Something Else (Vinyl LP) 60s 70s Psych Prog Rock

Something Else (Vinyl LP) 60s 70s Psych Prog RockSomething Else By The Kinks, expands The Kinks accomplishments, offering 13 classic British pop songs. These offerings focus on more nostalgic and sentimental themes, retreating from the psychedelic and mod posturings that had dominated the rock world. Something Else sounds like nothing else from 1967. The Kinks change gear on this album, preferring acoustic ballads, music hall numbers, and tempered R&B to full out guitar attacks. Part of the album's

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