The Ultimate Kansas

by Kansas

The Ultimate Kansas cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: July 2002
  • Label: Epic Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 2:22:52
  • Community rating: 3.71/5 from 1 rating

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

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'The Ultimate Kansas' is a progressive rock compilation by Kansas, shaped by energetic, passionate moods. Its writing and arrangement lean on melodic, guitars elements, keeping the focus on the sound and construction of the material itself.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, guitars, rhythmic, accessible, loud

Tracklist

  1. Carry On Wayward Son (5:22)
  2. Song For America (10:01)
  3. The Wall (4:48)
  4. Lonely Street (5:42)
  5. Journey From Mariabronn (7:57)
  6. Child Of Innocence (4:31)
  7. Mysteries And Mayhem (4:12)
  8. The Pinnacle (9:34)
  9. Bringing It Back (3:33)
  10. Down The Road (3:44)
  11. What's On My Mind (3:28)
  12. Death Of Mother Nature Suite (7:53)
  13. Point Of Know Return (3:11)
  14. Cheyenne Anthem (6:53)
  15. Fight Fire With Fire (3:39)
  16. Dust In The Wind (3:26)
  17. Hold On (3:51)
  18. No One Together (6:57)
  19. Play The Game Tonight (3:26)
  20. Closet Chronicles (6:29)
  21. Sparks Of The Tempest (4:12)
  22. Portrait (He Knew) (4:32)
  23. On The Other Side (6:23)
  24. People Of The South Wind (3:37)
  25. A Glimpse Of Home (6:33)
  26. Magnum Opus (Live) (8:58)

Credits

  • Andy Lackow - illustration [front cover]
  • Phil Ehart - other [watchful eye], musician, written-by
  • Mark Unterberger - production manager [packaging manager]
  • John Jackson - project manager [project direction]
  • Dave Hope - musician, written-by
  • Kerry Livgren - musician, written-by
  • Rich Williams - musician, written-by
  • Robby Steinhardt - musician, written-by

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