Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)
The Kinks
Favourite Tracks
- Australia
- Shangri-La
- Drivin’
André
An enjoyable album, one that is incredibly easy to consume. The vocal harmonies are a joy to listen to. Whilst nothing particularly stands out, I’ll definitely revisit Arthur for the pure pleasure.
Favourite tracks //
- Victoria
- Yes Sir No Sir
- Shangri-La
Fred
It’s a funny old album, Arthur. A good deal of the songs are beautiful in ways only Ray Davies can achieve, but the album’s scattered feel keeps it from being more than the sum of its parts. That’s a minor qualm, though. The lyrics and melodies are graceful and lovely, and the instrumentation supports them with aplomb. It’s all very Kinks-y, in that the main takeaway is ultimately, ‘Well, that sure was a pleasant listen!’ Sometimes that’s all you need.
Favourite tracks //
- Some Mother’s Son
- Australia
- Yes Sir No Sir
Andrew
Some interesting melodies and instruments choices, I especially appreciate the horns all over it, and the harmonies are really nice in some tracks.
Favourite tracks //
- Australia
- Shangri-La
- Drivin’
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