When Things Get Electric

Anybody besides me familiar with this Kerry Livgren masterpiece? This was one of his solo albums from the mid 90s (1995) and featured infectious, melodic, semi-hard (borderline), semi-progressive (if you don't like prog, you can still enjoy this) rock songs. Two amazing vocalists and talented guitarist (Livgren himseld) with blues infused solos that sick in the head like glue. Also there is the occasional violin playing from David Ragsale (who joined Kansas the first time Steinhardt left (he recently left again). The lyrics point to Livgren's faith but are encrypted enough for the non-believer to stomach. For instance in The Tree:

"The tree stands tall, it's mighty branches cover all. No wind can bend, it's majesty will never end."

I love every song but my favorite is Hero's Canticle. One thing this album does is make you wonder how it would have sounded from Kansas. I would recommend this to any Kansas fan (hell, even non-Kansas fans) and anyone who likes good rock music.

the only album of his I dont have But I'm a big fan.

Dallas, I can't say that I am at all familiar with this disc, but I have added it to my wantlist. Peace.

I have Seeds Of Change which is killer!

Wargod49

Wargod48 wrote:

I have Seeds Of Change which is killer!

Wargod49

I would love to get it if doing so wasn't so pricey (on Amazon the CD (used obviously) is over $50 and tape is over $15). I got WTGE from blastbeats, there were others but I don't remember why I chose this one but I'm glad I did-just checked and Blastbeats don't have any in stock anymore and most of the ones availiable on Amazon are still fairly pricey (even used).

Yes, I have it as well as all his others, including Proto-Kaw. Great stuff!!!