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The Storyteller
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0099923999522
Label: Koch Records
Manufacturer: Koch Records
MPN: 9995
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Koch Records
Release Date: February 07, 2006
Studio: Koch Records
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Editorial Review:
If you haven't had a chance to catch Kinks leader Ray Davies' recent autobiographical music-and-spoken-word show, this disc will make a dandy substitute. If you have seen it already, here's your chance to enjoy a judiciously edited version, with the added bonus of not having anyone sitting behind you and singing along into your ear. Vibrant acoustic interpretations of Kinks klassics like "Victoria," "20th Century Man," and "Autumn Almanac" alternate with strong new Davies compositions like "London Song" and "The Ballad of Julie Finkle," as well as a charming interpretation of "That Old Black Magic." Of course, you also get the man himself, musing wittily on life before and after "You Really Got Me." --Dan Epstein
This is a reissue of the original 1998 album.
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - The most brilliant song writer ever!
If you are a Kinks fan, or not(sorry). this is a Must Have!! Ray is too cool for words! He is a brilliant writer, great guitarist,And a a master storyteller.Brave, and insightful. Even if you are not a huge kinks fan like me this is a great primer. It will leave you wanting more. There are too many mention. "Muswell Hillbillies", And "The The Kinks Are Village Green Preservation Society" Are great starting points. Not to mention "LOLA", "Working Mans Cafe" and anything else. "Father Christmas" ... Read More
Rating: - The Whole Story Via A Legendary Frontman
THE STORYTELLER is a most endearing Album and a Must for any KINKS fan or newfound Rock and Roll historian in the making. I must recommend Reading X Ray the Book upon which Ray recites in between Musical interludes.
The Green Amplifier will be forever in your Brain!.
I have been lucky enough to have seen THE KINKS at least 15 times in my lifetime and the Shining of Ray's personality as well Tribute to Family and His Awesome Brother Dave.
One note, I myself parallel this whole x ray ... Read More
Rating: - great even for the casual kinks fan
I have seen Ray perform this concert twice and I own the CD. It is great. Just play the samples from Amazon and you will see. There are so many great songs you will recall and the insights Ray adds between songs are really funny and interesting. The concert is based on Rays book, "X-Ray". I have read the book and it is for more dedicated followers.
Rating: - Liking sitting in your living room
I am lucky enough to have seen Ray Davies perform solo at the Westbeth Theater in NYC a few years ago. Like always, he's a captivating storyteller. All that's missing from this CD is "David Watts" and a few more Klassic Kinks bits he performed live. Ray Davies, and the Kinks, will always be consummate storytellers. Nothing comapares to hearing him sing his songs, with wistful and witty asides. Unless it's with his brother and band by his side. Buy this CD. Laze away a sunny afternoon, or morning, or ... Read More
Rating: - Smiles
If you like the Kinks, and you consider Ray Davies a creative genius, this cd will only confirm that for you. It is really a lot of fun to listen to.
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