{"product_id":"the-kinks-face-to-face-purple-vinyl-lp","title":"Face To Face","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"398\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\"\u003eFace To Face\u003c\/em\u003e marked a major turning point for The Kinks, showcasing Ray Davies evolving from sharp hitmaker into one of rock’s great observational songwriters. Originally released in 1966, the album moved beyond the raw British Invasion sound of the band’s early years and introduced a more sophisticated, melodic and distinctly English style that would define much of their classic work to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eFeaturing standout tracks including “Sunny Afternoon,” “Dandy” and “Rosy Won’t You Please Come Home,” \u003cem data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"516\"\u003eFace To Face\u003c\/em\u003e blends baroque pop, rock and music hall influences with witty social commentary and emotional depth. The album captures The Kinks at a creatively adventurous moment, balancing catchy hooks with increasingly ambitious songwriting and arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003eWidely regarded as one of the first true conceptually unified rock albums, \u003cem data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eFace To Face\u003c\/em\u003e helped establish The Kinks as one of the most innovative and influential bands of the 1960s. Its warm melodies, character-driven lyrics and uniquely British atmosphere continue to resonate decades later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1192\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePressed on purple vinyl LP, this reissue brings new life to a landmark release from one of rock’s most important and enduring bands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Kinks","offers":[{"title":"Purple","offer_id":52963942891887,"sku":"NPL18149XI","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/7089\/3423\/files\/THEKINKS-FaceToFacePurpleVinylLP_Reissue.jpg?v=1779157571","url":"https:\/\/www.thevinylstore.com.au\/products\/the-kinks-face-to-face-purple-vinyl-lp","provider":"The Vinyl Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}