Somewhere to Elsewhere
Kansas · 2000
68 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · art rock
A seamless blend of intricate melodies and progressive rock textures that evoke a sense of nostalgia and exploration.
Why this album works
The album received positive reviews for its ambitious musicality and lyrical depth, charting at number 68 on the Billboard 200. It is notable for being part of a resurgence in interest for progressive rock at the turn of the millennium, influencing a new generation of musicians while appealing to longtime fans of the genre.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks nostalgic melodies inviting exploration patient unfolding of intricate layers
- Context
- Released in 2000, 'Somewhere to Elsewhere' marked Kansas's return after a long hiatus following their previous studio album, 'Power.' This record came during a period when the band was seeking to reconnect with their progressive roots while embracing contemporary sounds. The lineup included original members alongside newer faces, indicating a blending of past and present influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Survivor· Ann Wilson· Queen
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Icarus II Standout 7:17
- 2 When the World Was Young Standout 5:50
- 3 Grand Fun Alley 4:38
- 4 The Coming Dawn (Thanatopsis) 5:44
- 5 Myriad Standout 8:55
- 6 Look at the Time 5:37
- 7 Disappearing Skin Tight Blues 7:02
- 8 Distant Vision 8:48
- 9 Byzantium 4:15
- 10 Not Man Big 8:39
- 11 Geodesic Dome 1:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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