The Kinks - Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire 2xLP Vinyl Record
The hugely well-respected and historically important Kinks seventh studio album "Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire" was released on 10th October 1969, and celebrated it's 50th anniversary in 2019. Released in celebration its 50 years, this edition includes singles and BBC mixes. Rock musical in style and one of the most effective concept albums in rock history, the album was constructed by The Kinks' frontman Ray Davies as the soundtrack to a subsequently cancelled Granada Television play.
"Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire" received almost unanimous acclaim upon its release for brilliant songwriting and musicianship. From the rousing ode to Britain's glorious past ("Victoria") to its less-than-glamorous present (that being the late '60s), Davies portrays a life of cautiously reduced expectations. Arthur once dreamed of owning his own business but has settled for a car and an indoor bathroom ("Shangri-La"). One of his sons spends his time complaining about the system ("Brainwashed"), the other dreams of moving to a new land of opportunity ("Australia"), and when they get together for Sunday dinner there's simply "Nothing to Say." The Kinks at their mighty and surprisingly tender best.
Pressed on Classic Black Vinyl.
TRACKLISTING
Side A:
Victoria
Yes Sir, No Sir
Some Mother's Son
Drivin’
Brainwashed
Australia
Side B:
Shangri-La
Mr. Churchill Says
She's Bought A Hat Like Princess Marina
Young And Innocent Days
Nothing To Say
Arthur
Side C:
Plastic Man
King Kong
Lincoln County
There Is No Life Without Love
Hold My Hand
Creeping Jean
Side D:
Mindless Child Of Motherhood
This Man He Weeps Tonight
Groovy Movies
Victoria BBC Mix
Mr. Churchill Says BBC Mix
Arthur BBC Mix
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