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A Nice Little Bit O' Fun

Stacy Pulliam | US | 03/11/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Its not all the songs you know. Its not nearly the best of the Kinks songs because its just a few songs compared to all the amazing stuff we're all so hooked on. But its a really nice way to start a Kinks collection or just a nice basic set of songs for a really good price. Its well worth the few bucks you may pay for it. Its certainly NOT a cheap, bad-sounding compilation. Ive had this one for years and Ive gotten a lot of fun out of it. Most people want ALL the well known Kinks songs but if you or someone you know is just starting to get into the Kinks- or- if you just want to have a real little piece of Kinks history-- this is a great CD to have. I was surprised. So dont judge this one by the low price or the short song list. The Kinks did so many awesome songs I dont know if its possible to put 'em all on one CD."

You Can Do It If You Try

Lee Armstrong | Winterville, NC United States | 08/23/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This 2001 release by Sanctuary/BMG is a good review of early Kinks. From the opening lyrics of the classic "A Well Respected Man" it's obvious how The Kinks were one of the great bands of the 60s, "Cause he gets up in the morning, and he goes to work at 9, and he comes back home at 5:30, gets the same train every time." "Till the End of the Day" is another delightful rocker that shares a few similar chords as the classic "All Day & All of the Night." "Set Me Free" is a beautiful song from the era, "You can do it if you try, all you gotta do is set me free." "Tired of Waiting for You" is another classic Kinks track with a distinctive melody, "I was a lonely soul, I had nobody till I met you; but you keep me waiting all of the time, what can I do? It's your life & you can do what you want. Do what you like, but please don't keep me waiting!" What a gem! While not as strongly remembered as their more classic hits, the excellent "I Gotta Move" shuffles with a delightful beat and a strong bass line. "Don't You Fret" has Ray Davies on lead vocals, "I could wait until the day I come home to you again for my love won't ever fade; I will always feel the same." "Wait Till the Summer Comes Along" sounds like an off-kilter country song played with a smirk. "You Really Got Me" is one of their biggest hits that concludes this set. "Well Respected Kinks" is a re-release of a compilation that was on vinyl in the 60s. It sounds great on this CD! Enjoy!"