The Kinks have been broken up since 1996, with only occasional solo albums from Ray or Dave to fill the void amidst perpetual rumors of a reunion. In light of that, new Kinks music is rare. We've gotten a few unreleased bonus tracks here and there on remastered albums, and the 50th anniversary of Arthur, or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire brings us a new gem in the form of "The Future." It's a freaking do-wop song! It's a nifty number that has its charms, but it is easy to see why it didn't make the final album--the acapella harmonies simply don't fit with the sound of the rest of the album, even though the lyrics match the mood quite well. Fortunately, it's no longer unreleased. I wonder what other treasures remain hidden in the vaults?
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