One for the Road (Hybr) [Hybrid SACD - DSD]

The Kinks | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 7, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Hybrid SACD - DSD
• Label: Velvel Records
• ASIN: B0002IQID8
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,954 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Kinks Have Entered The Arena, August 18, 2007

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PHILIP S WOLF (SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: One for the Road (Hybr) (Audio CD)

After years of kult korship by the kollected few, The Kinks in September 1979 were back on rise in the United States. This concert in Providence, Rhode Island, captures the band on a wave that did not crest until 1984.

After a decade of mis-steps and a wee bit of indulgence, Ray was ready to rock again, and Dave was unleashed as a guitar god. "One For The Road" is the proof. This 2 LP set & Time/Life Video release in 1980 was the begining of The Kinks, 2nd rise to the top. Punk was: 'punking-out.' The New Wave & the Young Romantics, well...sucked. And it was time to hear these great songs as played by the Masters and not The Pretenders or Van Halen.

The Hits are here: (Lola, You Really Got Me, Victoria, All Day & All of the Night). Album Gems are also included: (20th Century Man, Misfits and Celluliod Heroes). But it's the Band's playing that brings it all up a Notch. Ray's Acoustic Guitar has never sounded better, and what can you say about Brother Dave...Whew, He is The Show here...Power Chording and Blazing Lead Runs on his Gibson abound on "One For The Road". Dave Davies has never been given the credit he is Due as One of The Greatest Rock Guitar Players. He is an Volcanic Eruption !!!

I was Lucky enough to see this Great Band, Live in Concert in 1975, 1977,1979, 1983 & 1984. San Diego, Winterland, San Francisco,New York City, Norfolk & Richmond, Va. Those were Great Nights and now they are Great Memories. I still own that Beta Cassette from 1980 as well, and I have played that Video Dozens of times over the Years...

Long live The Kinks...FIVE STARS !!!

27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For the young generation, October 29, 2005

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Pino Cimenton "pino" (fondi,italy) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: One for the Road (Hybr) (Audio CD)

The Kinks are at the same level as The Who,as one English groups,that during the 60's in some way,anticipated the various types of music,like Garage-rock or Punk.The music and the lyrics are excellent,but were often misinterpreted by the English.
''One For The Road'',was recorded live in 1979,and even though many years have passed since the group was formed,listening ''Lola'' or ''You really got me''is unforgettable.The younger generation should't miss this record,because it gives them the possibility to listen to one of the most important banda from the 60's.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One Of The Best Live Albums Ever., December 27, 2006

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Anthony Nasti "Tony" (Staten Island, New York United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: One for the Road (Hybr) (Audio CD)

I received The Kinks' 1979 live album "One For The Road" today as a belated Christmas gift, and I must say I am stunned at how good it is. It is practically forgotten in the great pantheon of rock live albums (which include, among others, The Who's "Live At The Leeds", The Rolling Stones' "Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out" and The Allman Brothers' "Live At The Fillmore East"), and yet it rightfully belongs.

What you get on "One For The Road" are 19 (not counting introductions) solid, energetic performances of Kinks klassics such as "Lola", "All Day And All Of The Night", "You Really Got Me" and "Victoria" as well as a host of lesser known tracks like "Catch Me Now I'm Falling", "Low Budget" and "Attitude". There's also a fantastic version of their 1972 classic "Celluloid Heroes" that has an almost haunting effect.

The cd adds two bonus tracks, "20th Century Man" and a blazing finale of "David Watts". The cd has been remastered in SACD, and I must say the sound quality is fantastic. The liner notes are great, and overall this is definitely a great addition to your collection.