Sleepwalker

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Description
Newly remastered from the original tapes, Sleepwalker is the 16th studio album by The Kinks and the first under a new deal with Arista Records, following their departure from RCA Records. Recording for the album began during the long hot summer of 1976 at the band's KONK Studio in London. Released in February 1977, the album marked a significant shift for the band, as it moved away from the conceptual work that had characterized their early `70s output toward a return to a more conventional, mainstream rock n' roll sound with contemporary, polished production and a focus on accessible melodic rock. The new approach marked a commercial resurgence for the band, especially in the US, where the album reached #21 on the Billboard 200. Critics praised the straightforward rock sound and Ray Davies's signature songwriting, wit and observational style. CD Digisleeve.

Tracklist
1. Life On The Road
2. Mr. Big Man
3. Sleepwalker
4. Brother
5. Juke Box Music
6. Sleepless Night
7. Stormy Sky
8. Full Moon
9. Life Goes On

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Misfits



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Description
Newly remastered from the original tapes, Misfits is the 17th studio album by The Kinks, released in May 1978. Recording began in July 1977 at the band's KONK Studio in London. The singles and standout tracks, "Misfits," "A Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy," "Live Life," and "In a Foreign Land," explore themes of alienation, resilience and the struggles of everyday life. Critics praised the introspective and often poignant songwriting and lyrics, recognizing the album as some of the band's most reflective and personal work. Misfits holds a significant place in The Kinks' discography, showcasing their continued relevance and adaptability in the changing music landscape of the late 1970s. CD Digisleeve.

Tracklist
1. Misfits
2. Hay Fever
3. Live Life
4. Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy
5. In A Foreign Land
6. Permanent Waves
7. Black Messiah
8. Out Of The Wardrobe
9. Trust Your Heart
10. Get Up

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Fab, thanks Linda !! Eye bin wondering iffin when the Arista's wood ever git goin'...

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Finally, finally, finally!!!!!

I adore the Arista years for The Kinks and it’s about damn time for these.

I have no issues with the previous remasters, but I hope these are done nicely and with more bonus tracks.

And they better do all the albums!

I don't think these will have any bonus tracks, so I will stick with my KONK/Universal remasters unless that changes.

Sadly, I think you’re right, and it’s unlikely (but not definite) that I won’t get these because the previous ones were very well done.

I’ll have to think about it.

Tracklists have been added to the first post. (There are no bonuses.)