Track Listings (7) - Disc #1| All Artists: Steve Walsh Title: Schemer Dreamer Members Wishing: 5 Total Copies: 0 Label: Phantom Sound & Vision Release Date: 11/21/1996 Album Type: Import Genre: Pop Style: Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 766483155926 |
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Digitally remastered edition of this 1980 album from the Kansas frontman. Kansas were one of the most successful American Rock bands during the 1970s. Their carefully constructed brand of Progressive Rock managed to not o... more » |
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Album Description Digitally remastered edition of this 1980 album from the Kansas frontman. Kansas were one of the most successful American Rock bands during the 1970s. Their carefully constructed brand of Progressive Rock managed to not only appeal to album buyers but to also deliver hit singles. Inevitably, Kansas' success led to some its members looking for further opportunities and, following a solo album from guitarist Kerry Livgren, vocalist Steve Walsh was the second member to branch out and record an album of his own. Taking his cue from their most successful record Point Of Know Return, the emphasis was on shorter more accessible tracks but was still imbued with supreme instrumental agility and, of course, his signature vocal. Several members of the band helped out (Kerry Livgren, Phil Ehart and Rich Williams) as well as members of Dixie Dregs, including guitarist Steve Morse who, ironically, went on to join Kansas in 1986. Rock Candy. 2010. Similar CDs
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CD ReviewsThe other half of Audio-visions? Patrick the rogue | NC, USA | 05/07/2005 (4 out of 5 stars) "I saw a remark somewhere, I think from Robby Steinhardt, the violinist for Kansas, that the Kansas album of 1980 (Audio-visions) had suffered because both Kerry Livgren and Steve Walsh had kept their best material for their own solo albums. One can only agree that the best from Schemer-Dreamer by Steve Walsh, Seeds of Change by Kerry Livgren, and Audio-visions by Kansas, would have resulted in one phenomenal album. Fortunately for us fans we have all three and can consider 1980 to be a banner year. The production and musical choices on this album are very close to the sound of classic Kansas, though lacking many of the progressive rock elements that were normally supplied by Kerry Livgren. Wait Until Tomorrow however would fit on a Kansas album without a blink; changes in mood, expressive, well crafted lyrics - the song begins with soft voice and piano and builds to a desperate jam-filled crescendo. The ballad Just How it Feels, a tribute to his grandparents, is possibly the most poignantly beautiful and touching song ever sung or written by Steve, reminiscent of Lonely Wind, from Kansas' first album, more than Dust in the Wind. The foot stomping, piano punching rocker Every Step of the Way is Steve's autobiographical statement - would have been Kansas' answer to Boston's Rock and Roll Band. The energetic You Think You Got It Made was included on Kansas' Audiovisions tour playlist, was played pretty much exactly as it sounds on the album and fit in very well, testifying to how close to Kansas the sound is. Any Kansas fan will find much to love here. The sound is definitely in the vein of Monolith/Audiovisions Kansas rather than Steve's later work with Streets. Highly recommend this gem." The best voice in Classic Rock Mark Milo | 02/05/2005 (5 out of 5 stars) "If you have enjoyed the lead vocals from Kansas, this CD is a must. Steve Walsh has incredible talent that goes far beyond his powerful voice. He can write music, and do it well. Check this CD out for some outstanding music composed, written and sung by Steve himself."
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