TOTO: Bottom Of Your Soul (single)

Cover	Release	Style
	2006-01-20	Progressive rock
	Label
	SPV / Inside Out
	Website
	Proto-Kaw
	Contact
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	Playing Time	Cat. N°
	62:49	SPV 48772 CD / IOMCD 235
	Review by	Rating
	Edwin	9,5/10
nederlands	Review
I suppose everyone knows the story of Proto-Kaw. This is the band that used to be called Kansas, before they disbanded and Kerry Livgren took the name to the band we’ve come to know under that name. After the interest for their material grew a few years ago (eventually released as ‘Early Recordings from Kansas 1971-73’), Livgren and his mates reunited in 2002 as Proto-Kaw (which means something like ‘early Kansas’) and recorded a brand new album, ‘Before Came After’, to quite a lot of critical acclaim. It happened to be one of my favourites of 2004 as well. Now ‘The Wait Of Glory’ is ready and would you believe it – this one’s even better… While ‘Before Came After’ showed a band that seemed to be ‘another Kansas’, this new one proves them to be much more than that. The versatility on this album is impressive: pure prog is alternated with psychedelic rock, jazz,… On the playful, even comical ‘Osvaldo’s Groceries’, the band even show themselves to be a true jam band - yes, music can be a lot of fun too. You can still hear lots of Kansas similarities, but there are also touches of VDGG, King Crimson, Procul Harum, Spock’s Beard, Happy The Man, even a bit of Zappa,… you name it. From the indescribable beauty of ‘Nevermore’ and ‘Picture This’, to the grand melodies of ‘When The Rains Come’ or ‘On The Eve Of The Great Decline’, and on to quircky, adventurous songs like ‘Physic’ and ‘Old Number 63’ – this album never fails to impress. There are just no words to describe the genius of ‘The Vigil’ and the aforementioned ‘Nevermore’. Moreover, this is an album that unveils some hidden treasures very time you play it. No chance at all you’ll get bored. No one will doubt Kerry Livgren’s skills as a composer and musician, but the musicianship of the other band members is excellent as well. Lynn Meredith’s voice is warm, emotional and compelling. His share in the overall sound of the band is significant, as are John Bolton’s contributions on saxophone and flute. With ‘The Wait Of Glory’, Proto-Kaw once again shows they are a major force to be reckoned with in the progressive rock scene. An exceptional way to start the new year.
Musicians
Kerry Livgren: Guitar, keyboards, vocals Jake Livgren: guitar, saxophone, percussion, vocals Lynn Meredith: Vocals John Bolton: Flute, saxophone Mike Patrum: Drums Dan Wright: Organ, keyboards, vocals Craig Kew: Bass, vocals
Tracklist
Nevermore Relics Of The Tempest When The Rains Come On The Eve Of The Great Decline Physic Osvaldo’s Groceries The Vigil Old Number 63 Melicus Gladiator Picture This Extra Info: Also available as CD+DVD Special edition (SPV 48770 CD / IOMSECD 235)
Discography
Early Recordings From Kansas 1971-73 (2002) Before Came After (2004) The Wait Of Glory (2006)


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