Kinks - Lola vs. The Powerman & The Money-Go-Round, PT. 1 CD

 INFECTIOUS!
Okay, I'll admit it. I never was much of a KINKS fan... There are the FM radio staples that I heard over the years but personally, their music as a whole never held my attention for very long. My biggest reason for buying this CD was to own the studio version of "Lola" (instead of the more popular "Live" version which is usually found on their various compilation albums). Finally getting the studio "Lola" had me believing that my interest in the KINKS ended there... Boy, was I wrong. With each listen of "Lola Versus Powerman And The Moneygoround - Part One" I find that this album really grows on you. Each song gets better and better every time I hear them and I now wonder how I could've gone so long without this great recording. After living with the CD for a while now, it gives me that odd feeling it's always been in my collection....it's truly that good! The studio "Lola" (a popular song from my youth) is still my best reason to buy this CD but the rest of the album contains many treasures as well. The biggest compliment I can give is that this CD stays in my player - which says a lot considering the music collection I have amassed over the years. Although there is no indication anywhere to be found that this album has been remastered, the sound quality is excellent. Also as a bonus, the lyrics and a short essay is included as well. So if you're looking for the studio version of "Lola", this the album it came from - but don't be surprised if you find yourself enjoying the rest of the album and becoming a KINKS fan in the process!!
Submitted by lovens2 (Jeffersonville, IN, USA) 
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 Amazing!
I've been a fan of the Kinks for a few years now, but until recently I'd only heard their early records. I came across Lola Versus Powerman & The Moneygoround last week at the local used record store, and I was blown away. Since then I've been listening to this record everyday. The more I listen to it, the more I love it. I've come to like the slower songs the most, but every song's great. Now, 'Lola...' has become one of my favorite Kinks records. (along with their 1971 album Muswell Hillbillies) I highly recommend this record. It's just too good to pass up.
Submitted by jason00454 (Cedar Falls, IA, USA) 
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 A Masterpiece - The Sanctuary Version Has Superior Sound
This is my favorite album by The Kinks. Every song is great on this album. The Sanctuary version has 3 bonus tracks and the sound quality is superior over the Reprise version. If you are a Kinks fan this is a must have. If you are new to the Kinks and want to pick up something by the band, this is the one to get.
Submitted by George (Massachusetts)
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