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The Leisure Society: A Softer Voice Takes Longer Hearing

As a fan of UK's The Leisure Society, Ray Davies' of The Kinks invited the band to record their album at his Konk Studios.

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By Ariana Morgenstern • May 6, 2013 • 4m Listen

As a fan of UK's The Leisure Society, Ray Davies' of The Kinks invited the band to record their album at his Konk Studios. Today's Top Tune gives us an idea of the band's expansive electro-pop sound on "A Softer Voice Takes Longer to Hear," from the CD, Alone Aboard the Ark.

Banner image: Paul Heartfield

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