you say about going into a dead end, because after registering ti albums over time they change positions and grow in you etc. but I had good fun putting this together and I’m really pleased you enjoyed it, a bit of a labour of love. I think all of their albums have treasures in them so definitely worth exploring the ones you haven’t heard so much. Thanks again for watching and commenting. Mike🎸
@popsandclicks
2 жыл бұрын
Nice ranking there, I only have a hand full of Kinks album but I guess it's time to get some more. Cheers for this!
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Janne, Thanks for watching and commenting. What albums have you got so far, I'm interested to know?? What's your fav so far? Mike
@popsandclicks
2 жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman I got "Preservation Act 2", "Schoolboys In Disgrace", "Sleepwalker", "Misfits" and a few singles here at home, could be so that I got a few more at the summer house where the most old stuff is. I do like "Sleepwalker", but I guess I need to spinn the all again to refresh the memory :)
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
@@popsandclicks Hi Janne, I think you would enjoy Arthur and/or Village Green. They are really clever albums. I also think the arena rock albums Low Budget and Give The People What They Want would be really worthy additions to your collection. Mike
@popsandclicks
2 жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman Thanks for the recomendations, I will keep an eye open for those. Hopefully I can pick one up soon. Cheers!
@vinylmartini3377
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video Mike, highly enjoyable. We can always differ on rankings, but it’s your show and I respect that. Big Kinks fan, you’ve made me want to fill those holes in my collection. Cheers mate.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting Jack! You’re of course right on rankings, must admit if I re-did the rankings now without seeing what I originally did they would probably change 😁 But I guess my top five remains fairly strong. What would be your top three Jack? Mike
@vinylmartini3377
2 жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman As of this moment(which could change depending on the album I would be currently listening to😁) they would be Village Green, Muswell Hillbillies, Arthur, Lola vs. Powerman and then Celluloid. I started my love of country music from listening to Muswell many years ago. Don’t hold me to this list: subject to change at a moment’s notice 😉😉.
@tomrobinson5776
2 жыл бұрын
Arthur will always be number 1 for me. Greatest album ever!
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely my favourite Kinks album, great call Tom! Mike
@nicholasrosebush6182
Жыл бұрын
Everybody’s in showbiz dead last?!?!?!?!? Are you crazy.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
No not really, I’m just someone with their own opinion.
@ovelonse
Жыл бұрын
For me their worst stuff are they middle 80's ssssssssssssssssssssssssh
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
@@ovelonse which albums?
@ovelonse
Жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman Word of Mouth and Think Visual are not my stuff UK Jive and state of confusion , a little bit better musically but again it didn't sound like the Kinks to me .... I dont know why but for me Phobia is far superior than this 80's kinda bump A subjective thing Hugs
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
@@ovelonse thanks Andres, I agree with you, I think Phobia is undervalued at the moment. I think if it was only 10 or 11 tracks it would be a very good Kinks album. I do like Word of Mouth though. I appreciate your comments. Mike
@christull6572
Жыл бұрын
Love the kinks great vid buddy ,love them all up to 75,even the preservation.act one
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris, have you heard Sleepwalker and Misfits? They are worth a good listen if you haven’t already. I think the songwriting is pretty strong on them. Mike🎸
@manuelvalbonesi6762
11 ай бұрын
Not being able to choose, I indicate my block ranking. first place: Arthur - Lola Versus - Muswell second place: Are the village - Face to face - Preservation Act 1 third place: Something else - Schoolboys - Sleepwalker I do not know Give the people what they want😢....I'll fix it!...
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
11 ай бұрын
Hi Manuel, thank you so much for watching my ranking video and for making such great comments! I feel your pain....it is so hard to choose between all of these great albums. But I really like your groupings, there are some great albums in there. My number 1 is still Arthur, but Muswell is so close!! Thanks again and keep listening to the wonderful KINKS! Mike
@jorgep.1877
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. We’re vastly apart on many places on the ranking, but your Top 3 spots are exactly the same as mine. Which may prove that a) the Kinks are a superb band, and b) there’s enough Kinks material for all tastes.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Completely agree with you Jorge! So many great albums for all tastes, but also I think dependant upon what mood you are in. You can find a Kinks album for all your moods. Really appreciate you watching and commenting and having great taste! 😁🎸 Mike
@VagueRANT100
6 ай бұрын
I remember going to a record store back in 1969 and I picked up ARTHUR at first but chose LED ZEP debut when I recognised the name Jimmy Page from the Yardbirds....this was Australia and the isolation was very real,so when I eventually bought ARTHUR I knew that Ray had created a minor masterpiece!......SHANGRI LA and AUSTRALIA are truly sublime...I think your number one was the right choice IMO
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
6 ай бұрын
Hi David, yes I agree, Arthur is an absolute classic. Shangri La and Australia are such wonderful songs. Mind you in 1969 I probably would have picked up Zep as well 😁 Thanks for commenting David. Mike
@marinman3551
Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed that pal and I couldn't argue with your choice (how could anyonethere yours)...life goes on from the old grey whistle test is amazing Dave Davies tone and speed on the solo is fabulous 👌 👏
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks for watching and commenting. Really pleased you liked my ranking. I agree, I have watched that OGWT clip so many times and I love it. Great song performed brilliantly especially by Dave on guitar. Mike
@jamesgriffithsmusic
2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video Mike. Dale, Gatefold33 alerted me to it this morning when he showed a copy of Sleepwalker he'd recently picked up. I only own half a dozen Kinks records (at least 2 of them reissues), but I used to have all of them as MP3s and listened to them obsessively for a long time. It's a shame they don't pop up more in the wild, I'd love to complete the collection one day. I'm very fond of Word of Mouth from the eighties, but I think you called it right with your top 10 and great choice for number one. Here's hoping Ray and Dave finally bury the hatchet and get together again one day. I saw Ray live at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester a few years back, incredible. Cheers, James
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Hi James, thanks for watching and commenting. I went to a book signing in London a few weeks ago for Dave Davies new autobiography. I would also love a reunion to happen, but I fear neither are well enough for the rigors of performing…..I really hope I’m wrong. The big opportunity would be in September when a super deluxe boxset of the Muswell Hillbillies album is released to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its release. I agree James it’s really hard to pick up Kinks studio albums in the wild, it me a while to complete my studio albums collection. Glad you liked my rankings, I tried to really set aside my preconceptions and be as honest as possible. Glad Dale managed to pick up a Sleepwalker, that’s hard to find. Thanks James, keep searching it’s worth it! 😁 Mike
@LesSmith45
10 ай бұрын
I was a huge fan of Low Budget. Seen the Kinks live promoting that album in 1980. They blew me away with 4 guitarists!
