Point of Know Return

by Kansas

Overview

This is the definitive Kansas recording and includes their most famous tune, "Dust in the Wind." The band is in peak form and also churned out the single "Point of Know Return," which is still played daily on classic rock stations. While their pop-oriented approach and standard rock guitar sound helped define the classic rock sound of the '70s, careful listening reveals that this band's talent goes beyond colleagues such as Bachman-Turner Overdrive and Boston. Their arrangements and time signatures more accurately reflect the music of Yes and Emerson, Lake & Palmer. "Paradox" and "The Spider" are both excellent examples of their progressive approach. Unfortunately, the band always struggled to maintain a healthy balance of progression combined with pop. That made for such awkward moments here as "Portrait (He Knew)" and "Lightning's Hand." Yet despite the minor inconsistencies and a dated sound, their interplay and superior musicianship make this both an essential classic rock and progressive rock recording. [A 2002 CD release added two bonus tracks.] ~ Robert Taylor

Product Details

Release Date:	02/12/2002
Label:	Bmg / Epic / Legacy / Sony Music Entertainment
UPC:	0888837145428
Rank:	27232

Tracks

1. Point of Know Return
2. Paradox
3. The Spider
4. Portrait (He Knew)
5. Closet Chronicles
6. Lightning's Hand
7. Dust in the Wind
8. Sparks of the Tempest
9. Nobody's Home
10. Hopelessly Human
11. Sparks of the Tempest
12. Portrait (He Knew) [Remix]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Kansas   Primary Artist,Ensemble
Steve Walsh   Vibraphone,Lead Vocals,Synthesizer,Organ,Piano,Vocals,Celeste,Keyboards,Percussion
Richard Williams   Pedals,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Kerry Livgren   Piano,Guitar,Clavinet,Keyboards,Percussion,Synthesizer,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Baritone),Guitar (Electric),Whistle (Instrument)
Robby Steinhardt   Cello,Viola,Violin,Vocals,Lap Cello,Vocals (Background)
Phil Ehart   Gong,Drums,Chimes,Timpani,Percussion
Rich Williams   Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Rick Williams   Pedals
Dave Hope   Bass

Technical Credits

Rod Dyer   Cover Design
Tom Drennon   Art Direction
Bob Maile   Artwork
Peter Lloyd   Artwork
Terry Becker   Engineer
Kerry Livgren   Composer
Jeff Glixman   Engineer,Producer
Robby Steinhardt   Composer
Kansas   Arranger,Cover Art Concept
Phil Ehart   Composer
George Marino   Mastering
Steve Walsh   Composer