POINT OF KNOW RETURN

Kansas

Symphonic Prog

4.18 | 895 ratings

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Kansas is one of my favorite bands in the Prog scene. I always felt amazed by their musicianship and how they were able to mix Hard Rock and Symphonic Rock in such an easy and unique way.

My first Kansas album was Leftoverture (1976) and it was instantaneously sucked into my conscience! Such a great epic album from beginning to end. After a year or so of Leftoverture (1976) constantly listening I was walking around a record shop and I've found a CD reedition of their next album, Point Of Know Return (1977). It was a cheap deal so I bought immediately. As soon as I get home I went to the Stereo to listen to the album. Booklets in hands and ready to be amazed by the band's music. I have to say that I was disappointed. The album was absolutely great, but for some reason it didn't click with me. I refused to believe that the band I really liked released a bad album so I kept listening and listening.

That was the key, it turned out that Point Of Know Return (1977) was great as their previous effort!

The title-track and 'Closet Chronicles' are band's absolutely classics, not just that, they have their first really big hit with 'Dust In The Wind'. To complete we have 'Lightning's Hand' sung by Rob Steinhardt, he's one of my favorite singers and this song is just amazing. Another highlight is 'Hopelessly Human' with its epic feeling.

Resuming, the band was on its peak and it's easy to see why! Go for it without any hesitation.

ProgShine | 5/5 | 2008-12-10

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