And one of the most successful here in the u s.
The kinks lola versus powerman and the moneygoround vinyl.
Lola versus powerman and the moneygoround part one is the eighth studio album by british rock band the kinks recorded and released in 1970.
Peaking at 35 on the album chart.
This 2 cd reissue expanded edition comes with mono and stereo mixes as well as unreleased material and alternative versions all re mastered from original tapes by kinks archivist andrew sandoval.
Fortunately lola versus powerman the moneygoround generated a renaissance for the kinks.
Not only did lola give the band their first top 10 hit in five years when the album peaked at no.
A concept album it is a satirical look at the various facets of the music industry including song publishers unions the press accountants business managers and the road.
At the precipice of their artistic power the kinks were banned from playing in the states for nearly 6yrs.
And with good reason this is a terrific album with some of their best songs.
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Lola versus powerman and the moneygoround part one commonly abbreviated to lola versus powerman is the eighth studio album by british rock band the kinks recorded and released in 1970.
Released here in the states dec 2 1970 lola versus powerman and the moneygoround has proven to be one of the kinks most endearing albums.