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
10 ай бұрын
Low Budget feels a huge album to me, with it's great anthems. Some very strong tracks that I imagine worked great live. Thanks for commenting Les! Mike
@LesSmith45
10 ай бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman thank you for the reply! Thank you for this video. I was dying to see where Low Budget would fall on your list. I have heard so many people call it a bad album. I actually like every song on it! I am going to follow you. I was drooling over the mint quality of all your albums!
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
10 ай бұрын
@@LesSmith45Thanks Les, I appreciate the follow. I do try and upgrade when I see better condition albums, so I do try my best to get really good condition albums. Thanks again. Mike
@thefirstfemalepresidentofm938
2 жыл бұрын
Nice work - very comprehensive.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate it! Mike
@tlhull4460
Жыл бұрын
Misfits is easily in my top 5. So underrated.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
I must admit that since I did my Kinks rankings, Misfits is probably the album that has grown most on me and gone up my rankings. Also, Sleepwalker has grown since then. I probably appreciate the Arista years more now. Thanks for watching and commenting. Mike🎸
@RandyforRoyals
2 жыл бұрын
I am missing quite a few albums in my Kinks collection, so this gave me an idea of where I need to concentrate. I will say my favorite song by The Kinks is "Celluloid Heroes" which comes from the Everybody's In Show-Biz album (followed closely by "Waterloo Sunset"). I do really like the Misfits album and it was actually the first Kinks album I bought. Number one on my list to pick up is Muswell Hillbillies, especially after seeing it number 3. I'm glad I have the number one. Great ranking.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Randy, thanks for watching and commenting. Muswell Hillbillies great choice to had on your pick ups list. It’s such a good album, well worth tracking down. Village Green is also a really good one for the collection, it is a lot of peoples number 1. From the Arista arena rock period I would strongly recommend Give The People What They Want, and then Sleepwalker and Low Budget. Misfits is a funny one for me because I know it’s a big grower. Every time I listen to it I enjoy it more. Thanks again for staying with my video ranking, I know it was a bit long 😂 Mike
@L.E.55472
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Mike👋🏻...I’m late but I’m ready to absorb this, wow you started at the begin and went thru? Now I like that!! It sounds like the way I would do a video like this... So now don’t get miffed at me cause aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa I don’t own any of their albums! Now Mike!! Mike!! Don’t be hitting the unsubscribe button on my channel!😱hear me out, now of course I love the Kinks I grew up w em, but I got sidetracked as I was growing up....now as I’m older when I see their music out it’s overwhelming(all the albums) and I get dizzy then I leave them behind cause I just couldn’t decide 🤭🤔anyway your video is helping me very very much and I truly appreciate you taking the time to do this 🙏🏻 thanks Lis-😎🎶☮️🇺🇦✊🏻
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lis, I would never ever unsub you!! 😂I think you need some Kinks love. If you are in the mood for some punk/ heavy guitars/ big songs...then I would recommend 'Give The People What They Want' it's their big arena rock album. If you want clever brilliant songs and interesting concept it's 'Arthur' or 'Village Green Pres', if your in the mood for some satirical, acoustic, Americana, country rock then it's 'Muswell Hillbillies' if you want some sixties, beat, british invasion then it's 'Face To Face'. All of this obviously my humble opinion. But go and get some Kinks love Lis.😀Thanks for watching and commenting. Mike
@L.E.55472
2 жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman I totally agree w all the ones you’ve mentioned!! I have had a few in your top 10 in my hands in the last few years but......I wasn’t sure! But thanks to this awesome video (and I do look forward to more of these) I now have a handle on the KINKS 😎🙏🏻
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
@@L.E.55472 👍🎸
@johnnykawakid
Жыл бұрын
Superb video man, mines are a bit similar to your choice. But it's all matter of taste I suppose. Superb underrated band. Well done.🎸👌
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Hi John, really appreciate your response! I agree, they are so underrated. Thanks again for watching and commenting. Mike
@LloydBoonworldofmusic2
5 ай бұрын
Hi Mike, excellent ranking list mate, im embarrassed to say that i own less than half of their catalogue. i own 'state of confusion', 'word of mouth', 'give the people what they want', 'lola', village green preservation society, 'arthur', 'everybodys in showbiz' and 'muswell hillbillies', the latter im yet to listen to. i think your top two would be my top 2 also. a great band, very underrated and underappreciated to this day. and i agree with your comments about George Martin, i think Small Faces could have used Martin on "ogdens nut gone flake" too. - Lloyd
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
5 ай бұрын
Hiya Lloyd, thanks for watching, it was much longer than my normal videos but 24 studio albums is a lot. You have an impressive number of Kinks studio albums compared to others and you seem to have most of the important ones. Its good we both seem to have same top two. I’d be interested to hear what you think of the Muswell Hillbillies? I think it’s brilliant but it is very different to their others. Yes, just imagine if The Kinks and Small Faces had George Martin, I think both would be even more highly regarded. Thanks for watching Lloyd and your great comments! Mike
@LloydBoonworldofmusic2
5 ай бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman Hi Mike, cant wait to hear MH, will keep ypou informed - Lloyd
@LloydBoonworldofmusic2
5 ай бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman hi Mike, to be honest, after five listens, i am not overly sold on Muswell Hillbillies, there are some really cool tracks on it ("skin and bones", "alcohol", "muswell hillbillies", "complicated life" and my favourite "have a cuppa tea") but i think its the weakest of the albums from that period IMO - Lloyd
@LloydBoonworldofmusic2
5 ай бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman Hi Mike, i listened to the album five times over the weekend, overall impression, i get the concept of it but i think at least half the songs leave me floundering at best whilst the half i really like are worth the admission price, favourite track to date is "have a cuppa tea". to me its the weakest of the that 68-73 period but hey. it is still new to me at this stage - Lloyd
@sonyasklyarova1
Жыл бұрын
thank you so much for this interesting content
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sofya, I’m very pleased you liked my Kinks video ranking. Mike
@mfredmoe
Жыл бұрын
Great job, Mike, in doing something almost impossible :-) They are all no1 for me in different ways. Preservation Act 2 is one of their best, in my opinion. Love from a BIG Kinks-fan in Norway.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Hi Morten, brilliant to hear from you and thanks for watching and commenting. I agree that they all have different redeeming features. Many of them are so different genres, style etc. it’s great that your a big Kinks fan like me. Mike🎸
@mfredmoe
Жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman Thank you for your very nice response, Mike 🙂 Yes I am proud to say I'm a BIG Kinks-fan, since 1965, when I bought their first album. I'll never get tired of hearing them ! What a great band 🙂 I wish you the very best with this great Kinks-cover I've just found : kzitem.info/news/bejne/tq2Hz4V-g6yiZG0
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
@@mfredmoe that’s really good Morten, I watched Top of the Pops and Stop your Sobbing. Thanks for sharing. Mike🎸
@benrankins4446
2 жыл бұрын
You listened to them all in 2 days!!!! Did you eat or sleep? 😂 I have all the studio albums from 64.-71. With a few double ups of mono & stereo versions. I’ve not explored much after that. They’re kind of underrated, but I think as good as any of the usual suspects that appear in a lot of best of all time lists. I’ll give you my top 5: Something Else/Lola V Powerman/Arthur/Village. Special mention: Muswell. One of the 1,000,000 bands that I can squeeze into my top 10 of all time. Great vid 👍
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ben, That's a pretty serious top 5! great choices, for me just needs a little bit of the Arista Arena Rock period and for me that would be 'Give The People What They Want', but great top 5. I must say I was back to back vinyl listening for 2 days, but I enjoyed it. Really appreciate you taking time to watch and comment. Cheers Ben! Mike
@benrankins4446
2 жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman You're vid has inspired me to investigate the Arista stuff 👍
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
@@benrankins4446 Brilliant Ben, I really believe those 6 albums, that period, is one of their best. Especially Give The People and Low Budget and I think Sleepwalker was the game changer. Mike
@lennon_9dream133
2 жыл бұрын
very typical list.
