fraroc Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Kansas is definitely one of the most talented bands out there. I'd even say that they're just as talented as Rush. Kansas was one of the first bands to implement the violin into rock music and have it be a forefront instrument. Despite many Kansas fans saying that the original six were the best lineup, I love the lineups of the 1990s also. Especially because in that time period, they got David Ragsdale to play both the violin and the guitar. Some good examples of how amazing this band is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Kansas's 70's run was outstanding. 80's onward......well they lost ground and never recovered. Love the 70'sa run though. Mick 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Kansas's 70's run was outstanding. 80's onward......well they lost ground and never recovered. Love the 70'sa run though. Mick Yeah I agree. The 70s music is awesome. After about Audio-Visions things went down hill. My favorite album of theirs is Song for America. The bass tone on that album is sublime. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraroc Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 I've seen them live five times since 2010 and every time, they've gotten better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Kansas is good, man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your_Lion Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Kansas's 70's run was outstanding. 80's onward......well they lost ground and never recovered. Love the 70'sa run though. Mick Yeah I agree. The 70s music is awesome. After about Audio-Visions things went down hill. My favorite album of theirs is Song for America. The bass tone on that album is sublime.Song for America is my favourite, too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Kansas is a great band. From the debut right up to Vinyl Confessions they never put a foot wrong. Hugely talented. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraroc Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Their 1995 Freaks Of Nature album is amazing though. So far, it's the only studio release with David Ragsdale on violin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorkingAllTheTime Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I think there are a lot of Rush fans who also like Kansas. Something to do with musicianship.... ;) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I quite like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Is this an old thread? We've had a few KANSAS threads... http://www.therushforum.com/index.php?/topic/24677-great-old-kansas-vid-from-1974/page__hl__kansas#entry2986946 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 The first 5 KANSAS albums are the best ones, along with the live album Two For the Show, (especially the double CD edition). Here though is an underrated KANSAS album from the 80's that I really enjoy: http://www.rockcandyrecords.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Kansas%20Vinyl%20Confessions.jpg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 That was the last album good before the slide. Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 That was the last album good before the slide. Mick I quite like Power with Steve Morse and Steve Walsh back in the fold. And Drastic Measures is solid as long as you try not to think of it as a KANSAS album. I have the new Rock Candy CD editions of VC and DM so my vinyls are finally at rest and maybe one day they'll make a confession or two... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I have tried and tried and tried and tried and tried and tried and tried and tried... ...and tried and tried and tried... ...to get into this band, but I can't. All the talent this band has is undeniable, but I just cannot enjoy them. I dunno why, but they just...suck... I like bits and pieces, but they really grate on me after a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I have tried and tried and tried and tried and tried and tried and tried and tried... ...and tried and tried and tried... ...to get into this band, but I can't. All the talent this band has is undeniable, but I just cannot enjoy them. I dunno why, but they just...suck... I like bits and pieces, but they really grate on me after a while.I feel that way about Styx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I feel about about a large portion of Springsteen. There's his first 4 then mounds of filler. (Sorry Segue :outtahere: Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your_Lion Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I have tried and tried and tried and tried and tried and tried and tried and tried... ...and tried and tried and tried... ...to get into this band, but I can't. All the talent this band has is undeniable, but I just cannot enjoy them. I dunno why, but they just...suck... I like bits and pieces, but they really grate on me after a while.You never know...you might pull a "Segue" and suddenly they'll be your favourite band. You've stopped surprising me now :D 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) I have tried and tried and tried and tried and tried and tried and tried and tried... ...and tried and tried and tried... ...to get into this band, but I can't. All the talent this band has is undeniable, but I just cannot enjoy them. I dunno why, but they just...suck... I like bits and pieces, but they really grate on me after a while.You never know...you might pull a "Segue" and suddenly they'll be your favourite band. You've stopped surprising me now :D Sometimes you have to hear a band or a particular piece of music at the right time in your life to really get them. I've had that happen with books too. Try to read something and just can't get into it and then maybe years later I'll try again and love it. Edited August 23, 2014 by EagleMoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I have tried and tried and tried and tried and tried and tried and tried and tried... ...and tried and tried and tried... ...to get into this band, but I can't. All the talent this band has is undeniable, but I just cannot enjoy them. I dunno why, but they just...suck... I like bits and pieces, but they really grate on me after a while.You never know...you might pull a "Segue" and suddenly they'll be your favourite band. You've stopped surprising me now :D We're all just waiting, lol We KNOW it's coming. and the "Segue" is not a slow process. it is literally in the blink of an eye, lol Mick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I feel about about a large portion of Springsteen. There's his first 4 then mounds of filler. (Sorry Segue :outtahere: MickI feel even worse about Springsteen, his whole career is just one big yawn... :zzz: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I feel about about a large portion of Springsteen. There's his first 4 then mounds of filler. (Sorry Segue :outtahere: MickI feel even worse about Springsteen, his whole career is just one big yawn... :zzz: i really do enjoy those first 4 then.......yawn. There's nothing worse then an artist who insists on making a career out the same album. Which is my big issue with Springsteen. It all sounds the same. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I basically have had a rubbish day.. then I take a peek here and see how much you all have noticed how flaky my convictions to an opinion are... ...and I cheered up 100%! Ok...here's the deal...I will try another Kansas album this week. Or maybe just give that No Return (whatsitcalled?) album another spin... Only two bands I can think of that I have ALWAYS hated are Nickleback and McFly. So I has the faith my mind can be swayed in (1, 2, 3...) KANSAS ARE THE BEST BAND I HAVE EVER HEARD! OMYDAYSOMYDAYSOMYDAYS!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 As for Bruce Sprigsteen... ...that dude is the bomb! I adore his first four albums the most, I have hundreds of officially unreleased demos/lost songs that I WORSHIP and everything post DOTEOT has its moments...with The Ghost Of Tom Joad, Magic and Lucky Town being particular faves... I haven't really been into him for a while now, I cannot bear his music at present. But when I am in the mood for some Brucey...expect to see like ten albums of his in one day in the Albums I've Liste... thread hahaha! Like Rush, if I am itching to hear The Boss, it won't be scratched completely until I have spent everyday for six months playing him on constant rotation. But right now my obsession is Lacuna Coil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I basically have had a rubbish day.. then I take a peek here and see how much you all have noticed how flaky my convictions to an opinion are... ...and I cheered up 100%! Ok...here's the deal...I will try another Kansas album this week. Or maybe just give that No Return (whatsitcalled?) album another spin... Only two bands I can think of that I have ALWAYS hated are Nickleback and McFly. So I has the faith my mind can be swayed in (1, 2, 3...) KANSAS ARE THE BEST BAND I HAVE EVER HEARD! OMYDAYSOMYDAYSOMYDAYS!! FWIW, My favorite Kansas album is Song For America. Have you listened to that one? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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