Kansas - The Classic Albums Collection 1974-1983 (box, 10 albums, 11 CD) (2011)
BAND/ARTIST: Kansas
- Title: The Classic Albums Collection 1974-1983
- Year Of Release: 2011
- Label: Epic
- Genre: Symphonic Progressive
- Quality: FLAC (image+.cue,log,scans)
- Total Size: 3.87 GB
- WebSite: Album Preview
11 CD box set containing the complete Sony back catalog from the American AOR/Prog rock band housed in mini LP sleeves. Includes the albums Kansas, Song For America, Masque, Leftoverture, Point Of Know Return, Two For The Show, Monolith, Audio Visions, Vinyl Confessions and Drastic Measures. Epic Legacy.
Tracklist:
Kansas (1974) - 0:54:42.22
1. Can I tell you (3:31)
2. Bringing it back (3:33)
3. Lonely wind (4:15)
4. Belexes (4:22)
5. Journey from Mariabronn (7:55)
6. The pilgrimage (3:42)
7. Apercu (9:43)
8. Death of Mother Nature suite (7:43)
Bonus track:
9. Brining it Back (9:41)
- Song For America (1975) - 0:51:59.17
1. Down the road (3:43)
2. Song for America (9:59)
3. Lamplight symphony (8:11)
4. Lonely street (5:43)
5. The devil game (5:03)
6. Incomudro - Hymn to the Atman (12:12)
Bonus tracks
7. Song for America - single (3:01)
8. Down the road – live (3:49)
- Masque (1975) - 0:48:31.55
1.It Takes a Woman's Love (to Make a Man) (3:09)
2. Two Cents Worth (3:10)
3. Icarus - Borne on Wings of Steel (6:07)
4. All the World (7:13)
5. Child of Innocence (4:38)
6. It's You (2:35)
7. Mysteries and Mayhem (4:20)
8. The Pinnacle (9:35)
Bonus tracks
9. Child of innocence (5:14)
10. It’s you (2:43)
- Leftoverture (1976) - 0:55:21.25
1. Carry on wayward son (5:13)
2. The wall (4:47)
3. What's on my mind (3:27)
4. Miracles out of nowhere (6:29)
5. Opus insert (4:26)
6. Questions of my childhood (3:38)
7. Cheyenne anthem (6:50)
8. Magnum opus (8:27)
Bonus tracks:
9. Carry on wayward son – live (4:53)
10. Cheyenne anthem – live (9:41)
- Point Of Know Return (1977) - 0:54:35.65
1. Point of know return (3:11)
2. Paradox (3:49)
3. The spider (2:08)
4. Portrait (He knew) (4:32)
5. Closet chronicles (6:30)
6. Lightning hand (4:21)
7. Dust in the wind (3:26)
8. Sparks of the tempest (4:15)
9. Nobody's home (4:37)
10. Hopelessly human (7:10)
Bonus tracks:
11. Sparks of the tempest – Live (5:16)
12. Portrait (He knew) – remix (4:46)
- Two For The Show (2 CDs) (1978) – 30th Anniversary edition
CD-1 (1:13:14.26)
1. Song For America (7:30)
2. Point Of Know Return (3:07)
3. Paradox (4:09)
4. Icarus - Borne On Wings Of Steel (5:58)
5. Portrait - He Knew (5:18)
6. Carry On Wayward Son (4:38)
7. Journey From Mariabronn (8:55)
8. Dust In The Wind (6:17)
9. Lonely Wind (4:29)
10. Mysteries And Mayhem (4:00)
11. Excerpt From Lamplight Symphony (2:38)
12. The Wall (4:58)
13. Magnum Opus (11.14)
CD-2 (1:15:08.35)
1. Hopelessly Human (8:44)
2. Child Of Innocence (7:47)
3. Belexes (4:34)
4. Cheyenne Anthem (6:55)
5. Lonely Street (8:20)
6. Miracles Out Of Nowhere (7:59)
7. The Spider (7:41)
8. Closet Chronicles (6:55)
9. Down The Road (3:44)
10. Sparks Of The Tempest (5:19)
11. Bringing It Back (7:07)
- Monolith (1979) - 0:41:29.24
1. On the other side (6:23)
2. People of the South wind (3:38)
3. Angels have fallen (6:37)
4. How my soul cries out for you (5:44)
5. A glimpse of home (6:34)
6. Away from you (4:23)
7. Stay out of trouble (4:13)
8. Reason to be (3:50)
- Audio Visions (1980) - 0:43:29.57
1. Relentless (4:55)
2. Anything for you (3:56)
3. Hold on (3:45)
4. Loner (2:26)
5. Curtain of iron (6:08)
6. Got to rock on (3:19)
7. Don't open your eyes (4:03)
8. No one together (6:54)
9. No room for a stranger (2:55)
10. Back door (4:20)
- Vinyl Confessions (1982) - 0:42:59.25
1. Play the game tonight (3:24)
2. Right away (4:03)
3. Fair exchange (4:56)
4. Chasing shadows (3:17)
5. Diamonds and pearls (4:47)
6. Face it (4:15)
7. Windows (3:29)
8. Borderline (3:57)
9. Play on (3:30)
10. Crossfire (6:33)
- Drastic Measures (1983) - 0:42:21.11
1. Fight fire with fire (3:40)
2. Everybody's my friend (4:09)
3. Mainstream (6:36)
4. Andi (4:15)
5. Going through the motions (5:43)
6. Get rich (3:43)
7. Don't take your love away (3:44)
8. End of the age (4:33)
9. Incident on a bridge (5:37)
