The Kinks - The Kink Kontroversy 1965 (1999 Castle Music US) Mono

The Kinks came into their own as album artists -- and Ray Davies fully matured as a songwriter -- with The Kink Kontroversy, which bridged their raw early British Invasion sound with more sophisticated lyrics and thoughtful production. There are still powerful ravers like the hit "Til the End of the Day" (utilizing yet another "You Really Got Me"-type riff) and the abrasive, Dave Davies-sung cover of "Milk Cow Blues," but tracks like the calypso pastiche "I'm on an Island," where Ray sings of isolation with a forlorn yet merry bite, were far more indicative of their future direction.

Other great songs on this underrated album include the uneasy nostalgia of "Where Have All the Good Times Gone?," the plaintive, almost fatalistic ballads "Ring the Bells" and "The World Keeps Going Round," and the Dave Davies-sung declaration of independence "I Am Free." (Richie Unterberger, allmusic.com)

I think this is one of the three strongest Kinks albums ever although not all are comparable. What i like here, it is the first album where the Kinks show their way into their future (i think so, lol). Some songs already go different ways compared to the brit invasion sound. However, give it a listen if you haven't heard it yet.Enjoy.(Frank)

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