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Special Limited Deluxe Collector s Edition / Remastered - Sound shaped from 24 BIT digital technology by Jon Astley (the Who, Judas Priest, Eric Clapton etc) 12 page full colour booklet 4,000 word essay, enhanced artwork, memorabilia, rare photos and full artist involvement. KANSAS, DESPITE the fact that they were relatively unheard of in Europe, were one of America s most successful rock bands during the mid to late 70s. Their brand of progressive pomp rock had spawned several multi platinum albums and hit singles, including the ubiquitous radio staples Carry On Wayward Son and Dust In The Wind . However, by the early 80s all was not well within the Kansas camp. Singer Steve Walsh had elected to leave the band, paving way for the appointment of a new vocalist, the previously unknown John Elephante. Recorded in Los Angeles at Chateau Recorders with producer Ken Scott (Supertramp, Jeff Beck) and featuring Queen s Roger Taylor on backing vocals, the band crafted a winning slice of melodic rock with all the twists and turns that you might expect from such masterful musicians. Vinyl Confessions , originally released in 1982, manages to remain true to the roots of Kansas, while at the same time noticeably moving from the band s traditional sound of the 70s into the more AOR-friendly 80s. The impact of spiritualism on this version of Kansas can certainly be heard in the lyrics, too, but it would be wrong to define this album as a Christian record. It doesn t attempt to bludgeon you to death with its message and, above all, it doesn t neglect the most important thing of all, which is, of course, the music.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This album always gets put down. No Steve Walsh , too religious etc etc. I love Steve and i hate religion (all of it) but it does not affect my enjoyment of one of the best melodic rock albums I've ever heard. The production is superb , the songs are superb. There is less progressive leanings of the earlier Kansas work but this album is very varied. If you judge it on it's own merits and don't compare it to Leftoverture etc etc and if you love melodic rock and AOR there's a good chance you'll love this. There are some religious lyrics but they are just one man's view. I love the band Black Widow and they sing about the devil and i don't like him either. Listen to the music , it's great.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Amazon review says they have very spiritual lyrics but they don't attempt to bludgeon you. Well, they do - it is a very evangelical album - you must choose Christ, etc. But I always appreciated the honesty and forthrightness. Of course I have always considered myself a Christian - so I would not be offended.
Still - a great great album for it's time, especially for a Christian just getting into rock again after some years on evangelical island.
But, do they bludgeon? Read for yourself.
Underneath the sky of blue, it's a time of choosing
Everybody's holding on, to what they're losing
But it all works out okay, if you give your life away
To the one who's holding fast, it's a promise that will last
[Chorus]
You're caught in a crossfire
Of a greater love than man has ever known
Caught in a crossfire
And you've got to choose which way you're gonna go
Caught in a crossfire
In a world of darkness turn to the light
Time's disappearing, all that you're fearing
Dreamers awaken, chances are taken away
There isn't any in-between, there's no escaping
If you step across the line, it's illuminating
And the words are clear and true
And they all were meant for you
For you harvest what you sow, so where you gonna go
[Chorus]
There's no pretending no other ending
All is forgiven, if you are living anew
Everybody faces it, now or later
You can't get around it, 'cause it's human nature
And deep within the hardest heart
There is something there that knows
There's a hunger life can never fill
'Til you face the one who rose
[Chorus]
Time's disappearing, all that you're fearing
Dreamers awaken, chances are taken
There's no pretending no other ending
All is forgiven, if you are living anew, living anew
I think this is one of the most "buttonhole-ing" songs on the disc but also look up the lyrics to Borderline.
Great disc none the less. Would sold a lot more had it not been so Christian.
Still - a great great album for it's time, especially for a Christian just getting into rock again after some years on evangelical island.
But, do they bludgeon? Read for yourself.
Underneath the sky of blue, it's a time of choosing
Everybody's holding on, to what they're losing
But it all works out okay, if you give your life away
To the one who's holding fast, it's a promise that will last
[Chorus]
You're caught in a crossfire
Of a greater love than man has ever known
Caught in a crossfire
And you've got to choose which way you're gonna go
Caught in a crossfire
In a world of darkness turn to the light
Time's disappearing, all that you're fearing
Dreamers awaken, chances are taken away
There isn't any in-between, there's no escaping
If you step across the line, it's illuminating
And the words are clear and true
And they all were meant for you
For you harvest what you sow, so where you gonna go
[Chorus]
There's no pretending no other ending
All is forgiven, if you are living anew
Everybody faces it, now or later
You can't get around it, 'cause it's human nature
And deep within the hardest heart
There is something there that knows
There's a hunger life can never fill
'Til you face the one who rose
[Chorus]
Time's disappearing, all that you're fearing
Dreamers awaken, chances are taken
There's no pretending no other ending
All is forgiven, if you are living anew, living anew
I think this is one of the most "buttonhole-ing" songs on the disc but also look up the lyrics to Borderline.
Great disc none the less. Would sold a lot more had it not been so Christian.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I have recently started to listern to Kansas via albums Leftoverture, Point Of No Return, The Essential Kansas and the live recording Two For The Show.
It has taken me sometime to warm to their type of rock music which is often keyboard driven with guitars, strong lead vocals, harmonies and excellent violin playing.
I understand that in the early 1980s Kerry Livgren embraced Christianity and other band members did the same or were not adverse to Kerry's faith affecting their work.
However lead singer, Steve Walsh, decided this was not for him.
To me Vinyl Confessions presents a Kansas with more substance, however the album does not take a heavy approach due to their new found beliefs.
So their original strengths remain plus some deeper spiritual truths.
Outstanding track is the closer, Crossfire.
Like a number of Kansas albums this one awaits remastering and bonus tracks would also be welcome !
It has taken me sometime to warm to their type of rock music which is often keyboard driven with guitars, strong lead vocals, harmonies and excellent violin playing.
I understand that in the early 1980s Kerry Livgren embraced Christianity and other band members did the same or were not adverse to Kerry's faith affecting their work.
However lead singer, Steve Walsh, decided this was not for him.
To me Vinyl Confessions presents a Kansas with more substance, however the album does not take a heavy approach due to their new found beliefs.
So their original strengths remain plus some deeper spiritual truths.
Outstanding track is the closer, Crossfire.
Like a number of Kansas albums this one awaits remastering and bonus tracks would also be welcome !
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