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Point of Know Return

by Kansas

Released: October 05, 1977

Progressive rock, hard rock, progressive pop

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Point of Know Return" is the fifth studio album by the American rock band Kansas, originally released in 1977. In 2002, "Point of Know Return" was reissued in remastered format on CD, enhancing the audio quality and ensuring its availability to new generations of listeners. The album showcases Kansas's musical virtuosity, featuring intricate instrumentation, thoughtful lyrics, and the band's trademark blend of rock, progressive, and symphonic elements.

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Overall, "Point of Know Return" remains a pivotal…

Overall, "Point of Know Return" remains a pivotal work in Kansas's discography, celebrated for its memorable songs and lasting impact on the rock music landscape of the 1970s and beyond.

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Portrait (He Knew)

Known for its progressive rock sound and distinctive compositions, the album includes notable tracks such as "Point of Know Return," "Dust in the Wind," and "Portrait (He Knew)." These songs became enduring classics and contributed to the album's critical and commercial success.

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"Point of Know Return" is the fifth studio album by the American rock band Kansas, originally released in 1977. Known for its progressive rock sound and distinctive compositions, the album includes notable tracks such as "Point of Know Return," "Dust in the Wind," and "Portrait (He Knew)." These songs became enduring classics and contributed to the album's critical and commercial success.

In 2002, "Point of Know Return" was reissued in remastered format on CD, enhancing the audio quality and ensuring its availability to new generations of listeners. The album showcases Kansas's musical virtuosity, featuring intricate instrumentation, thoughtful lyrics, and the band's trademark blend of rock, progressive, and symphonic elements.

Overall, "Point of Know Return" remains a pivotal work in Kansas's discography, celebrated for its memorable songs and lasting impact on the rock music landscape of the 1970s and beyond.