The Kinks Archives

David Bowie – Pin Ups (50th Anniversary Half-Speed Master LP Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 8, 2023

Known as one of Rock-n-Roll history’s most unique, inventive creators, David Bowie is a legend who needs very little explanation. Known for the various different phases of his long career – including, but not limited to, the Glam Rock, Pop, and Electronic era – how ... Read More

The Kinks – The Journey – Part 1 & Part 2 (Anthology Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockOctober 31, 2023

When studying the British Invasion of Rock-n-Roll music from the 1960s, there are many worthy mentions. Of course, there are The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, but also many others like The Kinks. Formed in 1963, The Kinks were perhaps the most unique of all ... Read More

Interview – Mick Avory of The Kinks

CrypticRockCrypticRockJune 15, 2023

Out of North London, The Kinks are considered one of the most influential Rock-n-Roll bands from the 1960s. A part of what is referred to in popular culture as the British Invasion, The Kinks first struck it big with the energetic guitar driven “You Really ... Read More

Daniel Davies – Signals (Album Review)

Dara PattersonDara PattersonFebruary 27, 2020

Daniel Davies is a musician and composer at the intersection of much musical creativity. From his work with godfather John Carpenter, starting in 2015 on Lost Themes and Lost Themes II, to previous work with his Rock bands Year Long Disaster and Karma to Burn, ... Read More

Ray Davies – Our Country: Americana Act II (Album Review)

Vito TanziVito TanziJune 25, 2018

A true pioneer of Rock-n-Roll, Ray Davies of The Kinks is proud to announce his much anticipated new album, Our Country: Americana Act II, will be released on Friday, June 29, 2018, via Sony Legacy Records. The second installment in his homage to America, Our Country: Americana ... Read More

Interview – Daniel Davies

CrypticRockCrypticRockAugust 24, 2017

Music has a universal language that connects people. It can bring different cultures together and form bonds in relationships. For Daniel Davies, music was all around from the moment he was born, being the son of The Kink’s Rock-n-Roll legend Dave Davies and godson of ... Read More