Original members Kerry LIVGREN (guitar) and Phil EHART (drums) combined their two separate bands into one large band. Kerry's band was called SARATOGA, and Phil's was called WHITE CLOVER. The band changed its name to KANSAS. They were from the beginning just an ordinary rock band, but were quickly compared to other progressive bands in the 70's like GENESIS, YES and KING CRIMSON. Combining the musical complexities of British prog-rock with the soul and instrumentation of the American heartland, KANSAS became one of the biggest selling and most successful touring acts of the 1970s. With huge hits like "Carry On Wayward Son" and "Dust In The Wind", they helped define the sound of "classic rock". They are loved all over the world.
I- THE 1970s
The Early Days: Their self-titled debut album was released in 1974, but nationwide response was slow. Their second album, "Song For America", saw a softening of KANSAS' sound, with more classical influences evident. The third album, "Masque", featured more pop songs and lyrically quite dark. They suffered ridicule from people around the world, because they wore overalls and had a violonist, which made people think that they were a country music group.
The Best of Times: "Leftoverture", with the popular single "Carry On Wayward Son", became a signature piece and pushed the album to platinum success. The followup, "Point Of Know Return" (1977) contained the ever-popular acoustic "Dust In The Wind". During their tour, they recorded their first live album, "Two For The Show" (1978) and the next studio album "Monolith" (1979).
II- THE 1980s
Seeds Of Change: A year later, the band followed up with "Audio Visions", the last production of the original band lineup. WALSH left the band due to creative differences. "Vinyl Confessions" had Christian lyrical content. The next album, "Drastic Measures" (1983), had some hard rock material on it, including the song "Mainstream". In 1984, the band released a greatest hits compilation, "The Best Of Kansas", which featured one new song, "Perfect Lover".
The Second Generation: The group split in 1983, only to reform in 1986 with the albums "Power" and with "The Spirit Of Things" (1988). Sales of these two albums were not very strong. Thus, the second generation of KANSAS had come to an abrupt end.
III- THE 1990s: The Third Generation
The new lineup released their second live album, "Live At The Whiskey", and featured live renditions of their classics. In...read more
I- THE 1970s
The Early Days: Their self-titled debut album was released in 1974, but nationwide response was slow. Their second album, "Song For America", saw a softening of KANSAS' sound, with more classical influences evident. The third album, "Masque", featured more pop songs and lyrically quite dark. They suffered ridicule from people around the world, because they wore overalls and had a violonist, which made people think that they were a country music group.
The Best of Times: "Leftoverture", with the popular single "Carry On Wayward Son", became a signature piece and pushed the album to platinum success. The followup, "Point Of Know Return" (1977) contained the ever-popular acoustic "Dust In The Wind". During their tour, they recorded their first live album, "Two For The Show" (1978) and the next studio album "Monolith" (1979).
II- THE 1980s
Seeds Of Change: A year later, the band followed up with "Audio Visions", the last production of the original band lineup. WALSH left the band due to creative differences. "Vinyl Confessions" had Christian lyrical content. The next album, "Drastic Measures" (1983), had some hard rock material on it, including the song "Mainstream". In 1984, the band released a greatest hits compilation, "The Best Of Kansas", which featured one new song, "Perfect Lover".
The Second Generation: The group split in 1983, only to reform in 1986 with the albums "Power" and with "The Spirit Of Things" (1988). Sales of these two albums were not very strong. Thus, the second generation of KANSAS had come to an abrupt end.
III- THE 1990s: The Third Generation
The new lineup released their second live album, "Live At The Whiskey", and featured live renditions of their classics. In...read more
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