KINKS - Arthur or The Decline And Fall Of The B.E. (50th Anniv VINYL 2LPs, 2019)
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KINKS - Arthur or The Decline And Fall Of The B.E. (50th Anniv VINYL 2LPs, 2019)
Review from another site: Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) extends the British-oriented themes of Village Green Preservation Society, telling the story of a London man's decision to move to Australia during the aftermath of World War II. It's a detailed and loving song cycle, capturing the minutiae of suburban life, the numbing effect of bureaucracy, and the horrors of war. On paper, Arthur sounds like a pretentious mess, but Ray Davies' lyrics and insights have rarely been so graceful or deftly executed, and the music is remarkable. An edgier and harder-rocking affair than Village Green, Arthur is as multi-layered musically as it is lyrically. "Shangri-La" evolves from English folk to hard rock, "Drivin'" has a lazy grace, "Young and Innocent Days" is a lovely, wistful ballad, "Some Mother's Son" is one of the most uncompromising antiwar songs ever recorded, while "Victoria" and "Arthur" rock with simple glee. The music makes the words cut deeper, and the songs never stray too far from the album's subject, making Arthur one of the most effective concept albums in rock history, as well as one of the best and most influential British pop records of its era.
This hugely well-respected and historically important Kinks seventh studio album celebrates its 50th anniversary on 2019. 'Rock musical' in style and one of the most effective concept albums in rock history, the album was constructed by Kinks' frontman Ray Davies as the soundtrack to a subsequently cancelled Granada Television play. The album receiving almost unanimous acclaim upon its release. Rolling Stone 1969 - "Arthur is a masterpiece on every level, Ray Davies' finest hour. The Kinks' supreme achievement and the best British album of 1969". Melody Maker 1969 - "Ray Davies' finest hour... beautifully British to the core". 
The 50th Anniversary edition was remastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearant Audio. It includes the original stereo album plus a second disc containing singles, BBC Mixes and Dave Davies Solo Tracks. It comes in Deluxe Gatefold Packaging, Heavyweight Vinyl, a Booklet With Sleeve Notes plus Band Interviews & Rare Images. 
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