Kinks, The - Preservation Act 1 [180G]

One of the most important and influential artists in rock history, The Kinks have been credited by many as the crucial '60s genesis for everything from heavy metal to garage punk to Britpop. 1973 concept album Preservation Act 1 is one of the band's most ambitious projects – a rock opera that uses the charming, small-town nostalgia of Village Green as a template to draw the entirety of society and how it works. Epic opener "Morning Song" sets the scene and mood for the record, followed by a classic sounding Dave Davies' riff, "Daylight," which echoes themes and sounds tones of one their most recognizable and highly acclaimed albums, The Village Green Preservation Society. Standout tracks are the endearingly lazy "Sitting in the Midday Sun" and the beautiful "Sweet Lady Genevieve" – both strong contenders for overlooked Ray Davies masterpieces. This release is a faithful reproduction of the original 1973 album, on heavyweight 180g vinyl. A must-have for any Kinks fan and its first vinyl re-press, apart from a limited edition 2008 US edition, since the original 1973 LP release.

Morning Song
Daylight
Sweet Lady Genevieve
There's a Change in the Weather
Where Are They Now?
One of the Survivors
Cricket
Money and Corruption / I Am Your Man
Here Comes Flash
Sitting in the Midday Sun
Demolition