Something Else by the Kinks

by The Kinks

Overview

Face to Face was a remarkable record, but its follow-up, Something Else, expands its accomplishments, offering 13 classic British pop songs. As Ray Davies' songwriting becomes more refined, he becomes more nostalgic and sentimental, retreating from the psychedelic and mod posturings that had dominated the rock world. Indeed, Something Else sounds like nothing else from 1967. The Kinks never rock very hard on the album, preferring acoustic ballads, music hall numbers, and tempered R&B to full-out guitar attacks. Part of the album's power lies in its calm music, since it provides an elegant support for Davies' character portraits and vignettes. From the martial stomp of "David Watts" to the lovely, shimmering "Waterloo Sunset," there's not a weak song on the record, and several -- such as the allegorical "Two Sisters," the Noel Coward-esque "End of the Season," the rolling "Lazy Old Sun," and the wry "Situation Vacant" -- are stunners. And just as impressive is the emergence of Dave Davies as a songwriter. His Dylanesque "Death of a Clown" and bluesy rocker "Love Me Till the Sun Shines" hold their own against Ray's masterpieces, and help make Something Else the endlessly fascinating album that it is. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	10/07/2022
Label:	Sanctuary
UPC:	4050538813074
Rank:	27173

Tracks

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

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Kinks   Primary Artist
Mick Avory   Drums,Percussion
John Beecham   Trombone
Ray Davies   Guitar,Vocals,Harmonica,Keyboards,Guitar (Rhythm),Vocals (Background)
Nicky Hopkins   Keyboards
Rasa Davies   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Dave Davies   Guitar,Vocals,Harmonica,Keyboards,Lead Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Peter Quaife   Bass,Guitar (Bass),Vocals (Background)
Nick Hopkins   Piano

Technical Credits

Ray Davies   Producer,Composer,Lyricist
Shel Talmy   Producer
Andrew Sandoval   Remixing
Bernie Andrews   Producer
The Kinks   Composer
David Whitaker   Arranger,String Arrangements
"Spider" John Koerner   Composer
Dave Davies   Composer
Bill Bebb   Producer
Mario Hallhuber   Photography
Bev Phillips   Producer
John Koerner   Composer