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This album, The Kinks, marked the musical world entry of a band that would become a benchmark. Released in 1964, this debut work captured the raw energy of the rock and roll of the era, presenting a direct and unadorned sound. Curiously, in the United States it was known by a different title, You Really Got Me, and with a modified song selection, omitting three tracks from the original list. Most of these compositions bear the signature of Ray Davies, who demonstrated from the outset his ability to translate ideas into lyrics and melodies.

Year
1964
Songs
14
Duration
31 min 3 seg
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14 song|s

Song list

# Title Available ⏱
01

You Really Got Me

 00

Beautiful Delilah

Intermediate

2:09 00

So Mystifying

Easy

2:54 00

Just Can’t Go to Sleep

Easy

2:00 00

Long Tall Shorty

Intermediate

2:51 00

I Took My Baby Home

Intermediate

1:49 00

I’m a Lover Not a Fighter

Easy

2:05 00

Cadillac

Easy

2:46 00

Bald Headed Woman

Easy

2:43 00

Revenge

Easy

1:31 00

Too Much Monkey Business

Intermediate

2:17 00

I’ve Been Driving on Bald Mountain

Intermediate

2:06 00

Stop Your Sobbing

Easy

2:08 00

Got Love If You Want It

Intermediate

3:44

About the album

Kinks, according to DoReSol

Exploring the content of this album, we find pieces that resonated strongly. The EP Kinksize Session contributed four tracks to this release, including the powerful You Really Got Me, which became a sonic reference point. Other songs like Beautiful Delilah or So Mystifying show the variety and drive that characterized the band in its early days. Over time, this material has not lost its relevance, and has been reissued on several occasions, such as in 1998 under the Castle Records label and later in 2004 with Sanctuary Records, adding additional material for listeners.

The original recording of this album took place in the United Kingdom, and its initial release was through Pye Records. Over the years, the way this album has reached listeners' hands has evolved, with different editions seeking to offer a more complete experience. The essence of what The Kinks proposed in 1964 remains present, a testament to their initial impact on the rock scene.