Kansas - Freaks of Nature
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Artist: KansasEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1995-05-30
Music Label: Intersound Records
Soundtracks:
- I Can Fly
- Desperate Times
- Hope Once Again
- Black Fathom
- Under The Knife
- Need
- Freaks Of Nature
- Cold Grey Morning
- Peaceful And Warm
Music reviews of Freaks of Nature
Music Review: KANSAS Music that Definitely Grows on You
Rating: 3 Stars
KANSAS - Freaks of Nature (1995) (*** ) 9 tracks (45:22)
Freaks of Nature is not an album that I went out purchased. I actually acquired it quite by accident. I had purchased a 2-disc Import of what I thought was Live KANSAS music featuring the London Symphony Orchestra. To my surprise, the second disc was studio material. I later figured out it was Freaks of Nature (see my review of Dust in the Wind by KANSAS).
I listened to the disc maybe once, and then forgot about it. I was much too busy enjoying all the newly remastered versions of KANSAS's first 5 albums. This 1995 release just couldn't compete with that. But, after a few years, I decided to do a comprehensive review of all the KANSAS albums I owned. This brought me back to Freaks of Nature again, and this time I began to "appreciate" some of the songs on here. Like some other reviewers have noted, the opening track, I Can Fly, is pretty bad. Once you get passed it, there are some really good modern KANSAS tunes here. I enjoyed Desperate Times, Hope Once Again, Black Fathom Four, the title track, and especially Peaceful And Warm. The last track is very reminiscent of early KANSAS, beginning with acoustic guitar and violin.
Since I don't own a regular release version, I don't know what band members contributed to this exactly, but here are the line-up changes as I understand: they had Dave Ragsdale playing violin, Billy Greer on bass, and Greg Robert playing additional keyboards. Luckily, we also have Steve Walsh back on vocals, along with other original members Rich Williams (guitar) and Phil Ehart (drums). Just no Kerry Livgren, but he had not been with the band for about 10 years now.
I can only recommend this to KANSAS fans. The band's best work is by far their first 5 years of output. But, if you grew up listening to the early KANSAS and are longing for more music, this is a nice addition to your collection. There are some real gems here, just not as "classic" as the early stuff.
Best tracks: Peaceful And Warm & Black Fathom Four
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