This is the first album after leaving their first company "Pye" in 1971 and it is an undeniable success, as if the group had reserved for after "Pye". This LP me immediately attracted to its output, it's their best album front "Face to face". The group is enriched by John Gosling (keyboards) really brings a more musically. This is a series of pieces that each address a different theme. It starts with a bang with the country blues "20th Century Man" begins gently to gradually reach the climax. Follows the haunting "Acute schizophrenia paranoia blues" marked by the presence of expensive brass to Ray Davies. The fun continued with the refined "Holiday" followed by fun "Skin and Bone" before the great `Alcohol" they often take well watered in concert. "Complicated Life", which was to be named "Suicide" is a success. Then it is the bureaucracy that provides the theme of "Here as the people in gray" before dancing "Have a cup of tea," a whole program. Following one of my favorite tracks, "Holloway jail" for its melody and orchestration particular as sensitive softness "Oklahoma USA". Another find with "Uncle Her" before concluding with the incomparable "Mushwell Hillbilly". You understood it is an absolute no-fault I listen often. CD2 resumes with happiness many album tracks, plus previously unpublished as "Lavender Lane" (which reminds me of "Lavender Hill" from the album "The Great Lost Kinks" released in 1973 by Reprise without the agreement of USA Kinks and that probably will never be a replay on CD, damage). Two other unpublished "Mountain woman" and "Kentucky moon" I am delighted to discover. Still nice bonus with 'Nobody' s fool "and the instrumental" Queenie. " Do not hesitate to acquire this luxury version even if you already have the album on CD.