@ArturoGofunkez
2 жыл бұрын
My absolute favourite 60's band. Starting in the 60's, that is - I got on board in high school when State of Confusion came out, and gradually acquired every record on vinyl except for Phobia. I love hearing the opinions of a knowledgeable fan such as yourself. One thing I've realized is that there are songs that I love on every album, even the ones that would be at the bottom of my list.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
I completely agree Arturo! Even the, let’s say, lesser albums all have treasures on them. Although Phobia is very difficult to get hold of, I would recommend tracking down because it is a very good rock album. It’s one of those albums that grows and grows. It has some great Dave Davies guitar work on it and some great songs. As I said in video, because it was peak CD time there are simply too many tracks on it. If there were 12 tracks on it, it would be a great album imo. Many thanks for watching and listening. Mike
@ArturoGofunkez
2 жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman I'd like to get a copy of Phobia, I just haven't seen one yet. It took a while to find UK Jive and (a British pressing of) To The Bone (I'm in Canada) but eventually they showed up. I may just have to buy it online, but that takes a bit of the excitement out of finding it
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
@@ArturoGofunkez I must admit I had to go online to get a copy of Phobia as I’d never seen it in the wild. Worth it though 😁 Mike
@ArturoGofunkez
2 жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman I'll have to get it now! By the way, which compilations do you have or recommend? I found mono and stereo of the 1966 Greatest Hits, Kink Kronikles, Great Lost Kinks Album, a Sundazed 2LP of all the A Sides up to Apeman, and the Come Dancing, Best of 1977-86. And I found an East German (I think) comp on Amiga, just called The Kinks (with a green cover). The sound of this Amiga record is great.
@TCatsDeepVinylTraxx
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike! Don't tell Donald Trump he's right about breaking it up into 2 parts, it will all go to his huuuuuge head and we all know how part 2 went for him. I can't rank The Kinks albums because I am a bit lacking on their discography, but I do appreciate what I have from them and I definitely want to get more. This video will help me prioritize them. I agree about "Misfits", that it does grow on you the more you listen, I was a bit underwhelmed at first, but now I really like it. Glad to see that "Low Budget" is on the higher end as it's one that I am very familiar with and was my introduction to The Kinks way back when it was released. I bought it as a double package from Columbia House as a selection of the month along with Steely Dan's "Aja"....two great albums. I learned a lot about the band from your video, thank you for this video and your knowledge about the band is astounding! Great Job. Mike
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, you know what, I didn’t even notice DT’s photo or name! I really enjoyed pulling this together. I put quite a lot of effort into it as I wanted to get across a lot of Kinks history as I find it fascinating. No hardship listening to the albums as I really love them, but that top 5 are just wonderful! Low Budget has been one of my favourites and I was surprised it ended up lower than I thought it would. Take care. Mike
@kevtruth
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely great ranking. Thank you for taking on the Kinks discography. I'd put Something Else and Lola in the top 5, though - my only criticism. Rock on, sir
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting Kev. It took me longer than I thought to pull it together but I really enjoyed doing it. Something Else, I agree is an early classic, and Lola had so many brilliant songs on it. I think Strangers doesn’t get the full love it deserves. Thanks again Kev. Mike
@kevtruth
2 жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman I like how you manage to include the release date and what phase they were in at the time (arena rock; theatrical; pop). Really enjoyed
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
@@kevtruth thanks Kev 👍🎸
@namph72
Жыл бұрын
Great video just bought the deluxe boxsets of Village Green Preservation... and the Muswell Hillbillies/Showbiz and listening to Lola album and Arthur really enjoying them im just getting into them and surprised how much im enjoying them
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic Brian, I hope you’re enjoying your Kinks journey. You’ve certainly got some great albums there. After that I would recommend Somethjng Else (some regard this album as their Revolver), and Face to Face from the sixties. From the Arista late 70’s early 80’s period I personally would recommend Sleepwalker and Misfits. Really pleased your enjoying this great band Brian. Mike🎸
@namph72
Жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman cheers for the recommendations Mike I will listen to them next
@philipvousden7998
Жыл бұрын
Very thoughtful ranking. I did wonder if you’d make Arthur no.1- there is a singular truth to it and real profundity to Shangi-la. For me, Something Else should be higher, but you make two really good points, what if they’d had a George Martin, and what if the contemporary singles had been included on the albums? Thus, The Kinks, 1970 double mono compilation on Pye is one of their albums I listen to most.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Hi Philip, I agree Shangri-La is very special. I get something new from it every time I seem to listen, great song. Yes, just imagine a George Martin character, The Kinks albums of the 60's would have been even more special, and albums such as Something Else and Face to Face, wow, who knows, would probably be treated like Pepper. Great comments Philip, thank you! Mike
@atlasking6110
2 жыл бұрын
I truly love the much-maligned theatrical period, especially Soap Opera and Schoolboys in Disgrace (but both Preservations are great too.) Guess I'm a contrarian.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting. I think that’s what great about The kinks canon, the different periods and genres. The theatrical period is not a personal favourite of mine but I appreciate that it is for lots of folks and for certain a very creative period for Ray. For me Schoolboys is currently my favourite during this period and indeed the Kinks tribute I perform in play The Hardway and it is an audience favourite. I think it’s a period which I have neglected a little and must give it more play time. Many thanks. Mike
@MrHobo71
Жыл бұрын
school boys and preservation act one are my favorite theatrical ones
@MajorWolfgangHochstetter
Ай бұрын
For me, #-1 "Muswell Hillbillies", #-2 "The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society", #-3 "Lola versus Powerman", #-4 "Something Else", #-5 "Arthur", #-6 "Face to Face", #-7 "Sleepwalker", #-8 "Low Budget", #-9 "Misfits", #-10 "Everybody's In Showbiz". I could not agree with you more regarding The Kinks 'not having' a George Martin for a producer. But, I have to wonder if Sir Ray's ego would have clashed with someone as incredibly talented as the late Sir George Martin? I've often listened to songs such as "Get Back In Line" and "Apeman" (two songs that I have loved forever) and thought, 'the production is lacking at the beginning of each track, and why wasn't it noticed'? I still listen to The Kinks, often. Though I dislike quite a bit of the seventies and eighties songs I still believe that The Kinks music of the sixties was better than any other band of that era.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Ай бұрын
