So, Album Project update, the 14th Studio Album by the Kinks, 'Schoolboys in Disgrace' (1976). It's the last of the Kinks formal concept albums, and the prequel to 'Preservation'. Basically, it's the story of Mr Flash when he's at school. How he ends up hating authority. How he ends up being, well, evil. The album sounds much more like the Kinks, not just Ray Davies with a bunch of musicians. The song 'No More Looking Back' is a wonderful song, with a great bassline, great guitar played by Dave Davies, and great (not overly theatrical) singing. Yes, I did like this album. And though I haven't enjoyed every moment of Ray Davies's strange concept album creations, there have been some moments of true genius.
Labels: 1976, Album Project, Schoolboys in Disgrace, The Kinks
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