The Kinks/Misfits
Misfits came out in 1978. Previous to this, the most recent Kinks album I have is Muswell Hillbillies, from 1971. Six years can be a lifetime in popular music, so I did not know what to expect from this album when I put it on. In short: it's a surprisingly energetic arena rock album from an older band with roots in the sounds of the British Invasion. Some surprises include the reggae-inflected "Black Messiah," and years of churning out concept albums hasn't robbed them of their humor. Seventeen years later, Pulp would open Different Class with the song "Misshapes," which bears more than a striking resemblance to Misfits's title song.
Misfits came out in 1978. Previous to this, the most recent Kinks album I have is Muswell Hillbillies, from 1971. Six years can be a lifetime in popular music, so I did not know what to expect from this album when I put it on. In short: it's a surprisingly energetic arena rock album from an older band with roots in the sounds of the British Invasion. Some surprises include the reggae-inflected "Black Messiah," and years of churning out concept albums hasn't robbed them of their humor. Seventeen years later, Pulp would open Different Class with the song "Misshapes," which bears more than a striking resemblance to Misfits's title song.
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