Hi Major, or should I say hello Sir 😁 that’s a great top 10. Muswell number 1, well I have to say it is for me as well some days. It’s a really interesting discussion point about Sir George, but I agree he would, I believe, have made a massive difference to the production. Their sixties output was just incredible. I really appreciate you commenting. Mike
@ianjohnston7617
Жыл бұрын
Amazing...I knew all the albums....I don't agree on a lot....but well researched.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting Ian. What would be your top 3? Thanks. Mike
@antoniodias4718
10 ай бұрын
Very good selection. I agree almost with all. "Arthur" is a great album!!"Village Green Preservation Society" very good too. I think "Lola" should rate higher and I love "Sleepwalker" and "Misfits". "Muswell Hillbillies" certainly deserves to be in the top, very well. Anyway, great job!!!!
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
10 ай бұрын
Literally all of those albums you mentioned Antonio I consider excellent. The Arista records Sleepwalker and Misfits have both grown so much for me in recent years. Muswell is an absolute classic. Also I think your right Lola deserves more credit. Thanks for your comments Antonio. Mike
@EmbryonicRobot
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike - This was a very comprehensive video. I'm ashamed to say that my Kinks collection is wanting and I am not very knowledgeable. Oddly, I had a bunch of Kinks cassettes, but I stupidly gave away all of my cassettes years ago. On a side note, I agree with you about album length. Filling an entire CD has clearly been difficult for many bands. We end up getting filler or tracks that should have been used as b-sides. I find it interesting that the vinyl revival has led, in some cases, to shorter records. That night be a good thing.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian, yes, I think the CD age has much to answer for, that combined with digital recording where artists could tinker adinfinitum with unlimited tracks. Certainly the Phobia album is a victim of that. I would really recommend top 5. Thanks for watching and commenting, and as an aside I just got my first Spoon…..excellent! Mike
@EmbryonicRobot
2 жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman I am now on the hunt for your top 5! I hope you enjoy Spoon.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
@@EmbryonicRobot Lucifer on the sofa is on my turntable now…..superb! 😁
@EmbryonicRobot
2 жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman Excellent 😀
@georgescharf6684
Жыл бұрын
In my opinion 'Low Budget ' is # 1
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Hi George, I use to rate it higher as it has some excellent singles on it. But for me the best of the Arista period is Sleepwalker and Misfits as albums that completely hang together. Great to hear your view George. Mike🎸
@Appelman_1
2 жыл бұрын
Hot Patatoes is one of my favorite kinks songs 🥲. I’d say my top 5 albums at the moment is: 1 Arthur 2 Village green 3 Kontroversy 4 Preservation act 2 5 Preservation act 1 The worst album for me is Misfits.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jan, thanks for watching and commenting. We agree on number 1 and 2, what do you think of Muswell Hillbillies? It’s the 50th anniversary this year and I think there could be a box set coming. Thanks for listing your top 5 I always find it really interesting seeing other people’s rankings. Mike
@Appelman_1
2 жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman Muswell Hillbillies is really good, heck all the albums are at least good. Verry solid album with no weak track on it.
@vikingbrace
2 жыл бұрын
You hit the nail on the head with Phobia. It’s a really good album, it’s just too damn long. I’ve never seen it on vinyl. Nice! Lol well we’ll agree to disagree on Misfits. No great tracks? The title track and Rock and Roll Fantasy are two of my favorite Kinks songs. But to be transparent, all my Kinks albums are from Arista years on. Except for a fairly extensive greatest hits type collection. So I need more early albums. I definitely want to pick up the last two albums you mentioned. I have quite a lot of the songs off of Muswell Hillbillies. Out of my collection “Give the People What They Want” is my favorite. It’s the first Kinks album I ever owned. It’s a five star record. After hearing your stories it’s obvious the title track was partially directed at Clive Davis. I will rarely ever watch a video this long but I thoroughly enjoyed this video Mike. Well done. I haven’t looked yet but I hope there’s a link to your tribute band.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Really pleased you liked it Gary. I’m the same, I rarely get to the end of videos this long, but with 24 albums I found it hard to shorten. Misfits is interesting because I don’t think that one’s landed with me yet. I like it but I don’t love it yet but it feels like a slow burn grower for me. I’m sure the penny will drop soon. I really think Arthur and Village Green are must haves Gary. I strongly recommend them, they are very clever classic albums. Also Face to Face is for me the first great Kinks album. Really pleased you enjoyed it, hope it was worth the wait. Mike I have attached a link to my band Kinked Alive! I’ll send you a few others, hope you like. kzitem.info/news/bejne/w2Z7zWpupXqIg6g
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
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2 жыл бұрын
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@My.pronouns.areF_you_and_F_off
2 жыл бұрын
Pete Pardo did a version of this and he really slated the early albums - but then, he's an American so he's going with what he knows,
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
I think the key thing here is the way bands in the sixties felt they would be short changing the fans if they put their singles on their albums. When you look at the incredible songwriting that was going on by artists such as Ray Davies ie singles and albums you would have had genuine masterpieces if they put them all on the albums. But notwithstanding that some of the mid sixties albums were the key building blocks in my opinion. But all good! Mike
@georgescharf6684
Жыл бұрын
In my opinion ' Low Budget ' is # 1
@edwardmeade9439
Жыл бұрын
I'm not gonna make a complete list by the top 4 for me are 1 Village Green 2 Face to Face 3 Something Else 4 Arthur.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Can’t argue with your top four Edward. What do you think of Muswell? Mike🎸
@JohnnySeven
2 жыл бұрын
You referred to Better Things as "Better Days" even as you were looking at the song titles on the back of the album! LOL.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
I guess that’s my love for Bruce getting the better of me Johnny.
