Kansas - Song for America
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Music CD Cover Artist: Kansas Edition: Music CD Format: Extra tracks, Original recording remastered CD Release Date: 2004-06-29 Music Label: Sony Soundtracks:
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Free Music Notes for Song for America Album
Free Music Review: Prog-rock classic better than ever
Hit: 5 Stars
This remastered/expanded version of Kansas' classic 1975 opus will be a welcomed addition to any serious fan of classic progressive rock. With complete and enhanced liner notes, photos, and artwork, this is a handsome package, and the sound is infinitely better than the previous CD release of the title. As for the songs, this is perhaps the most adventurous studio effort in Kansas' 30 year career. "Down the Road" is reminiscent of the kicky "Southern Rock Meets British Art Rock" style of the debut Kansas album. Clocking in at a little less than 4 minutes, it is by far the shortest cut on the album. The next cut, "Song for America," ranks very high indeed in the pantheon of amazing, epic Kansas tracks. Stately, impassioned, gorgeous, driving, visionary...it's arguably the best track they've ever done. At 10 minutes, it's a sumptuous feast for the senses. And there's no let-up on the next cut, "Lamplight Symphony," a ghostly love story that is at some points chilling, at others majestic, and always melodic. Kansas goes back to the blues for the simmering, angry "Lonely Street," which is about the dark side of that thoroughfare outside of the Heartbreak Hotel. Vocalist/violinist Robby Steinhardt balefully growls out this seedy tale of revenge and heartbreak, all to great effect. "The Devil Game" is a powerhouse keyboard-driven track that blasts through the speakers with added clarity on this re-mastered version...the subject matter is a somewhat startling declaration of spiritual warfare. "Incomudro" is a strange title...it came to songwriter Kerry Livgren in a dream. Basically, it's a 12 minute new age hymn reflecting Livgren's ongoing search for spiritual meaning, which finally culminated in 1979 with his decision to become a follower of Jesus Christ. The music for "Inconmudro" is astonishing, moving from dreamy soundscapes to frenzied fury, giving the musicians in Kansas room to really stretch their legs. Individually, these guys rank as some of the finest to ever play in the genre, so it's a real treat to hear them take wild solo flights and then mesh together as a hurricane force unit. Steve Walsh is a vocalist without equal in prog rock, and this album is one of his finest hours; his keyboard work sounds like a tornado sweeping down the plains. Likewise, Phil Ehart is a phenom drummer--at least on a par with Neal Peart of Rush--combining speed, power, and agility. Rich "Meatwall" Williams is a criminally underrated guitarist, with a signature sound that is still flexible enough to roam the ranges...he really shines here. Steinhardt can play the violin like a virtuoso or he can fiddle up a storm like Charlie Daniels on steroids. Bassist Dave Hope always had an ability to play innovatively and melodically; jazzy, yet disciplined enough to keep the Kansas juggernaut from coming off of its hinges. As for keyboardist/guitarist Kerry Livgren, this CD gives ample evidence of why he is considered one of prog rock's leading maestros. I can't say that SONG FOR AMERICA is my all-time favorite Kansas album, but it's definitely a contender; still amazingly potent nearly 30 years after its release.