This is the album that marks the peak of the band's musical talent.
A highly accomplished album that combines complex structure, lyrical melodies, and outstanding performance skills.
The soundscape woven together by vocalist Steve Walsh's expansive vocals, Livgren's religious and philosophical lyrics, and the beautiful construction of complex rhythms and melodies shows that Kansas was not just a rock band, but was pursuing music as art.
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A:
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1)
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Carry On Wayward Son
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2)
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The Wall
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3)
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What's On My Mind
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4)
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Miracles Out Of Nowhere
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B:
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1)
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Opus Insert
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2)
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Questions Of My Childhood
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3)
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Cheyenne Anthem
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4)
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Father Padilla Meets The Perfect Gnat
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5)
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Howling At The Moon
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6)
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Man Overboard
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7)
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Industry On Parade
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8)
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Release The Beavers
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9)
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Gnat Attack
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Organ, Piano, Vibraphone [Vibes], Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Synthesizer - Steve Walsh
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Producer, Engineer [Assistant] - Jeff Glixman
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Arranged By, Performer - Kansas (2)
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Mastered By [Disc Mastering] - George Marino
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Management - Budd Carr, BNB Assoc. Ltd.
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Technician [Additional Studio Assistance] - Edwin Hobgood
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Drums, Percussion - Phil Ehart
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Guitar, Piano, Clavinet, Synthesizer [Moog], Synthesizer [Oberheim], Synthesizer [ARP] - Kerry Livgren
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Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar - Rich Williams
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Violin, Viola, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals - Robby Steinhardt
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Bass Guitar - Dave Hope
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Engineer - Bill (Bleu) Evans
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Technician [Additional Studio Assistance] - Ray Black
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Crew [Road] - Merle McLain
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Illustration - Dave McMacken
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Art Direction - Tom Drennon
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Crew [Road] - Jerry Gilleland
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Photography By - Wayne Whittier
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Crew [Road] - Dave Luttjohann
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Crew [Road] - Ferdy Baumgart