@paulsummers649
Жыл бұрын
I love Arthur, a song that I feel deserves recognition is Young And Innocent Days, it's very sad :(
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
I agree Paul, a song that’s often missed because their are so many epic songs on the album. Mike🎸
@MrHobo71
Жыл бұрын
Arthur is my favorite.
@MrHobo71
Жыл бұрын
the album, I mean
@ijeff2005
Жыл бұрын
You are correct that no one will agree on a ranking especially for the Kinks, but I'd say you did one of the best I've seen. My bias is it matches closer to mine than many of the others. More importantly, you highlight some of the albums that I believe have been unfairly trashed by the public starting with their final album "Phobia". I've always enjoyed that album and also felt there was a great album in there somewhere which could have been achieved with some serious editing. I am mostly in agreement with your assessment of the RCA years though I would have "Everybodys in Showbiz" ranked higher. Where I disagree is I'd have "Lola vs Powerman" ranked much higher probably top 3 for me. As for the Arista years I would put "State of Confusion" much higher, even more so if you consider the bonus tracks that have surfaced on more recent releases of the album. You do rightfully highlight the pivotal moment that "Sleepwalker" represents in the band's evolution. I had grown weary of the RCA years which Ray took too far and "Sleepwalker" was such a welcome return to form for the Kinks. "Face to Face" is indeed their first great album and began their winning streak of great albums throughout the rest of the 60's and up to "Muswell Hillbillies" in the early 70's. The MCA years were disappointing for me with "Think Visual" probably being the best if for no other reason than it contains a handful of great songs. "Arthur" and "Village Green" sit rightfully at the top for me too. Overall, a great ranking with some interesting observations.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff, Sorry so late in responding to your comments, I've been very ill over the last few weeks, but now back in the saddle! We agree on so much! Many thanks for your kind words. Completely agree that Phobia is totally overlooked and shouldn't be. You're right, a bit of editing and it could have been a really successful album. I blame the CD age (albums too long with too many tracks), and Ray and Dave producing. imo, if they had got a pro producer to sit above it then he would have brought out the best 11 / 12 tracks and it would have been a classic. I probably did rank Lola too low, and if ranking now I think it would be higher. Top three are still good for me though. Wonderful band, great albums. Sincere thanks for taking time out to watch and comment Jeff. Mike
@DavyDredd14
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy listening to the quite brilliant 'Village Green' and 'Arthur' Albums by THE KINKS !
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Hi Davy, two brilliant albums that I also really enjoy listening to on a regular basis. Have you heard Muswell Hillbillies, if not, I really recommend, I think you’d enjoy that as well Davy. Mike
@DavyDredd14
Жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman I will check out 'Muswell Hillbillies' Album on your recommendation. Thanks so much, Mike !
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
@@DavyDredd14 I’ll be very interested to see what you think Davy. Please let me know. Mike
@DavyDredd14
Жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman Wow ! 'Muswell Hillbillies' is already becoming one of my most favourite KINKS Albums after listening to it a few times. I absolutely love the fun lyrics and loose style of the songs ! Thanks so much, Mike for recommending me this fantastic Album !!
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
@@DavyDredd14 really pleased you love it Davy, I thought you would! Mike
@MrHobo71
Жыл бұрын
arthur is also my favorite
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Absolute classic! Epic songs like Australia and Shangri La and course Victoria. But great strong album all round. You’ve inspired me to go and give it a spin now! Mike
@hihiaurelnarmadashankar4334
Жыл бұрын
Presentation act.2 a top 5 album
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
I must confess that I have probably neglected act two. I must give it more of a chance. Probably like a lot of artists, when I go to play a record in gravitate to my favourites. I promise to try harder 😁 Mike🎸
@harrydestaffano565
2 жыл бұрын
Nice job Sir.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Harry, I really appreciate it and thank you for watching and commenting. Mike
@avlisk
Жыл бұрын
I had just gotten my first car, and I drove 25 miles to the best place for records at the time, to buy Arthur. I still remember first seeing it, picking it out, standing in line to pay for it. It felt really special and I felt so cool, "impressing" the check-out girl, (Angie), knowing things about the Kinks that my other American friends didn't. I was an "insider". It's my favorite Kinks record and in my top 20 all time of all records. BTW, Muswell is my #2, and Low Budget my #3 Kinks albums.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant story……thanks for sharing it with me. Arthur is still my number one Kinks album, and Muswell a very strong number three. Low Budget has slipped a little for me, but has some fantastic songs on it. Thanks for commenting, great story! Mike🎸
@avlisk
Жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman I hadn't thought about Angie for decades! Funny how these things cause dormant synapses to fire.
