The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive

Tony is joined by Nick Alpers to discuss the album Preservation Act 1 by The Kinks. The album is divisive among fans and critics alike but there's more to like than hate on this concept album. Contributors to the podcast received access to this episode early! Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Riches to rags is a pretty common theme in Kinks music and this song is one of the topic's best examples. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

It's our 100th episode and we're discussing a beautiful cover by The Beatles that exemplifies the brilliance of George Harrison as a guitarist. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

The perfect companion to Joe Walsh's Life's Been Good. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

In what can only be called the worst episode of the podcast thus far, Tony discusses the Michael Jackson/Paul McCartney collaboration mega hit. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Off of Ray's solo album, Other People's Lives, this track is moody and rocking...just like its author. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

It was the first solo Beatles #1 hit, a massive song around the world, a testament to Harrison's faith, and a catalyst for one of the longest and most bizarre court cases ever. 

This Kinks gem has been marred by a horrible mix/mastering job but it is truly a highlight of the Village Green album. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

From that iconic count in to the thumping bass and jangly guitars, I Saw Her Standing There is a Beatles classic through and through. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

This Kinks song runs on and on for seven minutes and, at times, contradicts its earlier position but the piano part is catchy. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Regarded by many as a Beatles masterpiece, Something took a long time to go from demo to completion and, along the way, included a five minute jam session. 

This song came from the first sessions after Mick Avory left the band and it shows. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

In My Life is a perfect song by every conceivable metric. That is all. There is no more debate needed. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

The first song recorded at Konk studio truly shows what earlier Kinks albums should have sounded like had they been afforded better recording studios in the 60s. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

This may be the funkiest we ever heard John Lennon but it truly works and is a highlight off his final album. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

The album opener for Face to Face was barely relevant in its time and is now a relic of a bygone era. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

This Let It Be rocker was recorded live and showcases what an amazing group of musicians The Beatles really were. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

A short, bluesy, rocker from The Kinks' second album showcases Dave in his best vocal form. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

It's the closing and titular track off George Harrison's final album and although far from his best work on the album, there is some lovely moments scattered throughout the song. Help us keep this podcast going and ad-free with a small monthly contribution! Swing by https://www.herohabit.com/shop/podcast-support/kinks-and-beats-support/ and subscribe today and you will receive early access to futu...

This rocker from Arthur is classic Kinks through and through and, quite possibly, a forgotten gem on a masterpiece album. Help us keep the lights on and keep the pod ad free with a monthly contribution of just $4! Sign up today and receive bonus content early! https://www.herohabit.com/shop/podcast-support/kinks-and-beats-support/Submit your pick for the one Kinks or Beatles album you'd take to Ma...

Despite Strawberry Fields Forever being our longest episode so far, we still left so much out! Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Inspired by the assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II, Killer's Eyes is a great sounding track with just a few too many words. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

If you've always wanted to hear George Harrison emulate Roy Orbison on a track about his mental state post-Beatles, this is the track for you! Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

It was Ray Davies' highest charting composition in the US when Herman's Hermits recorded it but their version lacked the grit of The Kinks. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

It's the first Beatles song to hit #1 in the US and it essentially launched the British Invasion. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe