As the Kinks entered the 70s, they were about the best social critics a British person could ask for. I guess. Cuz I'm not one.

But the love for everyone affected by what they criticize makes it timeless. As it should. Ray Davies celebrated diversity and asserted for individualism. A pretty reasonable reaction to WWII.

The actual "Muswell Hills" council flats are about as far as one can get from the Black Hills as one can get, I understand that much.