 |
"Somewhere to Elsewhere" by Kansas is a return to epic song crafting and textures of a band that helped define progressive rock in the mid-to-late 1970's. While not their strongest album (for that you will need to turn to "Point of No Return" or the more progressive and lesser known "Monolith"), "Somewhere to Elsewhere" is certainly there best album since the 1980's. That being said, what keeps "Somewhere to Elsewhere" from being one of their best overall are the vocals, which are not as strong as past efforts and don't display the depth of tonality and range found in much of their early catalog. However, there is still power and vitality in such songs as "Icarus II" -- a stand-out track that deserves greater attention and a wider audience. If you are (or have been) a fan of Kansas, you will find "Somewhere to Elsewhere" is a very strong effort and a welcome addition to your music collection. Recommended also for fans of progressive rock!Read full review
I have been a Kansas fan since I was a kid and they can almost do no wrong in my eyes. I love their sound, and they truely have their sound on this CD. I read somewhere that someone thought this was their best work ever, so I had high hopes going in. In fact, this album is forgettable enough that I forgot I already had a copy of it when I bought this copy. As for the majority of the album, we get lots of good Kansas sounds with a track or two flirting with older songs like Lamplight Symphony. I always loved that track. And it is absolutely fantastic to see the old lineup together! Steve Walsh vocals with Kerry Livgrens writing and guitar/ synth work and Robby Steinharts violin is an unbeatablt combo that was long missed. However, track 3 is unforgivable with the single worst line I think Kansas ever comitted to taps in the studio, cooning " I've got an attitude, it's a little rude. A hum-dinger." Wow. They thought they could say hum dinger and still be a cool band.Read full review
Great Album!!! Shows how the band has matured, yet still maintains energy and drive. MUch closer to "Song for America" than later offerings. Nice to hear them playing for themselves instead of for some manager or record company executive. Thanks Guys!!!
The first studio album from Kansas in many years and with the original line up(plus Billy Greer), the prog-rock masters are back with avengence!! This is a great album, up there with their best. All songs written by the master of the Kansas sound, Kerry Livgren, the band returns to 'cracking' form with 70+ minutes of great music that channels their peak period from the late seventies. The old boys still know how to ROCK!
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Best Selling in CDs
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Save on CDs
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- You may also like
