Song for America

by Kansas

Overview

Probably the most prog of Kansas albums, this one spotlights long, orchestrated songs and unusual time signatures. There is an extended 9/8 instrumental break in the middle of the title track. "Lamplight Symphony" offers long, orchestrated passages. When the energy is there, it is intense energy, such as "Down the Road" and "The Devil Game." The longer songs unfortunately can lose a passive listener but, all in all, this is a good (if not adolescent) recording for a group in this genre. [The 2004 reissue has improved sound, new liner notes, and two bonus tracks: the single edit of "Song for America" and a live version of "Down the Road" taken from a 1975 show at the Agora Ballroom in Cleveland.] ~ Mark W.B. Allender

Product Details

Release Date:	02/01/2008
Label:	Legacy / Epic/Legacy
UPC:	0886972400426
Rank:	36001

Tracks

1. Down the Road
2. Song for America
3. Lamplight Symphony
4. Lonely Street
5. The Devil Game
6. Incomudro -- Hymn to the Atman
7. Song for America
8. Down the Road

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Kansas   Primary Artist
Kerry Livgren   Keyboards,Guitar
Robby Steinhardt   Violin,Vocals
Phil Ehart   Drums
Rich Williams   Guitar
Dave Hope   Bass
Steve Walsh   Vocals,Keyboards

Technical Credits

Peter Lloyd   Paintings
Don Meehan   Preparation
Don Kirshner   Composer
Wally Gold   Producer
Jeff Glixman   Producer
Peter Granet   Engineer
Kansas   Arranger
Phil Ehart   Composer
R. Williams   Composer
Dave Hope   Composer
Steve Walsh   Composer
Tom Rabstenek   Mastering
Ed Lee   Art Direction
Kerry Livgren   Composer