Kansas - Live at the Whisky
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Artist: KansasEdition: Music CD
Format: Live
CD Release Date: 1992-07-23
Music Label: Intersound Records
Soundtracks:
- Introduction
- 'Howlin' At The Moon' from Magnum Opus
- Paradox
- Point Of Know Return
- Song For America
- The Wall
- Hold On
- Dust In The Wind
- Miracles Out Of Nowhere
- Mysteries & Mayhem
- Portrait
- Carry On Wayward Son
- Down The Road
- Bonus Track: Lonely Street
Music reviews of Live at the Whisky
Music Review: Incredible Musicianship...raspy vocals
Rating: 3 Stars
Kansas is the world's greatest live band, since the early 1970s. They can absolutely blow anyone off the stage when it comes to playing. And let it be said that Steve Walsh is an amazing vocalist; in his prime, he was peerless in all of rock and roll. Alas, LIVE AT THE WHISKY does not find Walsh in his prime. The band plays as well as ever...the sound here is HUGE and extremely lively. Production by Drummer Phil Ehart and old school production cohort Jeff Glixman is absolutely perfect...honestly, the band hasn't sounded this good since 1977's POINT OF KNOW RETURN. (Yep, the band here even outplays itself from the TWO FOR THE SHOW days). Sadly, what could have been a complete sonic triumph is marred somewhat by Walsh's ragged, off-key croaking. In subsequent years, he seemed to re-gain form by the time FREAKS OF NATURE, ALWAYS NEVER THE SAME, and SOMEWHERE TO ELSEWHERE rolled around, but on this night, his voice just isn't quite up to the extremely demanding task of hitting those high notes. Still, Walsh has never lacked for passion and guts, and he gives this show his all. Ultimately, Walsh's sheer determination carries the day, for the most part. The band absolutely sizzles through vibrant versions of "Paradox" and the jamming "Point of Know Return." The celestial studio version of "Song for America" is replaced by a more aggressive, muscular approach on WHISKY that gives it renewed vitality. Man, just LISTEN to Phil Ehart drumming...flawless! Walsh, Ehart, Rich "Meatwall" Williams (guitar), and Billy Greer are joined by new bandmates: Greg Robert on keyboards and David Ragsdale (guitar and violin). Robert and Ragsdale greatly enhance the Kansas live sound...particularly when the violin kicks in. And, oh yes, a "special guest" makes an appearance on "Dust in the Wind" and "Carry On Wayward Son." It's band founder/guitarist KERRY LIVGREN! How sweet it is! There are a few painful moments, particularly with the higher-pitched ballads: the wheels come off vocally on "The Wall," "Hold On," and "Dust in the Wind," but these classic songs are redeemed by very strong instrumental performances by the band, particularly the interplay between Ragsdale's violin and the Livgren/Williams guitars on the latter. "Miracles Out of Nowhere" is reliably proggy and "Mysteries and Mayhem" is headbangingly raucous...with an interesting little boogie-woogie thrown in for fun. Walsh hams it up considerably with his vocals and the band sounds like a buzzsaw. Ehart kicks things up another notch with the crowd-pleasing "Portrait," and the band gives a simmering performance segueing into "Carry On Wayward Son." Again, the band absolutely crackles with energy and power, and Steve Walsh somehow manages to hold it all together vocally...it's definitely a killer version of this rousing Kansas chestnut. Usually, it would be time to call in the dogs and head for home, but Kansas still has some considerable fire left...an explosive version of "Down the Road" follows that blows away the SONG FOR AMERICA studio version. Walsh gets a litle winded on this "Zeppelin-meets-Charlie Daniels" rave-up, but he's pretty game nonetheless...and the band throws in some closing bars of "Magnum Opus" just for good measure to bring things to a rollicking conclusion. What a show! You can practically feel the sweat flying off of your CD changer as this one spins. As a bonus track, "Lonely Street" (Live-Cleveland, 1975) is included...this bluesy, simmering, intense track even exceeds the studio version...and Walsh's voice is in it's mid-70s pristine state. It's a nice little bonus for what is already a stellar live CD. Take all of this from a longtime "Wheathead" who saw the band live twice and has made listening to the band a 30-year habit. This CD isn't always easy to find, so grab it while you can.
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