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The Kinks - The Kink Kronikles

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The Kink Kronikles is a 1972 double album compiling significant material from The Kinks’ Reprise Records period. It features a broad selection of singles and tracks primarily from the late 1960s offering a comprehensive overview of their work during this influential era. This collection provides a valuable resource for fans interested in exploring the band's evolution and catalog, particularly those focused on their rock music output.

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Which period of the Kinks does The Kink Kronikles cover?

The compilation concentrates on recordings from 1966 through 1971, including the band's late Reprise Records period in the United States. It connects material from Face to Face, Something Else, Village Green, Arthur, Lola, and Percy.

Does The Kink Kronikles include both 'Waterloo Sunset' and 'Lola'?

Yes. Its 28 tracks include 'Waterloo Sunset,' 'Sunny Afternoon,' 'The Village Green Preservation Society,' 'Lola,' and 'Apeman,' alongside B-sides and less familiar songs.

Why was The Kink Kronikles important for American listeners?

Reprise designed the 1972 double album for the American market after the Kinks moved to RCA Records. Five tracks, including 'Berkeley Mews' and 'This Is Where I Belong,' made their US debut on the collection.

Who selected and annotated The Kink Kronikles?

Rock critic John Mendelsohn compiled the album and wrote its extensive liner notes. His sequencing helped present Ray Davies's late-1960s singles, album tracks, and rarities as a coherent body of work.

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