97. The Kinks | Something Else by the Kinks (1967)

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Wikipedia Entry

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1. David Watts
2. Death of a Clown
3. Two Sisters
4. No Return
5. Harry Rag
6. Tin Soldier Man
7. Situation Vacant
8. Love Me Till the Sun Shines
9. Lazy Old Sun
10. Afternoon Tea
11. Funny Face
12. End of the Season
13. Waterloo Sunset

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Something Else by the Kinks is a focused album. The songs are heavy pop songs. Moreover, there is an "English" sound to this kind of rock and roll, but I'll be damned if I can define what "English" means here. Certainly, the song titles suggest this "English" sound may exist. Most British bands pay homage to their American blues roots in their songs titles and choice of songs. That's a lot less so with this album.

Most of the songs are efficiently stay on point rather than wander or meander. There are no frills with either the music or the lyrics. What is played is what is necessary. That's all.

This album filled with lots of excellent songs. The stand out songs are David Watts, Death of a Clown, Harry Rag, Tin Soldier Man, Love Me Till the Sun Shines, Afternoon Tea and Waterloo Sunset.

★★★★★★★★★☆