Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)I have been a hard core Kansas fan for many years. As much as I like Steve Walsh in his prime (no better voice in Rock/Prog)and the classic Kansas albums that seem to be on everyone's top list such as Leftoverture and Point of Know Return, AND even think that Masque and Monolith are strong efforts, I really think Vinyl Confessions is a very solid album. Put aside any bias toward your lead vocalist of choice and listen to the strong compositions and well crafted production. Listen to some new direction in instrumentation along side the usual stellar players; Listen to some urgency, inspiration and direction in the lyrical content. I believe that a fresh, unbiased listen will reveal a very strong, cohesive work worthy of at least a few accolades.
As a Christian, I confess the worldview in the lyrics has strong appeal but the music, passion and artistry are evident the lyrics notwithstanding. Ironically, I think that it is this same worldview in the lyrics that causes many to be turned off from this very artistic offering. Why is it that some can listen to all kinds of philosophies in music, both agreeable and disagreeable, and still appreciate the artistry, but as soon as Christian lyrics come into play, all of a sudden it cannot be tolerated or at least it is relegated to a lower tier.
My honest opinion is that Vinyl Confessions is worthy of better consideration among the list of Kansas albums and certainly represents the most thematic and cohesive effort of Kansas' latter days. The only complaint I have is that the sonic quality of the current CD version is vastly inferior to the vinyl album. Remastering is greatly needed and deserved. Hopefully Sony will come through some day soon.
- Scriptor
Click Here to see more reviews about: Vinyl Confessions
0 comments:
Post a Comment