The Kinks: Are the Village Green Preservation Society 12″ (new)

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Somewhat overlooked upon its release in November 1968,The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Societyis now seen as one of the best British albums ever recorded. Created in difficult circumstances by a band who refused to follow fashion, it’s an album of timeless, perfectly crafted songs about growing up and growing old, and the decline of national culture and traditional ways. Enduring and unsurpassed, with its wit, sadness, quiet anger, regret and charm, it’s generally considered the high point ofThe Kinks’outstanding career andRay Davies’masterpiece.A calm, nostalgic record which feels like a sweet, hazy dream but with endless layers of musical and lyrical innovation, its defiantly British sensibilities became the foundation of generations of British guitar pop. Celebrating its50th anniversaryin 2018,The Kinkspresent special editions of their 1968 landmark including thisstereo remaster of the original album, from original tape high definition transfers. The180g vinylpressing is housed in a gatefold sleeve and features an insert with notes, band quotes andVillage Greenera photos.