The Kinks
Artist Biography by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
An early highlight of the British Invasion that artfully chronicled British life past and present, fueled by the songwriting genius of Ray Davies.
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- Gentle
- Light
- Literate
- Poignant
- Whimsical
- Witty
- Wry
- Acerbic
- Brash
- Cerebral
- Exciting
- Freewheeling
- Ironic
- Irreverent
- Nostalgic
- Pastoral
- Quirky
- Ramshackle
- Rollicking
- Silly
- Theatrical
- Aggressive
- Bittersweet
- Bright
- Campy
- Cheerful
- Confident
- Cynical/Sarcastic
- Energetic
- Exuberant
- Fun
- Humorous
- Lively
- Rambunctious
- Raucous
- Rebellious
- Reflective
- Rousing
- Rowdy
- Urgent
- Wistful
- Intimate
- Precious
- Reckless
- Sentimental
- Soothing
- Playful
- Sardonic
- Springlike
- Dreamy
- Summery