The Kinks

 Today in 1986 The Kinks relased the album Think Visual

Muswell Hill, London, England Rock

Status:Active

Years active:1964–1996, 2018–present

Although they weren't as boldly innovative as the Beatles or as popular as the Rolling Stones or the Who, the Kinks were one of the most influential bands of the British Invasion. Like most bands of their era, the Kinks began as an R&B/blues outfit. Within four years, the band had become the most staunchly English of all their contemporaries, drawing heavily from British music hall and traditional pop, as well as incorporating elements of country, folk, and blues.

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Ray Davies – rhythm guitar, vocals, keyboards, harmonica

Dave Davies – lead guitar, vocals, keyboards; lead vocals on "Rock 'n' Roll Cities" and "When You Were a Child"

Ian Gibbons – keyboards, backing vocals

Jim Rodford – bass guitar, backing vocals

Bob Henrit – drums, percussion except on "Rock 'n' Roll Cities"

Mick Avory – drums on "Rock 'n' Roll Cities"

with:

Kim Goody – backing vocals on "Think Visual"

All lyrics written by Ray Davies, except as noted.

No. Title Writer(s) Length

1. "Working at the Factory" 2:58

2. "Lost and Found" 5:19

3. "Repetition" 4:06

4. "Welcome to Sleazy Town" 3:50

5. "The Video Shop" 5:15

6. "Rock 'n' Roll Cities" Dave Davies 3:43

7. "How Are You" 4:27

8. "Think Visual" 3:12

9. "Natural Gift" 3:44

10. "Killing Time" 4:02

11. "When You Were a Child" Dave Davies 3:40

Total length: 44:22

Think Visual is the twenty-second studio album by English rock band, The Kinks, released in 1986.

According to Ray Davies, the album was originally going to be a concept album where his "spiv" character from the "Come Dancing" music video was put in the "environment of a video shop." However, this was abandoned.