POINT OF KNOW RETURN

Certainly strong and entertaining, with the band's big trademark sound performing well throughout, but with little changes in formula or experimentation-- these songs could have easily fit alongside anything in their previous album. Fortunately, that means that the listener will be treated to an occasionally brilliant show of complex composition, melodic rockers, and smart lyrics; they'll even hear the "other" Kansas song-- "Dust in the Wind", which seems to divide as much as it pleases fans. A good purchase for those who enjoy the band's sound, but don't expect to rock as hard, or as artistically as on "Leftoverture".