@SoIMarriedARecordCollector
2 жыл бұрын
We loved this video. John and I actually ended up together due to our love for The Kinks. Did I hear you say you are in a Kinks tribute band? That is really cool! I agree with a lot of your picks, but of course, would probably move some around a bit. Nothing that would make me want to argue, because I know that it really can be different for every big Kinks fan.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
That’s absolutely brilliant to hear that you both got together because of a love for The Kinks! Have you special songs that mean something to you both? Yes, I’m in a tribute called Kinked Alive! I’ve put a link here for you. Would be great if you could sub that channel as we haven’t been going for long and need Subs 😁 kzitem.info/news/bejne/w2Z7zWpupXqIg6g you’re completely right so many good albums, even I would probably change a few around if I did another video. Really appreciate you watching and staying with it, because it was my longest video to date! Take care. Mike
@SoIMarriedARecordCollector
2 жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman I can't think of any particular song that has a great significance for us, but we could probably talk about The Kinks for hours! "Shangri-La" is my very favorite Kinks song, though. It's got everything. (No Kinks pun intended! LoL). I've subed to your tribute band channel. Very cool!! - hideelee
@seanjennnings2010
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a big Kinks fan, have been for yrs.Judst started getting into and collecting there sixties, albums, not reall interested in any of their later material,luved come dancing, but could'nt listen to a whole albums worth. Just bought Something Else on re-issue,great album, never off my turntable, can't wait to order their other albums.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sean, thanks for watching and commenting I really appreciate it. Arthur and Village Green obviously brilliant, BUT, I would really give Muswell Hillbillies and Give The People a chance. Have a listen to them on youtube or stream because you may really like them. Give The People is quite a hard rocker, arena rock, catch tunes and Muswell (50th anniversary this year), is very acoustic, bluegrass, brass, vaudeville. It's hard to describe but honestly worth a listen. Thanks. Mike
@seanjennnings2010
2 жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman Hi Mike,, i will definately give them a listen, and see about buying a copy of them on vinyl.Is the Muswell Hillbillies, the group with Mark Knopfler-Dire DStraits fame? I've heard them, briefly, they sound pretty good. Thamks Sean.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
@@seanjennnings2010 Hi Sean, no completely different. Knopfler’s are the Notting Hillbilies. The Kinks album called Muswell Hillbillies is based upon where the Davies brothers grew up ie Muswell Hill in north London. Have a listen I think you may really like it. Mike
@geofflewis1142
Жыл бұрын
Great, I really enjoyed it. Of course I totally disagree with your rankings 😂
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t expect anything else Geoff 😂 glad you liked the video, what are currently your top 3? Mike
@geofflewis1142
Жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman hi Mike. My top 3 are 1 Muswell Hillbillies, 2 Arthur, 3 Lola v Powerman…. My bottom 3 are 24 UK Jive, 23 Think Visual 22 The Kinks (1st album) Although I struggled with it when it came out, I now rate Preservation 2 much higher than you do. GTPWTW is my least favourite of the Arista years, although I think the songs work much better live. But every day my preferences change. 😀
@davidclarke6329
Жыл бұрын
18 for percy a wee bit low The way love used to be. One of the best songs I've ever known. 15 for me.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Hi David, 15….can’t argue with that. God’s Children alone probably does it for me. Mike🎸
@edwardmeade9439
Жыл бұрын
Strangers off of Lola is also one of my favorite tracks.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
I agree Edward, it’s a shame a lot more people haven’t heard Strangers because it is a clever and beautiful song. Lots of very good versions on KZitem. Great call Edward! Mike🎸
@55e9st
2 жыл бұрын
This was really good!
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Really pleased you liked it Andrew! It was good fun to do and I have other rankings in the pipeline. Many thanks for watching and commenting. Mike
@martinbench3657
2 жыл бұрын
Are there any bad albums , no Probably the best : Something Else My favourite : Muswell Hillbillies
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
I think you’re right Martin, no bad albums, and yes Muswell Hillbillies one of my favourites, very underrated. Mike
@lennon_9dream133
2 жыл бұрын
The Kinks are one of the few groups with a very extensive record catalog that does not have bad or mediocre albums, they are masterpieces, bordering on the masterpiece or very enjoyable albums. The Best : Lola Vs Powerman (1970) My Favourite : Preservation Act 2 (1974)
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
@@lennon_9dream133 Muswell Hillbillies being released as a 50th anniversary boxset on 9th September……can’t wait…..such a brilliant album!!
@andrewdouglas7174
2 жыл бұрын
I pretty much agree with your rankings. I know a lot of Kinks fans love the concept albums. Appreciate there are some good tracks on all of them but I have to say they're my least favourite. I think your top five are spot on. Muswell Hillbillies is probably my favourite album and I think I'd have schoolboy's in disgrace higher. Apart from that pretty much agree with your choices. By the way what Kink's tribute band are you in?
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, thanks for watching and commenting. Looks like we’re pretty much in tune regarding the Kinks. Some days Muswell can be my top album but most of the time Arthur and Village Green take too spots because so many great tracks. Schoolboys could be a little higher, I love Hardway, great live track. I’m in Kinked Alive! I’ve attached a couple of links below. kzitem.info/news/bejne/w2Z7zWpupXqIg6g kzitem.info/news/bejne/wnia2HaLiYmgpaQ Thanks Andrew, Mike
@andrewdouglas7174
2 жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman Mike watched the "Till the end of the day" video. Very good. Where do you gig?
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
@@andrewdouglas7174 Hi Andrew, thanks for watching our Kinks video. We are in Swanage, Dorset next Saturday. The best way is to like and follow our Facebook page which is; @KinkedAlive and all future gigs will be posted on there. Really hope to see you at a gig in the future please come and say hello. Where are you based? Mike
@daleschilling9855
2 жыл бұрын
Of the 24, which was the hardest to come by? Or which was the last to add to your collection?
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dale, great question(s). I’d say the hardest to track down was ‘Phobia’, their last album. It was released in 1993, so right in CD territory. I had to settle for a limited edition reissue. But the last I actually purchased was ‘Schoolboys in Disgrace’. Thanks for watching. Mike
@TheAnarchitek
Жыл бұрын
Nice video, I liked the soundtrack 01 Muswell Hillbillies 02 Face to Face 03 Lola versus Powerman 04 Misfits 05 Low Budget 06 Something Else 07 Village Green Preservation Society 08 Give the People What They Want 09 Word of Mouth 10 State of Confusion 11 Everybody's in Showbiz 12 Sleepwalker 13 Arthur 14 Soap Opera 15 Kinda Kinks 16 Schoolboys in Disgrace 17 Kinks 18 Preservation 1 19 The Kink Kontroversy 20 Percy 21 Think Visual 22 Preservation 2 23 UK Jive 24 Phobia I've been a Kinks fan from the beginning. Ray's quirky lyrics spoke my language, but not always ...
