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Track Listings
| 1. Carry On Wayward Son |
| 2. Point Of Know Return |
| 3. Fight Fire With Fire |
| 4. Dust In The Wind |
| 5. Song For America |
| 6. Hold On |
| 7. No One Together |
| 8. Play The Game Tonight |
| 9. The Wall |
| 10. The Pinnacle |
| 11. The Devil Game |
| 12. Closet Chronicles |
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Here, unfortunately, is a simple-minded greatest hits collection from a band known for concept albums, not singles. This Arista collection will please fans of the group's best known tracks: "Carry On My Wayward Son," "Dust in the Wind," "Point of Know Return," and the maudlin 1982 hit "Play the Game Tonight." But the digital remixes of "The Wall" and "Wayward Son" from 1976's Leftoverture are superfluous (the originals sounded warmer) and the absence of any tracks from the band's self-titled debut and the excellent Masque is inexcusable, albeit commercially safe. The song sequence also leaves a lot to be desired: the jump from 1975's Genesis-like "Song for America" to the corporate pop of 1984's "Perfect Lover" is jarring at best, and does little to make the case that Kansas deserves any more than the belittled reputation they've unfortunately inherited. --James Rotondi
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Jay
Format:Audio CD
I recently ordered and received "Best of Kansas". The poor recording quality made it difficult for me listen through the whole C.D. The two songs that I bought the CD for lacked depth and seemed very "flat". I would not recommend this particular recording.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I've been KANSAS fans for over 20 years.They had ups and downs.I think this CD is a best introductory for the beginner for AMERICAN PROGRESSIVE ROCKS.This band's pop sides are strongly stressed in this hit collection.If you are a DIEHARD fans KANSAS,dig another fulllength albums.So many long time complex pieces are omitted here.This GREAT BAND can't be told with only this CD.This is a good main gate for the AMERICAN PROG-ROCK SEEKERS.
Format:Audio CD
The Best of Kansas is OK. For the casual fan, maybe more than OK. But for the long time hardcore fan, we like the songs, but like the songs that never "charted" a lot too. I do wish that someone credible would review the albums for Amazon. "Carry On Wayward Son," NOT Carry on My Wayward Son." Others have pointed out the other flaws in this dismissive and misinformed (or not informed at all) review. Kansas has a lot to offer aside from what's on this collection, but a good introduction to the band if a newcomer. Oh, and Kansas has NEVER done anything even close to a "concept album" as the reviewer says. Well, "In the Spirit of Things" was loosley a concept album, but that was released in 1988.
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The best is decent.
I must say, there are a number of classic rock hits on here, but none of them excite me very much. I probably wouldn't even own this if it wasn't for "Dust In The Wind". Read more
Published on July 11 2004 by H3@+h
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The Autobiography of a Supergroup
Each track on this handy compilation embodies all of the genuine elements that made Kansas one of the all-time greats, consisting of the Topeka-homegrown innocence (without the... Read more
Published on Dec 17 2003 by Bud Sturguess
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best of the Best!
This is the first Kansas album that I bought and all I can say is that it is SO good and definitely the best album to start with if you're interested in Kansas. Read more
Published on Dec 1 2003 by Mike Coleman
3.0 out of 5 stars
Columbia revamps this album and improves it 100% but still..
The original issue of this album, released in 1984, was attrocious. It contained the big hits (Wayward Son, Dust, Hold On) and a few key album rock staples (Point of Know Return,... Read more
Published on Oct 27 2003 by David Pearlman
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great intro to Kansas
This remastered version of their Greatest Hits is the perfect introduction to the prog/rock group Kansas. Read more
Published on Sep 11 2003 by Vilbs
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good, but not Best
While this set does have many of the famous and less famous Kansas tracks from the CBS/Sony era, it is missing everything from the MCA and later years. Read more
Published on Jun 20 2003
3.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT BAND. ODD OMISSIONS.
I'm not going to join your feud as it's none of my business. I've got my own internet war raging in the video section mostly (starting with ALIEN and ALIENS; although the poor... Read more
Published on Mar 26 1999 by paris@WebTV.Net
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hey, Amazon...your review is way off the mark!
(A special thank you to my buddy Steve Simpson for letting me log on and sound off.) To James Rotondi, the designated Amazon reviewer for the "Best of Kansas" CD: With... Read more
Published on Mar 10 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb overview of a superb band's superb songs!
Rejoice, Kansas fans! One of rock's most enduring bands celebrates its 25th recording anniversary with a superb re-mastering of its popular BEST OF Collection. Read more
Published on Mar 10 1999
1.0 out of 5 stars
Dust in the Wind: Worst song ever, or just very close?
Pop Kulcher Review: According to Amazon.Com, people who bought this cd also bought greatest hits collections from Boston, Journey, Foreigner, and Styx. Read more
Published on Mar 9 1999 by Pop Kulcher
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