The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society

The Kinks

The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society

RELEASED: November 22, 1968
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. The Village Green Preservation Society 2:50 2. Do You Remember Walter? 2:27 3. Picture Book 2:39 4. Johnny Thunder 2:32 5. Last of the Steam‐Powered Trains 4:13 6. Big Sky 2:53 7. Sitting by the Riverside 2:24 8. Animal Farm 3:01 9. Village Green 2:11 10. Starstruck 2:22 11. Phenomenal Cat 2:39 12. All of My Friends Were There 2:25 13. Wicked Annabella 2:44 14. Monica 2:17 15. People Take Pictures of Each Other 2:11
The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society is a concept album by The Kinks, released in 1968, that reflects nostalgia for English rural life and critiques modern society. The album features a blend of rock, pop, and traditional British music, showcasing Ray Davies' keen songwriting and storytelling abilities. It has been hailed as one of the greatest albums of all time, influencing countless artists and contributing to the genre of British rock.