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Excellent ranking, thanks for showing. Muswell is definitely a worthy number 1, and Face to Face number 2. Misfits has certainly grown for me. I think Phobia needs a bit more love 😁. What a brilliant catalogue of albums. Thanks again for showing. Mike🎸
@TheAnarchitek
Жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman Ray Davies' songwriting is quirky, capable of subtlety and satire at the same time, but often repetitive. What's wrong with the early Kinks LPs is the same kind of wrongness in the later editions. Sometimes, the words don't work, sometimes the melody isn't intriguing, sometimes both. The Kinks blazed trails in iconographic music-making, but their individualism wasn't charismatic enough to sell songs the way the Beatles did. The last third of Side 4 of the White Album, is a good example, where we seriously discuss Revolution #9 as anything but a huge waste of vinyl, and accept Savoy Truffle and Goodbye as comparable to the majority of the rest of the album. Ray wrote alone, and if we judge him by the singles and great album tracks, he probably wrote as many "hits" as anyone, Lennon/McCartney or Jagger/Richards included. The list is impressive for its length and breadth, from proto-metal rock of All Day and All of the Night, Preservation, Everybody's a Star, and Give the People What They Want, to the pop sensibilities of Well Respected Man, Sunny Afternoon, Lola, Celluloid Heroes and Come Dancing. A Major League ballplayer only hits one out of three, if he's really good, so I guess we can give Ray a pass, for his "near-misses". I have all the Kinks songs I like on my iPod, in heavy rotation. It's always been great music, and there's never been "too much" of that.
@TheAnarchitek
Жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman I have 111 Kinks' tunes on my iPod, through Word of Mouth. I dunno about Phobia, I've had it for 30 years, it hasn't resonated yet. Same with the Stones, after Tattoo You, not their best by years. I have the newer LPs, but don't listen to 'em.
@tomcarl8021
Жыл бұрын
I used to drink in a bar in Greenwich Village with a great jukebox. Lots of great Kinks selections. If I found myself drinking early in the evening when the bar was quiet, chances are the songs I would choose would be off Arthur or Village Green. More mellow. The later I would stay, and drunker I got, I'd inevitably choose the hard rocking Arista period. So, rating their albums for me is impossible. It all comes down my own state of mind at any given moment with them.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Tom, I’m so with you! You’re right, if your feeling reflective and chilled then Arthur and Village Green are perfect because you can really study them and think about them. Some epic songs. But if you want to rock, and sing along with some great hooks then Arista does it…….Do it Again, Superman, Give the People etc. etc. I had a stab at ranking but it is hard. Thanks for commenting and giving your thoughts Tom. Mike🎸
@lervish1966
8 ай бұрын
1. Lola 2. Arthur 3. Village Green 4. Something else 5. Everybody's in showbiz 6. Muswell Hillbillys
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
8 ай бұрын
Great list. Lola has definitely grown for me over the years. Thanks for doing your list. Mike
@markc5771
2 жыл бұрын
Everybody's in Showbiz gets slammed a lot. It's actually my go to album simply for the first track. I think that's one of their best numbers.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, I guess you’ve seen that it’s getting a re-release in a boxset with Muswell Hillbillies on 9th Sept, can’t wait for that. It’s a good opener for sure, have you seen this KZitem.be/N9e4oREN2lo Thanks for watching. Mike
@markc5771
2 жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman Yes I'm pretty excited for it.
@MrHobo71
Жыл бұрын
my top five in no particular order: Lola, Arthur, something else, muswell, and village green
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
That’s a fantastic top 5! The only one there that I blow hit and cold on is Lola, although it has some classic moments on it eg Strangers, Lola, Apeman etc. thanks for sharing your top 5. Mike
@MrHobo71
Жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman rats is a heavy rocking song
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
@@MrHobo71 sure is 👍
@williamr3840
Жыл бұрын
1. Something Else. :0)
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant album, I agree! The home of Waterloo Sunset, Two Sisters, David Watts, Death of a Clown and many others. One of my personal favourites, apart from of course Waterloo Sunset, is DD’s Love Me Till The Sun Shines. So many great Kinks tracks on this album. Thanks William. Mike
@williamr3840
Жыл бұрын
@@tas6313 Where can I hear the outakes? :0)
@barnabyhughes5643
Жыл бұрын
You can't rate the Kinks albums, They are all genius.....Have a go at Radiohead instead!!!!!!!
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Hi Barnaby, The Kinks album are different degrees of great for me. I couldn’t rank Radiohead as I couldn’t stay awake long enough, mind you Coldplay would be worse! Mike
@MrHobo71
Жыл бұрын
preservation act one is ranked way too low
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
I need to listen to the theatrical period again. It’s probably the batch of records I’ve played and studied the least. Thanks Mike
@lancep4164
Жыл бұрын
Never understood why people love VGPS so much. It never got to me. I’ll give it another listen.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Stick with it Lance, because I truly remember feeling the same as you, and then it clicked. I genuinely feel it’s a classic album now. Stand out tracks for me are Big Sky, Walter, Johnny Thunder just so many great tracks. Have another good listen. Mike
@MrHobo71
Жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman big sky my favorite on the album, one of my favorite of all kinks songs
@robotubetwob
Жыл бұрын
Am I crazy, or does Ray's voice resemble Jerry Garcia's?
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Hi Ron, I'm probably not qualified to answer that, as I'm not enough of a Deadhead. But you could well be right and you're probably more qualified than me to answer it if you're a Kinky and a Deadhead. Mike
@ailurophile17
Жыл бұрын
As a HUGE Kinks fan, I totally agree with John Mendelsohn's assessment that with the possible exception of "Muswell HIllbillies," ALL their post-1970 albums are garbage. Similarly, most of their early albums on Reprise in the States and Pye in England are rather slapdash affairs with a few great songs surrounded by the typical R&B covers of the day and don't really work as "albums." That being said, what we're left with are two of the greatest albums of the 60's, "Face to Face" and "TKATVGPS." "Something Else" is a fine record but apart from the always lovely "Waterloo Sunset," I think that record is overrated by a lot of Kinks kognoscenti and certainly doesn't have as many great tunes as "Face to Face" ("Fancy," "Too Much On My Mind," "Rainy Day in June," "Dandy," "I'll Remember," AND "Sunny Afternoon"). So I'll consider both "FTF" and "TKATVGPS" tied at #1 and then "Something Else" and then "Arthur." I don't know if the "KInks Kronikles" counts since it's a "greatest hits" album of sorts, but that definitely rates ahead of "Something Else" as does "The Great Lost Kinks Album." And if anyone seeing this hasn't read Ray's "X-Ray," they should go out and purchase a copy immediately since it's no doubt the greatest autobiography of a rock star ever written 'Nuff said!
