Early Recordings from Kansas 1971–1973 is a collection of recordings made by the second edition of Kansas (Proto-Kaw) released in 2002 on Cuneiform Records. The songs contain numerous nods to the then-burgeoning scene of experimental progressive rock, often echoing the early work of luminaries King Crimson. The tracks "Belexes" and "Incomudro" were later recorded for the Kansas albums Kansas and Song for America, respectively.

Track listing

All tracks by Kerry Livgren

"Hegemonium" – 7:49

"Reunion in the Mountains of Sarne" – 7:47

"Nactolos 21" – 11:38

"Belexes" – 5:11

"Totus Nemesis" – 13:54

"Greek Structure Sunbeam" – 5:42

"Incomudro" – 11:28

"Cyclopy" (live) – 5:46

"Skont" (live) – 9:39

Musicians

Lynn Meredith – vocals

John Bolton – electric saxophone, flute

Don Montre – piano, flute, alto saxophone

Kerry Livgren – guitars

Dan Wright – hammond organ

Rod Mikinski – bass

Zeke Low – drums

Brad Schulz – drums

Release details

2002, USA, Cuneiform Records Rune 171, Release date 21 October 2002, CD

References

Proto-Kaw albums

2002 albums

Early Recordings from Kansas 1971–1973