Their 2nd UK LP but the first to establish the groups identity as it would show for the coming years. Ten of the twelve songs are self-penned and performing more self-reliant. Four of the tracks were recorded 1964, the rest was rushed in the studio after a big Asian tour, produced and released within two weeks. The band was not satisfied with some of the final cuts, but time pressure got it released uncorrected. Ray Davies has said he thought producer Shel Talmy went too far in trying to keep a rough edge. Nevertheless it reached #3 on the UK album list and the single "Tired Of Waiting For You" topped the charts. I don't agree with Davies here. To me the edges, flaws and errors, combined with top sound quality, is what makes it so appealing. One exemple - it's one of countless covers of "Dancing In the Streets", but what makes this one stick is the unbridled vocals coming through as totally unrehersed. I like this album a lot and listening to it always leaves me with a big smile. The US issue (Reprise R/RS 6173) dropped "Tired Of Waiting For You", "Naggin' Woman" and "Come On Now" and replaced them with "Set Me Free" and "Everybody's Gonna Be Happy". (KYX*) (PÖY*)
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