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SOMEWHERE TO ELSEWHERE is destined to take its place as a landmark in the career of art rock veterans Kansas. Here the Topeka natives reunite where there's "no place like home," to create their first studio album with all-original members in 17 years. Recorded in a home-built studio on guitarist Kerry Livgren's farm, this collection returns the band to the heartland sound and crafted arrangements that made it a household name in the '70s.
The WWII-inspired epic "Icarus II" opens with a majestic intro, setting the tone for an heroic tale, while "The Coming Dawn (Thanatopsis)" is an inspiring ballad that single-handedly recaptures the essence of the classic Kansas sound, and "Myriad" brims with all the progressive elements that inspired countless like-minded acts in the '80s and '90s. While his voice has roughened slightly around the edges, vocalist Steve Walsh hasn't lost any of his fire and emotion, as evidenced by tracks such as "Distant Vision" and "Byzantium," both of which have roots that can be traced back to the band's LEFTOVERTURE era.
Recorded at Grandyzine Studio, Berryton, Kansas.
Personnel: Robbie Steinhardt (vocals, violin, viola, background vocals); Billy Greer (vocals, bass guitar, background vocals); Steve Walsh (vocals, background vocals); Kerry Livgren (guitar, keyboards); Dave Hope (bass guitar).
Audio Mixers: Kerry Livgren; Brad Aaron.
Recording information: GrandyZine Recording, Co., Berrytown, KS.
Personnel: Robby Steinhardt (vocals, violin, viola); Billy Greer (vocals, bass); Steve Walsh (vocals); Kerry Livgren (guitar, keyboards); Richard Williams (guitar); Dave Hope (bass); Phil Ehart (drums).
Producers: Phil Ehart, Kerry Livgren, Richard Williams.
Somewhere To Elsewhere Music | List Price | $16.98 (You save $2.43) | | Category | Rock Albums, Classic Rock CDs, Rock/Pop, Progressive, Art Rock | | Label | Magna Carta | | Orig Year | 2000 | | All Time Sales Rank |  7410  | | CD Universe Part number | 1165985 | | Catalog number | 59050 | | Discs | 2 | | Release Date | Jul 11, 2000 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Engineer | Kerry Livgren; Brad Aaron | | Personnel | Steve Walsh - vocals
Phil Ehart - drums
Kerry Livgren - guitar, keyboards
Dave Hope - bass guitar
Billy Greer - vocals, bass guitar, background vocals
Robby Steinhardt - vocals, violin, viola
Richard Williams - guitar
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Kansas Somewhere To Elsewhere Songs Somewhere To Elsewhere Music Review Average Rating: (4.2 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Long Songs
This is the classic Kansas sound from the days of Lefoverture, yet the songs are very long and sometimes tend to wander somewhat aimlessly. Nice listening if you have some idle time. Steve Walsh has a little rougher edge to his voice but he can still bring it.
Submitted by ernie54 (Tovey, IL) 
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I love Kansas. They have been my favorite American band since their inception. This record was very enjoyable. The only reason I didn;t give it 5 starts is because they kept reaching back to revisit old themes. I believe they still have enough creativity to avoid having to draw upon old themes to make a record. They are incredible musicians and song writers and should be able to provide us with "new" material. And the new material on the record is awesome, keep it coming please!
Submitted by kevin (Olympia, WA. USA)
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That's songs for eternity !!!
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 Not good at all!
Outside of "Icarus II" and "Distant Vision", this album is a complete and utter disappointment. There is no soul or range of emotion in the material, which was written by Kerry Livgren. The tone of the cd is extremely one dimensional. There is nothing like the lite funk of "Two Cents Worth" from MASQUE, or the musicianship of "The Spider" from POKR. Since Steve Walsh did not write any of the songs, the balance that was present on KANSAS' best releases is gone.
Since Steve is retired from writing now, the chances of a new vibrant recording from this once great band are zero.
Submitted by Bleu (Tn, USA)
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The Passion of Kansas Returns!!
By far, some of the best Kansas music ever recorded..no pop rock here, just pure talent, incredible lyrics, and a great mix of music. It's nice to see all the original members contributing to this release, and it shows off the magic and passion the band once had...and still does!!!
Submitted by Steve (Jupiter, FL)
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