Name: The Kink Kontroversy
Brand: The Kinks

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Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH

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2022-10-07

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405053881304

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2014-12-15

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2011-03-28

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The Kinks

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Classic

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.

BMG Rights Management, formerly known as Bertelsmann Music Group, is a global music conglomerate with a rich history in the industry. Originally formed in 1985 as a joint venture between Bertelsmann AG and RCA, BMG has since evolved into a powerhouse of music production and distribution.

In 1986, Bertelsmann acquired full ownership of RCA and Arista Records through the purchase of their joint venture's stock from General Electric. The following year, these labels were merged under the umbrella of Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG), solidifying its position as a major player in the music world.

In 2004, BMG joined forces with Sony Music to create Sony BMG Music Entertainment. However, in 2008, Bertelsmann sold its stake in the company, leading to the formation of BMG Rights Management. Today, BMG continues to thrive as a leading record label and distributor worldwide.

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universal music catalogue is proud to announce the release of 'the kink kontroversy'; the third album by the kinks, released in 1965. true to form, with all kink albums from 1965 to 1971, this release is a stunning creation. this 2-cd expanded edition comes with deluxe packaging containing mono and stereo mixes as well as unreleased material, alternative versions, bbc sessions and short interviews, all re-mastered from original tapes by well-known kinks archivist andrew sandoval. the booklet was designed by award winning art director phil smee, comes packed with rare and unreleased images from the era. this album is a transitional work, with elements of both the earlier kinks' styles (heavily blues-influenced songs such as 'milk cow blues,' and variations on the band's hits from 1964-65 such as 'till the end of the day') and early indications of the future direction of ray davies' songwriting styles ('the world keeps going round' and 'i'm on an island'). the album's title is a mocking reference to the notorious reputation the band had developed over the previous year, including onstage fights and concert riots in europe, which led to a ban on the group's concerts in the united states. 'the kink kontroversy' released in november 1965 on pye in the united kingdom, was really the last of the hard edged r&amp;b albums that the kinks produced, ultimately marking the end of dave davies' influence over the group, tipping the balance over in favour of brother ray. but with this lp the razor sharp guitar style of dave is still in place, nowhere more so than on the opening track, a thumping version of sleepy john estes' 'milk cow blues'. marvellously gritty and brutal, this is a fine opener with the brothers davies sharing vocal duties. one of the singles recorded during 1965, 'till the end of the day' has one of those dave davies thunder chords, which littered all the hits for the kinks during their early years, a marvellous song which delivers what you would expect it to effortlessly. the b-side can also be found on this lp, 'where have all the good times gone' is just fabulous, like with all the great kink albums, this reissue includes other memorable moments from the year of its initial release, and 1965 was a good year for the kinks, especially with the creation of cracking songs like 'sittin' on my sofa' and of course the tremendous 'dedicated follower of fashion'. the kinks are widely recognized as one of the most important and influential rock acts of all time. this album showcases their wide range of influences from genres, including rhythm and blues, british music hall, folk, and country. the band's original line-up included founders ray davies (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and dave davies (lead guitar, vocals), along with pete quaife (bass guitar, vocals) and mick avory (drums and percussion). the release forms part of an ongoing series of deluxe edition reissues for their essential classic and highly collectable catalogue.

The Kink Kontroversy

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