Arthur or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire

A brilliant album, Ray Davies is a very talented and gifted musician. This album is testament to my previous comment, intelligently written songs. Varied with great depth and humour, what made me by this album. Is a play on radio4 which Ray Davies was in, it tells the story of Ray & Dave's sister...or cousin? Who emmigrates to Australia, and parts of songs from the album we're played throughout the play.A great album from 1969 definitely recommend this record, for anyone who likes music from the late sixties.

Like most modern records, if they're simply put into thick cardboard sleeves instead of poly-lined one's, they end up looking like this before the first play.BMG you absolute cheapskates.Superb music, though.

Some of Ray Davies' finest social satire on Disc 1 (particularly savage on the British class system, and the way in which the working class were frightened to stray too far from their roots while simultaneously holding in awe royalty and certain politicians); and a whole Dave Davies album on Disc 2 (often referred to as the 'great, lost Dave Davies album').The equal billing given to the Davies brothers on this reissue is a sure sign that things are finally thawing between them (when you think that Ray would always try and torpedo Dave's early solo efforts).Although well received critically, the original 'Arthur' album was sadly overlooked on its original release (with the Kinks paying the commercial price for getting themselves needlessly banned from America). However, this anniversary reissue should go some way towards putting that right.

the beat shiping and the cd was protect

What can I say. My favourite Kinks album released in form of a 4 CD box set that is simply beautifully presented. A wonderful package and the album has never sounded better. 5 stars all the way!

Beautiful set. Nice compact sized box with all the extras inside you could wish for for this album.

The Kinks - what else is needed?

Classic album nicely repackaged and sounding excellent