Face To Face - The Kinks

The Kinks, throughout their career, were either starting trends or ignoring trends, never following them! They were in 1964, 1965 and into 1966 an extremely successful British Invasion band, playing heavier than anyone before them with songs such as You Really Got Me, All Day and All of the Night and Till the End of the Day. Their first album was a typical one of the time, mixing some original material with 50s covers. Their second album was similar, but with more original material, with which Ray did not feel very comfortable. He felt tied to those for whom he worked. Their third album retained the original sound, but was the start of a turning point, with ...  Read the complete review

This review was written by my boyfriend. It's on the short side somewhat, so is not a full in-dpeth description. But since there are no other reviews around yet, you may find it helpful: The first great record of the Kinks golden age. From '66 thru '71, the Kinks catalogue was as good as anybody's. This record, not unlike "Rubber Soul" by the Beatles, marked the beginning of a more mature and artistically satisfying period for the band. The signs of something better beginning were already there on singles like "A Well Respected Man", "Dedicated Follower of Fashion" and "See My Friends". Though not a concept ...  Read the complete review