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Leftoverture  (Audio CD) 
by Kansas

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The cover of 1976's Leftoverture pictures a bearded Da Vinci character composing reams of music score with a quill. Appropriate imagery for a band who combined the compositionally complex approach of British bands such as Genesis and Yes with solid Southern-rock jamming. Kansas wasn't new in '76--the group had escaped Topeka, Kansas, to record three prior albums, including the exciting Masque and Song for America. They joined the arena circuit via Leftoverture's "Carry On Wayward Son," an instant hit with its explosive vocal arrangement and indelible guitar riff. For straight-ahead rockers ("What's on Your Mind?") and ornate epics (the five-part suite "Magnum Opus"), guitarist Kerry Livgren and keyboardist Steve Walsh dramatically pair vocal harmonies over classical- and jazz-inspired structures. The 2001 expanded and remixed edition includes live versions of "Carry on Wayward Son" and "Cheyenne Anthem," as well as new liner notes by David Wild. --James Rotondi

Product Details:
Audio CD Release Date: May 22, 2001
Studio: Sony
Number Of Discs: 1
Format: Original recording remastered
Average Customer Rating: based on 61 reviews
Track Listing:
1. Carry On Wayward Son
2. The Wall
3. What's On My Mind
4. Miracles Out Of Nowhere
5. Opus Insert
6. Questions Of My Childhood
7. Cheyenne Anthem
8. Magnum Opus
9. Carry On Wayward Son (live)
10. Cheyenne Anthem (live)
 
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5Quite simply, an incredible, timeless American rock MASTERPIECE!  Nov 02, 2009
Great, quality music truly stands the test of time. Kansas 'Leftoverture' is a prime example. This was a 'tour de force' progressive rock performance when it came out in the 70's, and it still is now. In fact, considering the dearth of good 'free form' rock music these days, many would appreciate this killer release even more. As a 48 year young music afficionado of many genres, this is one of the few releases I purchased in every living format over the decades. First, as a high schooler, in album (LP) form, then 8-track tape, then cassette, then CD, and now even have it in MP3 form! I'm not going to say any more. If you like great, highly musical performances, do yourself a favor and pick up the remastered CD version of 'Leftoverture'. The sonics are much improved, as I can readily tell on my high-end 'Magnepan' (MG-12/QR) planar, hi-res speakers and McIntosh amp. Talk about an 'eargasm'! Steal it, borrow it, or buy it, and TURN IT UP!!!

5I love progressive rock, and I love Kansas  Aug 31, 2009
You want to know what "progressive" rock is, just listen to the Cheyenne Anthem from this disc. I have been of fan of Kansas since their first album (love Pilgrimage), and to this day their music just blows me away. I tell my kids who listen to (c)Rap music that I actually feel sorry for them, to not be be able to appreciate the true musicianship and prolific lyrics of bands like Kansas. This album is a true masterpiece.

5Doesn't Get Better Than This  Apr 14, 2009
Every song is a hit - classic Kansas at it's best. It's an album to devour.

5One of the best ever  Mar 05, 2009
I bought this on cassette in the 70's because I liked Carry On Wayward Son. Little did I know that this would become one of my favorite bands ever!! Over the years I bought it again on cassette, LP and twice on
CD when the remastered version came out. Those who like this CD will also love Masque which is as good if not better and also their debut CD.

5Great CD  Jan 09, 2009
I first bought this as an album back in 1976 when it first came out. I loved it then and I still love it now. My 14 yr. old son discovered "Carry on Wayward Son" this past summer and loved it so I bought him the CD for Christmas. He was estactic and told me how he loved "Kansas". He immediately downloaded the entire CD into in his IPOD so I get to use it in my car, as well. It's a classic at best so you can't go wrong with this CD. It's a keeper!!!

 
 
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