Kinda Kinks

Universal Music Catalogue is proud to announce the release of Kinda Kinks; the second studio album by English band The Kinks, originally released in 1965. This 2-CD expanded edition comes with deluxe packaging containing Mono and Stereo mixes as well as unreleased material, alternative versions, BBC sessions, all re-mastered from original tapes by well-known Kinks archivist Andrew Sandoval. The booklet was designed by award winning art director Phil Smee, comes packed with rare and unreleased images from the era.KINDA KINKS, is a continuation of its predecessor and was recorded immediately after the return of the group from an Asian tour, On the previous album, however, the band had used covers to fill the spaces between the Ray Davies originals, while here the tracks are almost all penned by Davies (with the exception of their version of "Dancing In The Street"). Davies' lovelorn songs had yet to fully flower into elegies for disappearing lifestyles and values. But his wistful melodicism can be heard in tunes such as "Something Better Beginning," "Don't Ever Change," and "So Long," which mingle nicely with the pop propulsion of "Tired of Waiting." With the focus so squarely on the singing songwriter, it's almost easy to forget how powerful the rest of the ensemble were a tight little rock & roll band of the highest order.The Kinks are widely recognized as one of the most important and influential rock acts of all time. This album showcases their wide range of influences from genres, including rhythm and blues, British music hall, folk, and country. The band’s original line-up included founders Ray Davies (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and Dave Davies (lead guitar, vocals), along with Pete Quaife (bass guitar, vocals) and Mick Avory (drums and percussion).The release forms part of an ongoing series of deluxe edition reissues for their essential classic and highly collectable catalogue. Key Marketing:The band are undertaking promotional activities to support the reissue of these titles. Ray Davies is also curating this year’s Meltdown festival in June.Features and reviews lined up in key music press, newspapers and other publications including NME, Mojo, Uncut, Q and the Independent on Sunday amongst others. Radio 2's Radcliffe & Maconie show discuss the re-issue of the Kinks' first three albums and play key tracks during the broadcast on 8th March. Communication with fans has been building anticipation and excitement around the releases via the Kinks Facebook page (which was recently launched as already has 250k fans). A new website will also be launched before release which will include background, unseen videos, quotes and idents from the band and artists influenced by them. The advertising campaign covers online, press and radio and includes adverting in Mojo and Record Collector, as well as an extensive campaign with Planet Rock and Facebook.

Disc 1
1: Look for Me Baby
2: Got My Feet On the Ground
3: Nothin' in the World Can Stop Me Worryin' 'Bout That Girl
4: Naggin' Woman
5: Wonder Where My Baby Is Tonight
6: Tired of Waiting for You
7: Dancing in the Street
8: Don't Ever Change
9: Come On Now
10: So Long
11: You Shouldn't Be Sad
12: Something Better Beginning

Disc 2
1: Everybody's Gonna Be Happy
2: Who'll Be the Next in Line
3: Set Me Free
4: I Need You
5: See My Friends
6: Never Met a Girl Like You Before
7: A Well Respected Man
8: Such a Shame
9: Wait Till the Summer Comes Along
10: Don't You Fret
11: I Go to Sleep
12: When I See That Girl of Mine
13: Tell Me Now So I'll Know
14: A Little Bit of Sunlight
15: There's a New World Just Opening for Me
16: This I Know
17: See My Friends (Alternative Take)
18: Come On Now (Alternative Vocal)
19: You Shouldn't Be Sad
20: Tired of Waiting for You
21: Everybody's Gonna Be Happy
22: Hide and Seek

Number of Discs: 2

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