Playlist: The Very Best of Kansas
Kansas · 2008
63 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · art rock
A sweeping blend of progressive rock and melodic anthems that showcase Kansas's lyrical depth and musical complexity.
Why this album works
This compilation album not only reintroduced Kansas's iconic sound to a new generation but also achieved commercial success by reaching the Billboard Top 200 chart. The selection of tracks reflects both their art rock roots and mainstream appeal, solidifying their legacy in classic rock history.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks reflective moments for quiet evenings sing-along anthems for gatherings
- Context
- By the time 'Playlist: The Very Best of Kansas' was released in 2008, the band had experienced multiple lineup changes and a decline in mainstream visibility since their peak in the late 1970s. This compilation serves as a retrospective collection, highlighting their most significant tracks from their extensive catalog, including classics like 'Carry On Wayward Son' and 'Dust in the Wind'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Survivor· Ann Wilson· Queen
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Can I Tell You 3:34
- 2 Song for America Standout 10:03
- 3 Icarus (Borne on Wings of Steel) 6:04
- 4 The Pinnacle 9:36
- 5 Carry On Wayward Son Standout 5:23
- 6 What’s on My Mind 3:28
- 7 Miracles Out of Nowhere 6:28
- 8 Point of No Return 3:12
- 9 Portrait (He Knew) 4:35
- 10 Dust in the Wind Standout 3:27
- 11 People of the South Wind 3:39
- 12 Hold On 3:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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