Word Of Mouth, The Kinks

Word of Mouth – The Kinks (1984)

The Kinks’ Word of Mouth is a late-period album that shows Ray Davies still sharp as ever, mixing wit, social commentary, and melodic songwriting. It blends rock, power-pop, and touches of new-wave polish—very much the mid-1980s era of the band.

Key tracks include:

• Do It Again – punchy, catchy opener and a standout Kinks single

• Living on a Thin Line – Dave Davies’ moody cult classic, famously used in The Sopranos

• Good Day and Sold Me Out – showcasing Ray’s observational bite

Themes revolve around frustration, nostalgia, and modern life pressure—delivered with grit, humor, and that unmistakable Kinks storytelling.

Not the blockbuster hits era, but a strong, underrated record and one of their better 80s efforts.

MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve