On May 8, 1974, “RCA” label released “Preservation Act 2”, the twelve Kinks studio album. It was recorded January – March 1974 at “Konk Studios” in London, and was produced by Ray Davis.

Personnel:

• Ray Davies – vocals, guitar
• Dave Davies – vocals, guitar
• John Gosling – keyboards
• John Dalton – bass
• Mick Avory – drums
• Maryann Price – vocals
• Alan Holmes- baritone saxophone, clarinet
• Laurie Brown – tenor saxophone, trumpet, flute
• John Beecham – trombone, flute

Track listing:

All tracks by Ray Davies.

1. Announcement
2. Introduction to Solution
3. When a Solution Comes
4. Money Talks
5. Announcements
6. Shepherds of the Nation
7. Scum of the Earth
8. Second Hand Car Spiv
9. He’s Evil
10. Mirror of Love
11. Announcement
12. Nobody Gives
13. Oh Where Oh Where Is Love
14. Fish Dream (The Final Elbow)
15. Flash’s Confession
16. Nothing Lasts Forever
17. Announcement
18. Artificial Man
19. Scrapheap City
20. Announcement
21. Salvation Road