| | Kinks Ultimate Collection CD - Import Kinks Discography of CDs
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Although generally not as highly regarded by the critics as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, or the Who, the Kinks may well have influenced far more musicians. The three-chord sledgehammer proto-metal burst of teenage lust called "You Really Got Me," the Kinks' third single and first hit, touched off a garage band explosion, which in turn influenced the rise of punk a decade later. Blessed with an astute songwriter in Ray Davies, the Kinks followed the template of "You Really Got Me" for a couple years, racking up hits with "All Day and All of the Night," "Tired of Waiting for You," and "Till the End of the Day." But Davies had more than one card in his pocket, and he blossomed into a sharp social satirist ("Dedicated Follower of Fashion"). By the time the album The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society was released in 1968, Davies had become a master of elegiac studies in English suburbia. The gender-bending "Lola" was a big hit in 1970 and the Kinks entered the video era in 1983 with "Come Dancing" and its memorable video. The Ultimate Collection spans the group's career in two discs, including the hits, B-sides, and key album tracks. ~ Steve Leggett
Arguably the finest and most expansive Kinks collection on the market! The first disc of this double-disc begins with their third single and first No. 1, the insistent 'You Really Got Me', then races through the glory years with the absurdly infectious likes of 'Sunny Afternoon', 'Waterloo Sunset', 'Lola' and 'Apeman'. Dave's two hits are included, too, and the disc ends with 'Come Dancing' and other selections from The Kinks' early-80s comeback. Disc Two includes songs that were hits for others ('David Watts' and 'Stop Your Sobbing'), various B-sides and other rarities, including 'God's Children', from the soundtrack of Percy, a movie about a fellow seeking the original owner of his recently transplanted penis. The Ultimate Collection is an excellent addition to the Kinks's cannon. 44 tracks in all spread over two discs. Sanctuary. 2007 Ultimate Collection Music | List Price | $20.99 (You save $1.30) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs | | Label | Sanctuary | | All Time Sales Rank |  10234  | | CD Universe Part number | 3444438 | | Catalog number | 109 | | Discs | 2 | | Release Date | Jun 05, 2007 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Recording Time | 141 minutes | | Additional Info | Thailand |
Kinks Ultimate Collection Songs Ultimate Collection Music Review Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars)   Needs more tracks from the 80s
While it is only missing one hit from the 60s and 70s ("Destroyer"), this collection is light on the 80s hits. The handful that are here certainly are the strongest, but it would've been nice if they had included the following tracks: "State Of Confusion", "Rock & Roll Cities", "Working At The Factory", "Lost And Found", "The Road", "Catch Me Now, I'm Falling", and "Father Christmas".
Submitted by Galley (Greenville, SC, USA)
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Definitely the Ultimate Collection
This is definitely the Kinks collection to get. It's the most comprehensive collection yet, with all of their early and later hits, including You Really Got Me, All Day And All Of The Night, Tired Of Waiting, Sunny Afternoon, Waterloo Sunset (in stereo), Days, Stop Your Sobbing (in stereo), A Well Respected Man, Come Dancing, Better Things, Celluloid Heroes, and much more (a total of 44 songs). And the songs have never sounded better, especially the remastered selections from the 60s (including Lola in stereo). My only regret is that they left off Catch Me Now I'm Falling. Even so, this is the best collection out there. You won't regret buying it.
Submitted by a reviewer (Maple Glen, PA) 
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this is a superb compilation, and a very good price also, would highly recommend, espec. for anyone who does not have Kinks cds, or for the younger folks who may have not heard much of this lovely band....say hi to Lola!
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This cd has all the kinks best stuff. A great cd for the hardcore fan or casual listner.
Submitted by zekester (Connecticut)
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Iam very pleased with this CD.Would buy again.Super fast shipping.
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