The Kink Kontroversy

by The Kinks

Overview

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 "Til 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." ~ Richie Unterberger

Product Details

Release Date:	10/07/2022
Label:	Sanctuary
UPC:	4050538813043
Rank:	48523

Tracks

1. Milk Cow Blues
2. Ring the Bells
3. Gotta Get the First Plane Home
4. When I See That Girl of Mine
5. I Am Free
6. Till the End of the Day [Mono Mix]
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

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Kinks   Primary Artist
Shel Talmy   Primary Artist,Guitar
Mick Avory   Drums,Percussion
Clem Cattini   Drums
Ray Davies   Piano,Vocals,Harmonica,Keyboards,Guitar (Rhythm)
Nicky Hopkins   Piano
Rasa Davies   Vocals (Background)
Dave Davies   Guitar,Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Peter Quaife   Guitar (Bass),Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Shel Talmy   Producer
Sleepy John Estes   Composer
The Kinks   Composer
Ray Davies   Composer
Dave Davies   Composer