Something Else [Deluxe Edition]

by The Kinks

Overview

Face to Face was a remarkable record, but its follow-up, Something Else by the Kinks, expands its accomplishments, offering 13 classic British pop songs. As Ray Davies' songwriting becomes more refined, he becomes more nostalgic and sentimental, retreating from the psychedelic and mod posturings that had dominated the rock world. Indeed, Something Else sounds like nothing else from 1967. The Kinks never rock very hard on the album, preferring acoustic ballads, music hall numbers, and tempered R&B to full-out guitar attacks. Part of the album's power lies in its calm music, since it provides an elegant support for Davies' character portraits and vignettes. From the martial stomp of "David Watts" to the lovely, shimmering "Waterloo Sunset," there's not a weak song on the record, and several -- such as the allegorical "Two Sisters," the Noel Coward-esque "End of the Season," the rolling "Lazy Old Sun," and the wry "Situation Vacant" -- are stunners. And just as impressive is the emergence of Dave Davies as a songwriter. His Dylanesque "Death of a Clown" and bluesy rocker "Love Me Till the Sun Shines" hold their own against Ray's masterpieces, and help make Something Else the endlessly fascinating album that it is. [Universal's 2011 double-disc deluxe edition of Something Else by the Kinks contains both the mono and stereo mixes of the classic album plus a wealth of bonus tracks: mono and stereo takes of non-LP singles, BBC sessions, and a host of alternate takes and international oddities, such as the Canadian mono mix and German stereo mix of "Afternoon Tea." Much of this material can be found elsewhere, but for hardcore Kinks kollektors this is a treasure trove.] ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	06/28/2011
Label:	Sanctuary / Sanctuary Records / Universal
UPC:	0602527321417

Tracks

Disc 1

1. David Watts
2. Death of a Clown
3. Two Sisters
4. No Return
5. Harry Rag
6. Tin Soldier Man
7. Situation Vacant
8. Love Me Till the Sun Shines
9. Lazy Old Sun
10. Afternoon Tea
11. Funny Face
12. End of the Season
13. Waterloo Sunset
14. Act Nice and Gentle
15. Mr. Pleasant
16. Susannah's Still Alive
17. Autumn Almanac
18. Harry Rag
19. David Watts
20. Afternoon Tea [Canadian Mono Mix]
21. Sunny Afternoon
22. Autumn Almanac
23. Mr. Pleasant
24. Susannah's Still Alive
25. David Watts
26. Love Me Till the Sun Shines
27. Death of a Clown
28. Good Luck Charm
29. Harry Rag
30. Little Woman [Backing Track]

Disc 2

31. David Watts
32. Death of a Clown
33. Two Sisters
34. No Return
35. Harry Rag
36. Tin Soldier Man
37. Situation Vacant
38. Love Me Till the Sun Shines
39. Lazy Old Sun
40. Afternoon Tea
41. Funny Face
42. End of the Season
43. Waterloo Sunset
44. Susannah's Still Alive
45. Autumn Almanac
46. Sand on My Shoes
47. Afternoon Tea
48. Mr. Pleasant
49. Lazy Old Sun [Alternative Vocal Version]
50. Funny Face [Alternative Stereo Version]
51. Afternoon Tea [German Stereo Mix]
52. Tin Soldier Man [Alternative Backing Track]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Kinks   Primary Artist
Mick Avory   Percussion,Drums
John Beecham   Trombone
Nick Hopkins   Piano
Ray Davies   Guitar,Vocals,Harmonica,Keyboards,Guitar (Rhythm),Vocals (Background)
Nicky Hopkins   Keyboards
Rasa Davies   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Dave Davies   Guitar,Vocals,Harmonica,Keyboards,Lead Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Peter Quaife   Bass,Guitar (Bass),Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Ray Davies   Producer,Composer,Lyricist
Shel Talmy   Producer
The Kinks   Composer
David Whitaker   Arranger,String Arrangements
Bev Phillips   Producer
John Koerner   Composer
"Spider" John Koerner   Composer
Dave Davies   Composer
Bill Bebb   Producer
Bernie Andrews   Producer
Mario Hallhuber   Photography
Andrew Sandoval   Remixing