Kinks era-filled tier list

Kinky eras tier list chronologically
1) Riff-based madness alongside hinting at future greatness, peaking upon release of classic Kontroversy album
2) Major critical success (mid-sixties into early ’70 Pye/Reprise) albeit mostly retrospective
Features their best work and majority of their core songs
3) Theatrical incarnation/concept period on RCA; ended 1976 with a consistent lineup!
Band’s most underappreciated time. Best album: Schoolboys in Disgrace Song: Oklahoma USA & Sittin' in my Hotel
4) Commercial success on Arista including hard-rock + softer material from 1977-84
Younger brother Dave’s great debut and other fine solo work released, while leader Ray continues to impress more than embarrass. Album of choice: Sleepwalker or maybe State of Confusion Track: Stormy Sky
5) Decline in popularity and final shows, 1986 until disbanding ’97
Originally: "cannot find original document. Watch video for the Kinks' development over 3 1/2 decades." UK Jive beats other two studio records, while Lost and Found is top song of this period