Kansas – Point Of Know Return

Album Info

Artist: Kansas

Title: Point Of Know Return

Year: 1977

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Tracklist

  • 1. Point of Know Return (3:10)
  • 2. Paradox (3:50)
  • 3. The Spider (2:05)
  • 4. Portrait (He Knew) (4:36)
  • 5. Closet Chronicles (6:30)
  • 6. Lightning's Hand (4:24)
  • 7. Dust in the Wind (3:26)
  • 8. Sparks of the Tempest (4:15)
  • 9. Nobody's Home (4:40)
  • 10. Hopelessly Human (7:08)
  • 11. Sparks of the Tempest - Live at Pine Knob, Clarkston, MI - July 1978 (5:16)
  • 12. Portrait (He Knew) - Remix (4:49)

Review

Kansas’ Point of Know Return, released in 1977, is a bold journey through the heart of classic rock, overflowing with theatrical flair and technical prowess. The title track, “Point of Know Return,” hooks you with its driving rhythm and soaring vocals, setting the tone for an album that’s all about exploring life’s big questions with a sense of adventure.

“Dust in the Wind” is, of course, the iconic ballad here—quiet yet profound, it reflects on life’s fleeting nature with acoustic beauty that’s both haunting and timeless. Kansas balances this introspective mood with prog-rock epics like “Closet Chronicles” and “The Spider,” where they unleash complex instrumentals and impressive, layered arrangements.

Point of Know Return isn’t just an album; it’s a journey. With its fusion of rock, classical, and folk influences, it showcases Kansas at their creative peak. This record is ambitious, larger than life, and a quintessential piece of the ’70s rock era. - Jake