LIVE: DUST IN THE WIND

Kansas

Symphonic Prog

2.17 | 18 ratings

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ClemofNazareth
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Well I finally saw this CD in a cutout bin for $3 USD and bought it just to confirm a suspicion. Turns out the hunch was right.

This is a chopped up version of the Live at the Whiskey album, nothing more. The jewel case insert has no liner notes whatsoever, the tracks are out of sequence from the original 'Whiskey' concert, and three tracks have been cut out - "Mysteries & Mayhem", the "Howlin' at the Moon" excerpt from "Magnum Opus", and "Portrait (He Knew)". This collection from EMI's "Special Markets Live Series" is a complete waste of money!

If one was inclined to hear the live sound of Kansas from the early 90's, I would say purchase the original Live at the Whiskey CD (which I wouldn't recommend either - Walsh's voice is terrible, the tape mastering is muddy and uneven, and the editing is choppy at best).

It is interesting that the 'Whiskey' CD even includes this disclaimer in the liner notes:

"Intersound has been authorized to release this collection of songs in audio and video format with Kansas' full support and creative input. Any other compilations, audio or video, are not sanctioned by Kansas". So it looks as if EMI pushed this one out even without the consent or support of the band. Bad form!

The 'Whiskey' concert was not good - this abbreviated copy of it is even worse. Walsh singing "Down the Road" is laughable (that will always be Robby Steinhardt's song), Ragsdale's violin is awkward and out of synch half the time, and even Kerry Livgren's guest appearance for "Carry on Wayward Son" is a weak shadow of the band's former self.

The only track on this album worth hearing is "Lonely Street", which is taken from a 1975 concert. That alone is the only thing worth a star, and I suspect that if Song for America is ever remastered, it will be included as a bonus track. Save your money - one star.

peace

ClemofNazareth | 1/5 | 2006-6-4

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