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The huge success of Kansas's previous effort, Leftoverture, brought a new kind of pressure. While they were no longer desperately poor and starving for a hit, the band wondered whether they would be able to build on or, at least, maintain the level of achievement the years of recording and touring had brought them. The sessions for their follow-up LP, Point of Know Return, were filled with tension as singer/songwriter Steve Walsh, who had always been uncomfortable with the artistic direction of the band, left the group briefly. Years later, Walsh would admit in an interview with nationally-syndicated radio host Redbeard on the weekly rockumentary series In the Studio with Redbeard (edition #849, week of 9/27/04 and again on the 30th Anniversary Episode for Point of Know Return in 2007) that he had been something of a prima donna at this point.Read full review
I know many people call this A Classic and I mean their opinions no disrespect, nor this incredibly talented band, but 4 *s is all I got for these veteran rockers. Beyond the classic Dust in the Wind, there are some late 70s gems here, beyond their time. This is good Classic Rock: classy, catchy, creative, sensible. The sea-faring lyrics are interesting; these guys are good story-tellers and there's no stupid descriptions of female body parts to tend with. As long as Livgren was with the band, they rocked; although, some might find the keys a bit overboard in places due to the CDs era.
Verified purchase: No
Prog meister’s Kansas best & most consistent offering
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This will be a nice addition to my collection
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
The sound dynamics with a stereo surround sound system are better than stereo. Some of the lyrics are a turnoff.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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