The Kinks

garage rock, hard rock, power pop, proto-punk, rock music, rock opera

United Kingdom Est. 1964 Disbanded 1996

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Sound in a sentence: "Driven by gritty guitar riffs and steady rhythms, The Kinks create an urgent atmosphere filled with tension and release that compels movement."

The Kinks are a cornerstone of rock music, reshaping the landscape with their biting social commentary and vivid storytelling. Their ability to weave everyday experiences into their songs resonated deeply with listeners, fostering a sense of connection that transcended musical boundaries and laid the groundwork for countless artists who followed in their footsteps. Utilizing an innovative mix of raw energy and sharp wit, The Kinks approached songwriting with both a rebellious spirit and a keen eye for detail. They harnessed the urgency of garage rock while incorporating elements of melody and narrative sophistication that gave their sound a distinctive edge. This willingness to experiment with form and content invited audiences into a world that felt both familiar and refreshingly new. Lyrically, The Kinks often delve into themes of class struggle, love, and the absurdities of modern life, all delivered through a lens that balances irony with sincerity. Their storytelling approach combines observational humor with poignant reflections, creating scenes that feel intimate yet universal. The tone can shift between playful and contemplative, offering listeners a multifaceted perspective on the human experience.

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Discography

Albums ()

The Essential Kinks

Waterloo Sunset: The Very Best of The Kinks & Ray Davies

Kinks Kollekted

Picture Book

Greatest Hits 1970–1986

The Ultimate Collection

BBC Sessions: 1964–1977

BBC Sessions 1964-1977

The Singles Collection

Phobia

Lost & Found (1986–89)

UK Jive

Live: The Road

The Kinks Are Well Respected Men

Think Visual

Come Dancing with The Kinks

Word of Mouth

State of Confusion

Give the People What They Want

One for the Road

Low Budget

20 Golden Greats

Misfits

Sleepwalker

The Kinks' Greatest – Celluloid Heroes

Schoolboys in Disgrace

Soap Opera

Preservation Act 2

Preservation Act 1

The Great Lost Kinks Album

Everybody's in Show-Biz

The Kink Kronikles

Kinks Greatest Hits

Muswell Hillbillies

Percy

Golden Hour of The Kinks

Lola

Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One

The Kinks aka The Black Album

To the Bone

Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)

The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society

Sunny Afternoon

Something Else by The Kinks

Live at Kelvin Hall

Face to Face

Greatest Hits!

Well Respected Kinks

The Kink Kontroversy

Kinks-Size

Kinda Kinks

Kinkdom

Kinks

EPs ()

Kinks

Dedicated Kinks

Kwyet Kinks

Kinksize Hits

Kinksize Session

Singles ()

Rock 'n' Roll Cities

Summer's Gone

Good Day

State of Confusion

Don't Forget to Dance

Come Dancing

Better Things

Destroyer

Catch Me Now I'm Falling

Father Christmas

Juke Box Music

I'm in Disgrace

You Can't Stop the Music

Money Talks