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The Kinks

Sleepwalker

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Released: 18th October 2024. 'Sleepwalker' is the 16th studio album by The Kinks and the first to be released under a new deal with the Arista label following their departure from RCA. The album marked a significant shift for the band, as it moved away from the theatrical and conceptual work that had characterised their output in the early 1970s. 'Sleepwalker' signalled a return to a more conventional, mainstream rock and roll sound, with contemporary polished production and a focus on accessible melodic rock. The new approach was well-received and marked a commercial resurgence for the band, especially in the United States, where the album reached number 21 on the Billboard 200 chart. Critics praised the straightforward rock sound and Ray Davies's signature songwriting, wit and observational style. The singles and key tracks, 'Sleepwalker', 'Juke Box Music' and 'Life on the Road', reflect and explore themes of escapism, identity, the music industry and life on tour.

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  • Details

    Released:
    18th October 2024
    Category:
    Rock & Pop
    Format:
    Vinyl 12" Album
    Barcode:
    4050538980783
  • Description

    'Sleepwalker' is the 16th studio album by The Kinks and the first to be released under a new deal with the Arista label following their departure from RCA. The album marked a significant shift for the band, as it moved away from the theatrical and conceptual work that had characterised their output in the early 1970s. 'Sleepwalker' signalled a return to a more conventional, mainstream rock and roll sound, with contemporary polished production and a focus on accessible melodic rock. The new approach was well-received and marked a commercial resurgence for the band, especially in the United States, where the album reached number 21 on the Billboard 200 chart. Critics praised the straightforward rock sound and Ray Davies's signature songwriting, wit and observational style. The singles and key tracks, 'Sleepwalker', 'Juke Box Music' and 'Life on the Road', reflect and explore themes of escapism, identity, the music industry and life on tour.
  • Track listing

    Disc 1

    Track name
    Artist
    Length
    1.Life On the Road
    The Kinks
    5.02
    2.Mr. Big Man
    The Kinks
    3.49
    3.Sleepwalker
    The Kinks
    4.04
    4.Brother
    The Kinks
    5.28
    5.Juke Box Music
    The Kinks
    5.32
    6.Sleepless Night
    The Kinks
    3.18
    7.Stormy Sky
    The Kinks
    3.58
    8.Full Moon
    The Kinks
    3.52
    9.Life Goes On
    The Kinks
    5.03
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