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Wow Paul, that’s brutal……..you’ve written off 16 Kinks studio albums as garbage! ……and all the early ones! I pity the poor bands you’re not a HUGE fan of! 😁 seriously though, have you given the six Arista albums a good listen? Sit down with a nice cup of tea (or something stronger), and give ‘Misfits’ a good listen, I think it’s a warmly produced album with good songs. Or if your in a heavier rock mood have a good listen to ‘Give The People What They Want’. Staying with the Arista albums ‘Sleepwalker’ has some exceptional songs ‘Brother’, ‘Live Goes On’ et al. Thanks for commenting Paul, it’s good to debate Kinks albums. Mike
@ailurophile17
Жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman Guten Tag VP: Well, I still consider myself a fan of both the Who and the Rolling Stones although I don't think either made anything worth hearing after the mid-70's at the latest. I mean who needed either when there was the Jam and Dr. Feelgood? But it's not as if I summarily rejected all of those 16 albums without listening to them first. To be honest, I don't even care much for "Lola vs. Whatever..." either and "Muswell Hillbillies" is about as far as I can indulge Ray in his "tea and crumpets" lamentations. There are certainly 5-6 tunes from the 16 records that I don't particularly mind hearing, but I couldn't imagine ever waking up in the morning and thinking, "Man, I GOTTA hear "Sleepwalkers" like I sometimes do with "Face to Face." Again, I have to reference John Mendelsohn's "take" on the Kinks as being exactly my own. Hey, I hate Led Zeppelin too, and John's prescient review of their first album pretty much qualified my feelings about their entire career. I think there are two kinds of Kinks konnisewers: Those who first fell in love with "You Really Got Me" and were there from the get go, all the way through "Arthur" and "Percy" and purchased British singles just for the B-sides that never made it to any American albums. THEN, there were those whose first Kinks experience was probably "Lola" and then followed them around through all the live shows of the 70's when Ray was flouncing around in feather boas and Mick Avory and Pete Quaife had already left. Ray's literary ambitions, like Pete Townshend's didn't necessarily translate into either great music or great albums and now I think I'll go and listen to "Creeping Jean."
@davidbowman4259
Жыл бұрын
@@ailurophile17 Well, we agree on Led Zeppelin. Bloated, bombastic, precious, overwrought, pretentious. Can't stand them.
@ailurophile17
Жыл бұрын
@@davidbowman4259 Yeah, they're the very apotheosis of what I HATED about the 70's! And let's not forget their (what a friend of mine calls) "thieving magpie-ry" for giving themselves credit for tunes composed by more deserving artists. The most obvious would be their stealing the fantastic Small Faces' version of "You Need Love," but both Spirit and Jake Holmes should have gotten the credit (and $$) they deserve as well.
@davidbowman4259
Жыл бұрын
@@ailurophile17 Exactly.
@lancep4164
2 жыл бұрын
Never understood the love for Village Green. I love Picture Book and the title track is nice, but other than that nothing grabs me. I think Something Else has much better songs. Maybe I haven’t given it enough of a chance. I’ll give it another listen.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lance, to be honest I was the same. At first couldn’t see what iconic status of album was about. It then got me, and I now genuinely think it’s a masterpiece. It’s certainly not an instant. But I would really urge you to sit down, make a cup of tea (that’s essential) and keep listening. My favs are Big Sky, Johnny Thunder, Last of Steam Powered but there are now no weak tracks for me. Do you like the follow up Arthur? Thanks for watching Lance. Mike
@lancep4164
2 жыл бұрын
@@pc31thevinylpoliceman My favorites are Lola, Something Else, Sleepwalker, Misfits, Low Budget. Actually, if I had to pick one album to bring to a desert island it would be the Kink Kronikles . I like Arthur but haven’t heard it in a while. I’ll give that a listen.
@reactivearmour5126
2 жыл бұрын
Village Green and Arthur have great songs on them but the production on both seems amateurish. Top three for me are Word if Mouth, Lola and the best, Phobia. Bottom three for me are Preservation I and II with Schoolboys being the worst. Thank you for the positive review of Phobia, one of my top ten of all time from anyone. If Babies and Don’t are removed it is perfect and powerful.
@lennon_9dream133
2 жыл бұрын
@@reactivearmour5126 You have said everything backwards and it would have been better as a great listener
@MrJeepsters
Жыл бұрын
Pour moi c' est : SOMETHING ELSE (niveau d' écriture que les beatles et les stones n' ont jamais atteint) FACE TO FACE (idem) ARTHUR (le plus méconnu).
@johnnybsteelriff
Жыл бұрын
Your rankings roughly correspond to mine but I have fairly strong distaste for the Kinks stadium rock period. I know it put a lot of bread into the bank account which they deserved but the production is too glossy the music too faceless and the concepts in the songs are too wide. Ray is at his best when writing about the kitchen sink or a mythical England that really, in all probability, never existed
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
Hi Johnny, I like the Arista Arena Rock albums, but I also understand and agree with your comments. I also think Ray was/is at his best when writing the kitchen sink dramas. Hey Johnny have another listen to ‘Misfits’ because I find it a warm production and strong songs. Great comments, thank you. Mike
@andrewdouglas7174
4 ай бұрын
Has anybody told you that you look a bit like Sean Bean?
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
4 ай бұрын
Naaaa, more like a Heinz Baked Bean! 😂😂 But seriously, happy with that comparison, I’ve been called a lot worse Andrew 😂 Mike
@andrewdouglas7174
4 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it. Really liked your video. I'm a massive Kinks fan. What tribute band to you play in?
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
4 ай бұрын
I play in Kinked Alive! Really good fun playing all those great songs. Mike
@spinynorman8217
Жыл бұрын
I have always thought Schoolboys had great cover artwork so it just shows how little l know !
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
Жыл бұрын
As they say ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder’ Norman. So who says your wrong? 😂 Mike🎸
@MrHobo71
Жыл бұрын
uk jive and think visual are nowhere near as good as any of the seventies stuff
@andersnordqvist9250
7 ай бұрын
You cant have listen very well to those records. The kinks havent made any bad mucic .Most of the mucic they dlid was better tha n any other bands all iagree on is dancing in the street.
@pc31thevinylpoliceman
7 ай бұрын
I’ve listened to quite a lot thank you as I’m lead singer in a Kinks tribute that has a 4 hour repertoire. So I guess I must have listened at some point!
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