- Audio CD (6 May 2003)
- Please Note: Requires SACD-compatible hardware
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Hybrid SACD, SACD, Import
- Label: Mobile Fidelity Koch
- ASIN: B00008XER5
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 915,356 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this in the US ,where and when it was released, absolutely blew my mind, so differnet from the Kinks original wtaerloo sunset , but just as good but better , if that makes sense. Low Budget , National health constitute a way of life that was prevelant at the time . This is a must have for a Kinks fan, and for all appreciators of great music.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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For those of you out there who think of The Kinks as a sixties | early seventies hit singles band only, you have to adjust your expectations when it comes to the Arista years. The Kinks were starting to show their decline as they left Lola behind in 1970 - one of their last Pye hits (albeit one of the greatest pop songs of all time, IMHO). Moving from Pye Records to RCA was a mistake - the wrong record label who knew how to shift Elvis records but had no understanding of a band like The Kinks. If they expected another stream of hit singles, they didn't get them (apart from 'Supersonic Rocket Ship' a minor song by Ray Davies' standards). So, when the band left RCA to move to Arista records, Clive Davis - the record label CEO, wanted to see the band back at their sixties glory - a simple guitar and drums sound. He also wanted The Kinks to be a stadium band. Hence, history shows that they became huge in the States and forgotten over here. With 'Low Budget', The Kinks demonstrated that you could do aggressive, loud rock music with clever lyrics and make it sound great. With tracks like 'Attitude', the title track and Gallon of Gas, Ray took on an American persona and did very well from it. He doesn't play these songs live these days which may imply they aren't important to him. However, Americans to this day, love The Kinks - it was a 'win-win'. Great raw rock music, commercial success and loads of confidence in the band. You probably can't compare it to the RCA and Pye eras because it is more like The Kinks do Aerosmith. This album, the excellent 'Sleepwalker' album and 'Misfits' album are three absolute gems. And yes, there are a number of slow and beautiful songs, even on these albums. Please don't knock these albums - the band deserved success in the States given their sixties ban and they would not have achieved it singing 'Well Respected Man'. Treat yourself to some real rock and roll.
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This ended up being quite a healthy seller for The Kinks as they cracked The United States.
Ray's lyrics are top-notch, with some great little turns, and there's more of the Dave Davies riff here than at any time since the very early days.
This was meant to be played in stadiums and the sound is big and ballsy.
It remains a crucial part of The Kinks' story, and completists need this LP.
But if you're after something more satisfying from this period, and don't want to go the whole distance, pick up SLEEPWALKER or MISFITS instead.
Ray's lyrics are top-notch, with some great little turns, and there's more of the Dave Davies riff here than at any time since the very early days.
This was meant to be played in stadiums and the sound is big and ballsy.
It remains a crucial part of The Kinks' story, and completists need this LP.
But if you're after something more satisfying from this period, and don't want to go the whole distance, pick up SLEEPWALKER or MISFITS instead.
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