Two for the Show

by Kansas

Two for the Show cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: October 1978
  • Label: Kirshner
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 2:28:22
  • Community rating: 3.86/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Steve Walsh, Phil Ehart, Kerry Livgren, Rich Williams, Robby Steinhardt, Dave Hope

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Capitalizing on the massive crossover success of 'Point of Know Return', this double live album validates the Midwestern quintet's status as a premier arena rock draw. The immaculate performances bridge classical symphonic ambition with arena-ready hard rock, proving their ability to execute highly complex arrangements flawlessly in a live setting.

Genres

Descriptors: Arena Rock, progressive, live, virtuosic, bombastic

Tracklist

  1. Song for America - Live 1977-1978 (7:28)
  2. Point of Know Return - Live 1977-1978 (3:07)
  3. Paradox - Live 1977-1978 (4:09)
  4. Icarus - Borne on Wings of Steel - Live 1977-1978 (5:58)
  5. Portrait (He Knew) - Live 1977-1978 (5:18)
  6. Carry on Wayward Son - Live 1977-1978 (4:38)
  7. Journey from Mariabronn - Live 1977-1978 (8:55)
  8. Dust in the Wind (Acoustic Guitar Solo) - Live 1977-1978 (6:17)
  9. Lonely Wind (Piano Solo) - Live 1977-1978 (4:29)
  10. Mysteries and Mayhem - Live 1977-1978 (4:00)
  11. Excerpt from "Lamplight Symphony" - Live 1977-1978 (2:38)
  12. The Wall - Live 1977-1978 (4:58)
  13. Magnum Opus - Live 1977-1978 (11:14)
  14. Hopelessly Human - Live 1977-1978 (8:42)
  15. Child of Innocence - Live 1977-1978 (7:47)
  16. Belexes - Live 1977-1978 (4:34)
  17. Cheyenne Anthem - Live 1977-1978 (6:55)
  18. Lonely Street - Live 1977-1978 (8:20)
  19. Miracles out of Nowhere - Live 1977-1978 (7:59)
  20. The Spider - Live 1977-1978 (7:41)
  21. Closet Chronicles - Live 1977-1978 (6:55)
  22. Down the Road - Live 1977-1978 (3:44)
  23. Sparks of the Tempest - Live 1977-1978 (5:19)
  24. Bringing It Back - Live 1977-1978 (7:07)

Credits

  • Dave Hope - bass, written-by
  • Rich Williams - guitar, written-by
  • Kerry Livgren - keyboards, guitar, written-by
  • DB Sound - lighting [sound & lights]
  • Delicate Acoustics - lighting [sound & lights]
  • P & B Lighting - lighting [sound & lights]
  • Phil Ehart - percussion, written-by
  • Robby Steinhardt - violin, vocals, written-by

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