The Kinks - Album by Album (song by song)

Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by mark winstanley, Apr 4, 2021.

  1. Wondergirl

    Wondergirl Forum Resident

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    Just curious...am I the only female on here discussing the Kinks? I might be.
    And what's that about?
     
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  2. Wondergirl

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    Is Wicked Annabella the only song on this album with only one vocalist?
     
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  3. Scottsol

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    How is it that you can never find a Dr. Kevorkian when you need one.
     
  4. Scottsol

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    Courtney, @markelis girlfriend chimes in on his posts.
     
  5. Wondergirl

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    OK, but she doesn't chime in on her own though.
    Which is fine.
    I don't understand why us chicks aren't better represented. But that's been a lifelong question for me. :D
     
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  6. Brian Kelly

    Brian Kelly 1964-73 rock's best decade

    Wicked Annabella
    After a bunch of great songs, this one is kind of just OK. Not bad (nothing on this album is) but it is certainly not with the elite songs on this great album.
    (3/5)
     
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  7. croquetlawns

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    You're almost the only female on the entire SH forum! :D
     
  8. Scottsol

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    Most of the female Kinks fans I'm familiar with take a less analytical approach than is being used here.
    On the other hand, most of the participants on Peregrine Falcon cam forums are women.
     
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  9. Rose River Bear

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    I like Wicked Anabella. The verse is partially in the not so typical Aeolian Mode. Gives it an unusual sound and mood.
    The bridge /chorus shifts keys. I like that rising chromatic melody.....gives it a cool edge. The rave up ending is neato as well.
    I often thought Entwistle got Fiddle About from this song.
    4/5
     
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  10. All Down The Line

    All Down The Line The Under Asst East Coast White Label Promo Man

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    If so he got the short change.
     
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  11. renderj

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    I love the drum intro to this track.

    The darkness and heaviness give a needed contrast to the more whimsical tracks. One of my favorite things on the album. One of Dave’s best vocals.
     
  12. rkt88

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    what have i missed?

    are not the kinks a gender fluidly all encompassing musical consortium! l o l a lola :)

    represent! it's all up to you :)
     
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  13. All Down The Line

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    That's fantastic that this other person's life you were interested in euthanized people, but sorry i missed the point you were making?
     
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  14. ajsmith

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    Well, except the very next song! ‘Under a lamplight, Monica stands at midnight’. It’s probably not a coincidence that these two are back to back near the close of the album to suggest the end of the day.
     
  15. ajsmith

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    I’ve always thought the line was ‘I’ve seen her face PUT towards mine’ which does more suggest sex or at least intimacy. As a lot of the 60s lyrics out there are best guesses, I’m not entirely convinced I’m wrong.
     
  16. ajsmith

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    @The Turning Year has been contributing to this thread too.
     
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  17. Scottsol

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    I was referring to my distress at the “bad” punny jokes.
     
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  18. Safeway 2

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    Wicked Annabella-Dave gets a turn at the mike in the dark soundscape of “Wicked Annabella.” This is one of the more exceptional vocals on the album; Dave manages to express both the fear and attraction of the town’s witch. Are the peaceful villagers capable of burning a witch? In a way it seems that the creepy rocker feels out of place with the rest of the album, but it should be. Dave's vocals do a great job playing up the song’s creepiness, about the local town witch. All the local kids are afraid of her and the local legends throughout the years. Musically maybe it’s different from the rest of the album, but thematically it fits in. Dave gets a lead vocal on a dirty track suited for him, down to the snappy drums.
     
  19. The Turning Year

    The Turning Year Lowering average scores since 2021

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    Thanks for the reminder...! I've lost my way again... :sigh: will have to do some catching up :D
     
  20. The Turning Year

    The Turning Year Lowering average scores since 2021

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    Are there many women on the forum as a whole? I've only come across 3 or 4 I think - was quite excited to see you on this thread!
     
  21. The Turning Year

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    Yikes you've almost finished another album... hadn't realised I'd got so far behind! I'm interested in this one as its often mentioned as being a 'great' album, yet its one I've never heard.
    Also, the title intrigues and repels me because of my job, which has brought me into closer contact than I even needed to have with real life 'village green preservation societies'...! (I do not need to hear any album they might make!) So I reckon this is the only time I'm likely to give it a go. Therefore, I'm looking forward to catching up on the whole thing this evening :)
     
  22. mark winstanley

    mark winstanley Certified dinosaur, who likes physical product Thread Starter

    I don't know, but we're happy to have you here
     
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  23. mark winstanley

    mark winstanley Certified dinosaur, who likes physical product Thread Starter

    Ha... I'm not sure off the top of my head, but it would be close to it, if not
     
  24. mark winstanley

    mark winstanley Certified dinosaur, who likes physical product Thread Starter

    It always struck me as leaning at least towards passion
     
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  25. All Down The Line

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    As long as you were the one awaiting the house call we are all good sir.
     
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