[1] It was released as a single in Continental Europe. In addition, there are more domestic problems as the basement is flooded, the attic has woodwormand the ceiling has collapsed. [1] It was released as a single in Continental Europe. Musically, it has the jangly, quasi-folk-rock sound of the Pretenders’ recent hit, “Back on the Chain Gang,” and toward the end, Ray turns a phrase or two à la Chrissie. 2. In addition, the extended 12-inch version of "Noise" has never been released on CD and is only available on vinyl. "[7] Author Rob Jovanic claims that it "dashes along with the best pop-rockers of the era, such as "Footloose. In 1984, "Long Distance" was released as one of the two B-sides on the "Do It Again" single in Germany (the other being "Guilty"). © Copyright 2020 Rolling Stone, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. [7] Rolling Stone critic Parke Puterbaugh hailed the song as "astonishingly Dylanesque", and went on to say that "there's no excuse for omitting ['Long Distance' from the LP version of State of Confusion]". The track "Long Distance" has generally received positive reviews from critics. It was the last Kinks album on which drummer Mick Avory appeared on all the tracks and was a full member of the band. [2][4] To make matters worse, when the video machine breaks, the singer's girlfriend gets bored and leaves him. 1983 Preview SONG TIME State of Confusion. The album was certified gold in Canada by August, 1983.[6]. But Davies cuts deepest when he hones in on specific characters, which he does brilliantly in “Property,” “Cliches of the World (B Movie)” and “Heart of Gold.” The first of these is as sad a song as has been written about the dissolution of a relationship; melancholy washes of keyboards lap up against Davies’ gentle, heartbroken voice as he and his ex get down to the terrible task of dividing the spoils. 4. [2] The song's guitar riff is an extension of the riffs played by Dave Davies back to the earliest Kinks' hits, "You Really Got Me" and "All Day and All of the Night. "[2] If anything, things get worse as you age. [2] Some of the sources of frustration in the video are different than those depicted in the song lyrics, such as difficulty using a computer and a razor at home, and difficulties with cue cards and a guitar strap in the studio. The album itself was a major success, peaking at #12 on the Billboard album charts. For those like me who believe that the Kinks have been somewhat adrift in commercial commotion since their late-Seventies resurgence, State of Confusion… State of Confusion gave the Kinks their biggest single in nearly 20 years, but they didn't try to replicate the music hall-tinged pop of "Come Dancing" on its follow-up, Word of Mouth, preferring to concentrate on straight-ahead hard rock. "Long Distance" and "Noise" were only released on cassette versions of the album. 3:43 PREVIEW Definite Maybe. What makes cultists of Kinks fans is leader Ray Davies’ empathy for the lives real people lead, and his ability to convey that understanding in a voice that is wise and compassionate and in music that captures the subtlest flickers of emotions, as well as the boldest ones. 5. Musically, the music opens with Dave Davies playing guitar chords, onto which Ian Gibbons layers on keyboard part which Ray Davies's biographer Thomas Kitts describes as "thin" and "haunting. It … 1. The UK 12-inch version of "Bernadette" has differences, including extra lyrics by Ray in the middle section. [2], Music critic Johnny Rogan considers "State of Confusion" a "fist-thrusting anthem," finding the singer's mishaps and the chaos he faces "amusing. [2] The energetic ending suggests transcending the earlier frustrations, perhaps as a result of the creative act of artistic performance. “State of Confusion” sets the tone, painting a scene of domestic disarray: “All the dirty dishes are still in the kitchen sink/The tumble dry is broken/Now the telly’s on the blink.” To top it off, the poor guy’s girlfriend moves out when the video machine goes on the fritz. "[2] Dave Davies then starts playing the guitar riff, described by Kitts as "belligerent," after which Ray Davies lets out a "tormented" scream, before beginning to sing the lyrics of the song. In 1984, "Long Distance" was released as one of the two B-sides on the "Do It Again" single in Germany (the other being "Guilty"). [3], Give the People What We Want: Songs of The Kinks, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=State_of_Confusion&oldid=944878909, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, "Don't Forget to Dance (Original Extended Edit)", Written and Produced by Raymond Douglas Davies, This page was last edited on 10 March 2020, at 13:43. 4:22 PREVIEW Labour of Love. [4], "State of Confusion" was recorded at Konk Studios in Hornsey in March 1983, late in the recording process for the album. There's flooding in the basement, Although it was not released as a single in the United States, it reached #26 on Billboard's Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. State of Confusion is the nineteenth studio album by the English rock group, The Kinks, released in 1983.The record featured the single "Come Dancing", which hit #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was one of the band's biggest hit singles in the United States, equaling the 1965 peak of "Tired of Waiting for You".The album itself was a major success, peaking at #12 on the Billboard album charts. Title track from the first album I got from The KinKs. The Kinks: news, rumors, tour dates, discography, lyrics, chords, etc. "[8], After its initial release on State of Confusion, "State of Confusion" has appeared on a few Kinks compilation albums. “Cliches” is a fiercely sung, angrily played rocker about the embitterment of one of Davies’ celebrated “little men,” who is swallowed up in some anonymous high-rise and toils thanklessly in a nondescript job. "[5][6], The Kinks shot a music video for MTV to support the song. [5] The song replaced the original intended title track of the album, "Entertainment. "State of Confusion" is a song written by Ray Davies and first released by The Kinks as the title track of their 1983 album State of Confusion. Nobody but the Kinks could have made such a record in 1983, and no band deserves more to be at the very top — which is where this LP ought to place them. Ihr Warenkorb enthält nun 1 Artikel im Wert von EUR 6,99. "[5][6], The Kinks shot a music video for MTV to support the song. Since then, it has made an appearance on the compilation album Picture Book and the box set, The Arista Years. Since then, it has made an appearance on the compilation album Picture Book and the box set, The Arista Years. This is not a “happy” record, though there is humor in Davies’ Weltschmerz and in the springy vitality of the music. [2] The video does not depict the girlfriend who moves out, but does show Davies struggling to cross the street. The UK 12-inch version of "Bernadette" has differences, including extra lyrics by Ray in the middle section. Woke up in a panic, Like somebody fired a gun I wish I could be dreaming, But the nightmare's just begun. "[2], One theme of the song is the way technology can overwhelm human emotion. Is she, in fact, the girl with a heart of gold “underneath the hard exterior”? [2][3] In addition, there are more domestic problems as the basement is flooded, the attic has woodworm and the ceiling has collapsed. "[4] Music critic Pete Bishop considers the song "solid rock with some dance beat. The record featured the single "Come Dancing", which hit #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was one of the band's biggest hit singles in the United States, equaling the 1965 peak of "Tired of Waiting for You". [9] It appeared on the 1996 US version of To the Bone, but not on the 1994 UK version. [2] The video ends on a more triumphant note than the song lyrics: after Davies emerges from his dressing room for a performance, he leaps on stage with legs outstretched and the video ends with a freeze frame at the top of the leap.

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