point of know return

180 GRAM AUDIOPHILE VINYL
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Back in 1977, the LP Point Of Know Return marked the
commercial peak of Kansas. The Progressive Rock band
had experienced tremendous success with their previous
release (1976’s Leftoverture) and were no longer starving
for a hit, yet the sessions for their fifth album were tense.
Steve Walsh briefly left the group in the middle of these
sessions. Nevertheless, the LP turned out an even bigger
success for the band than its predecessor. It would be
their highest charting record and with four million copies
sold, it was certified Quadruple Platinum by the RIAA.
The tour to support the album brought them to huge venues
such as New York’s Madison Square Garden and the LA
Forum, with the tour book including an essay written by
Rolling Stone contributor Cameron Crowe. The band
became a staple on FM radio at this point, and during this
period was one of the most popular rock acts in the country.
“Dust In The Wind” became the hit single off of the album.

Side A
1. Point of Know Return
2. Paradox
3. The Spider
4. Portrait (He Knew)
5. Closet Chronicles

Side B
1. Lightning’s Hand
2. Dust In The Wind
3. Sparks Of The Tempest
4. Nobody’s Home
5. Hopelessly Human