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One for the Road (Hybr)

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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 !!!

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.

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.

If you like straight up no nonsense rock and roll, the Kinks are for you. Dave Davies "cooks" on this CD and is surely underrated when it comes to all time great rock guitarists. The BEST version of Celluloid Heros is worth the price of this CD alone and you'll love the rest.

Let me just tell you that if you have never heard of the Kinks, then you better go out and listen to this album.

They are what truly (in my opinion) created the portal for rock.

I know that may not be the case in other peoples' eyes, but trust me. You will find yourself listening to this album on those long boring trips, and before you know it you will be screaming "Victoria" or whistling "Celluloid Heroes"

A must have for ANY Kinks fan.

If you want a fantastic representation of them at their creative zenith , this is it. Of course nothing by them would dissappoint.

I think too many people think that great music is always created, and not EVOLVED--as in this case, with the ever amazing Kinks!! To a younger generation who may not know, The Kinks started out in the 1960's and not with a limp. The mind blowing, generously 'covered' (although NEVER copied), "You Really Got Me"(In rare style here, LOVED THAT GUITAR) blew out Great Britain first before crossing 'The Pond'. The Kinks' music really gets a powerful lift off from this Live CD-which was recorded in '79 in Rhode Island, and is such a superlative smattering of their personal best up to that point. They include a few not so well known gems, thank you boys, always a pleasure!!

What I find as the biggest standpoint of this huge slice of rock and roll heaven, would be the exceptional power-chording of Dave Davies, in the best form I've ever had the opportunity of hearing him. He's keeping the whole band 'honest' here, not to mention 'tight' and 'energetic'--As if The Kinks ever needed any more ENERGY. Ray's songs never sounded better and the audience reaction to that plays through on this point. Have a good listen to "Prince Of The Punks", hey Ray, you make 'your point' here without a doubt. Avory keeps that beat, while 'HELLO' to the new bassist, Rodford! The bottom end is definitely up and running.

This Live CD SHOULD NOT BE OVERLOOKED, as I see it, it stands right there with the best in Live rocking that was CREATED by an 'original sound' then keeps EVOLVING; that spreads into the pre-punk era, into the garage band era, say your 'new romantics'(?) and the present from their onset in popular music, Rock and Roll-They had that issue covered from the word 'GO'. The Kinks can (and have) touch on all popular genres of music, "before their time". This IS what makes them the 'immortal rock band' that all have either been influenced by or lent from. The Kinks-Quite Simply ROCK-ON FOREVER...

There are certain live albums that must be owned. They are..

1. KISS - ALIVE! Alive!
2. QUEEN - KILLERS
3. CHEAP TRICK - BUDOKAN
4. THE KINKS - ONE FOR THE ROAD

The order of these four are determined by which acts you perfer, but they all belong at or near the very top of the top of the list. ONE FOR THE ROAD was my introduction to THE KINKS when I was still but a teenager and it reamins for me one of the greatest live albums of all time. What determins a great live album? When the songs sound even better live than on the studio albums.

The sound of this version is far better than the 1999 HDCD version - I could finally listen to this one and enjoy it. There is something magical about Ray Davies' songs that make them get under your skin - it's what a good song should do. I don't own any other Kinks' music - I just heard their hits on the radio or covers, and I didn't get them at first because they didn't seem to fit into categories nicely - they have their own. My favorite parts are Dave Davies guitar solos on "Celluloid Heroes" - this alone is a great reason to buy this.

But Rock and Roll is Forever yells Ray Davies in between tunes on this fantastic live set by one of the best bands of their own or any other era. The Kinks at their live best- not to be missed. If you weren't around for these guys you really need to check them out because they sound as relevant and topical as any music that came after them. Ray Davies is brilliant.