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Overview
Kansas hired Bob Ezrin to tighten up their sound for 1988's In the Spirit of Things. In a strange way, the timing was opportune, since they had a hit in 1986's Power, and 1988 was welcome to veterans, thanks to the boom of classic rock radio stations and the rejuvenating power of the CD. And, give 'em credit -- they wound up with an album that's arguably more focused than their '70s highlights. That doesn't mean it's on par, since they can't deliver a hit single as good as "Carry On Wayward Son" and "Point of Know Return," and whatever remnants of humor they had are gone, as this is doggedly somber. Still, they're musically more adept, thanks to Ezrin and guitarist Steve Morse, which is welcome. That doesn't mean it's an unqualified success, however, since the cavernous, DDD-wannabe production screams 1988 even more than Leftoverture epitomizes 1976. Nevertheless, In the Spirit of Things remains one of the group's more consistent albums and easily a latter-day highlight. (By the way, Brendan O'Brien, a superstar producer of the '90s, working with Pearl Jam and Stone Temple Pilots, recorded this record.) ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Product Details
Release Date: | 01/01/1995 |
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Label: | Mca |
UPC: | 0076732625422 |
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Album Credits
Performance Credits
Kansas Primary ArtistSouthern California Community Choir Choir/Chorus
Steve Croes Keyboards,Synclavier
Billy Greer Bass,Vocals
Christopher Yavelow Synthesizer,Kurzweil Synthesizer
Bob Ezrin Percussion,Vocals (Background),Vocals
Greg Robert Vocals,Keyboards,Vocals (Background)
Terry Brock Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Steve Morse Guitar,Vocals
John Pierce Bass,Fretless Bass
Phil Ehart Drums
Rich Williams Guitar
Ricky Keller Synthesizer
James Cleveland Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Steve Walsh Vocals,Keyboards
Technical Credits
Albert Hammond ComposerH. Kleinfeld Composer
Daniel Fitzgerald Research
Robert Hrycyna Technical Supervisor,Production Supervisor
Jon Crossland Stylist
Storm Thorgerson Art Direction
Glenn Wexler Photography
Bob Ezrin Producer,Composer,Mixing,Arranger,Engineer
Bob Loftus Engineer
Edd Miller Assistant Engineer
Paul Maxon Producer,Photography
Lawrence Fried Assistant Engineer
Greg Robert Keyboard Programming
Stan Katayama Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Stephen Marcussen Mastering
Steve Morse Composer
D. Huff Composer
M. Spiro Composer
Greg Ladanyi Mixing,Engineer,Producer
Doug Sax Mastering
Dennis Morgan Composer
Howard Kleinfeld Composer
Jordan Composer
Mark Spiro Composer
Kansas Arranger
Phil Ehart Composer,Producer
Ricky Keller Drum Programming,Keyboard Programming
Michael Dan Ehmig Composer
Brendan O'Brien Engineer
Dann Huff Composer
Antonia Armato Composer
Antonina Armato Composer
Bruce Gaitsch Composer
Marc Jordan Composer
Tony May Photography
Steve Walsh Composer
Jack Adams Equipment Assistant
Garth Richardson Mixing,Engineer
M. Ehmig Composer
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