Face to Face

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

Face to Face was released on 28 October 1966 and was the fourth studio album by the Kinks. It was their first album consisting entirely of their own songs. Ray Davies had suffered a nervous breakdown just before the main recording sessions, and the year was full of problems: bassist Pete Quaife was injured, there were legal disputes and a hectic touring schedule. The album left behind the rough beat music of 1964 and leaned on baroque pop and music hall.

Davies increasingly wrote as an observer, with satire on English culture, class differences and the music industry. He wanted to stitch the songs together with sound effects, but Pye Records forced him to make an ordinary album. Sunny Afternoon had already been number 1 in England shortly before. The reception at the time was lukewarm, but the album later gained appreciation and is regarded as one of the first concept albums in rock.

Listening

Track list

1. 1Party Line2:35Apple Music ↗
2. 2Rosy Won't You Please Come Home2:34Apple Music ↗
3. 3Dandy2:13Apple Music ↗
4. 4Too Much on My Mind2:30Apple Music ↗
5. 5Session Man2:17Apple Music ↗
6. 6Rainy Day in June3:11Apple Music ↗
7. 7House in the Country3:02Apple Music ↗
8. 8Holiday in Waikiki2:52Apple Music ↗
9. 9Most Exclusive Residence for Sale2:50Apple Music ↗
10. 10Fancy2:31Apple Music ↗
11. 11Little Miss Queen of Darkness3:17Apple Music ↗
12. 12You're Looking Fine2:47Apple Music ↗
13. 13Sunny Afternoon3:36Apple Music ↗
14. 14I'll Remember2:26Apple Music ↗

30-second previews via Apple Music. Listen to the whole album on Apple Music ↗

See also

• The Kinks