Name: Sleepwalker
Brand: The Kinks

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

2738386

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Download code: No

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2010-07-19

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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Total Cap

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

The Kinks

Genre GB

Classic

Label GB

<p>The Kinks are an English rock band formed in Muswell Hill, North London, in 1963. The band was founded by brothers Ray and Dave Davies, along with Pete Quaife and Mick Avory. Throughout their career, The Kinks have explored various styles of rock music. In 2018, Ray Davies announced that the band had reformed for a new studio album and potential live performances. The Kinks were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.</p>

'sleepwalker' is the album in which ray's theme is to compare life to a nightmare (title track, 'sleepless night', 'full moon'), just as for misfits the main theme is coping with life's simple problems, and for 'low budget' it the more general problem of city survival. the mood that prevails on this album is dark and moody, 'sleepwalker' is totally enjoyable. indeed, it's a far more sincere and moving statement than something like 'soap opera'. all the more convincing is the fact that it opens with 'life on the road' - a romantic, upbeat rocker where ray announces that 'i'm livin' the life that i chose, livin' my life on the road'. that is, the boys are back on the road again... welcome back! this re-issue is complemented with some great unreleased material including a b-side that would otherwise be completely lost. the song in question, 'prince of the punks', not only boasts an energetic melody, but also features a magnificent set of lyrics dealing with the punk 'revolution'.

Sleepwalker

Music GB