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About this product
Product Identifiers
Record LabelMusic On Vinyl, IMT
UPC8718469533664
eBay Product ID (ePID)8046043728
Product Key Features
FormatRecord
Release Year2014
GenreRock
ArtistKansas
Release TitlePoint of Know Return
Dimensions
Item Height0.22 in
Item Weight0.89 lb
Item Length12.23 in
Item Width12.23 in
Additional Product Features
Number of Tracks10
Country/Region of ManufactureNetherlands
Tracks1.1 Point of Know Return 1.2 Paradox 1.3 The Spider 1.4 Portrait (He Knew) 1.5 Closet Chronicles 1.6 Lightning's Hand 1.7 Dust in the Wind 1.8 Sparks of the Tempest 1.9 Nobody's Home 1.10 Hopelessly Human
"Point of Know Return" showcases Kansas' Balanced, Accessible, and Mature Sound Without Losing Their Progressive Rock Roots.
"Point of No Return" is the fifth studio album by American rock band Kansas, released in 1977. The album is considered a quintessential Kansas album, picking up where their previous album "Leftoverture" left off and refining the band's sound. It is the zenith of the band's popularity, reaching #4 on the album charts and launching Kansas' one and only major headlining tour.
Musically, the album continues with a strong, highly melodic, and very accessible tone. Despite most classic rock artists migrating towards simpler, more accessible music at the time, Kansas was one of the last stubborn holdouts to compose pure prog rock. The band managed to compose some of their most popular, enduring, and radio-friendly songs on this album, even while going against the stream.
The album's rich arrangements and frantic movement are counterbalanced by the subtle and calm "Dust in the Wind," which would become one of the band's most recognizable songs. The song "Point of Know Return" distills the group’s adventurous sound into three compact minutes and is considered a great track that crossed the line between commercialism and substance.
However, the album was not without its criticisms. Some critics noted that the lyrics were a "wan and ridiculous rehash of the bargain-basement exoticism" and that the band struggled "to maintain a healthy balance of progression" Despite these criticisms, the band's ensemble playing was strong and purposeful, and their interplay and superior musicianship made this both an enjoyable and important album.
In conclusion, "Point of No Return" is a significant album in Kansas' discography, showcasing their ability to balance prog rock and pop elements. Despite some criticisms, the album's strong melodies, rich arrangements, and memorable songs have ensured its enduring popularity.