The Kink Kontroversy

The Kinks

The Kink Kontroversy

RELEASED: November 26, 1965
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Milk Cow Blues 3:43 2. Ring the Bells 2:19 3. Gotta Get the First Plane Home 1:47 4. When I See That Girl of Mine 2:10 5. I Am Free 2:28 6. Till the End of the Day 2:20 7. The World Keeps Going Round 2:35 8. I’m on an Island 2:15 9. Where Have All the Good Times Gone 2:51 10. It’s Too Late 2:31 11. What’s in Store for Me 2:04 12. You Can’t Win 2:40
The Kink Kontroversy is the third studio album by the English rock band The Kinks, released in 1965. This album marked a significant shift in the band's sound, incorporating elements of folk rock and character-driven storytelling in the songwriting. The lyrics, often reflecting British life and culture, showcased Ray Davies' evolving lyrical prowess. The album features notable tracks such as 'Where Have All the Good Times Gone' and 'Till the End of the Day,' which exhibit the band's signature blend of rock and social commentary. Over the years, it has been recognized as a precursor to the Britpop movement and is regarded as one of the band's essential works.