WingsOfSteel
12-01-2007, 02:29 PM
I dare any of you to tell me that this song (http://youtube.com/watch?v=ttEV3UXQbKc) would not be awesome for Rock Band.
And while we're at it, let's get all of Kansas' Masque up for DLC, eh?
1. It Takes A Woman's Love (To Make A Man) is a straightforward barroom boogie with a catchy chorus, lightning drums, tricky bass, and a driving guitar line.
2. Two Cents Worth is a nice piece of Funk Rock with a difficult bassline, drums out the ass, and a great guitar solo with some really fun lyrics.
3. Icarus (Borne on the Wings of Steel) is perfection. See the above video.
4. All the World is a ballad that will have everyone reaching for their Zippos. Unfortunately, the vocals are the only instrument doing anything for the first minute. But when the drums/guitar/bass enter, holy crap, is it ever worth it. The drums are rolling all the time and overall are about on par with WGFA. If you're lucky enough to have the song, play it starting at 3:00 and prepare to hear the drums go all the way up to 12. And the vocals throughout the whole song are amazing. Imagine the passion of Carry On Wayward Son multiplied by Dust in the Wind.
5. Child of Innocence is hands-down the hardest rocker Kansas has ever recorded. The drums live up to the standard set by the four previous songs, and the guitar is constantly churning out riffs. Vocals are pretty sweet, too. But, hey, don't take my word for it. (http://youtube.com/watch?v=I44xJLn20hA)
6. It's You is pretty similar to the first track but a bit faster. IMO, the weakest track on the album, but it's still really good and has some great instrumental parts.
7. Mysteries and Mayhem is another hard rocker like Child of Innocence. It's one of the difficult-sounding songs on the album. It's fast, and pretty heavy. Standout track for drums, bass, and guitar. Check it out (http://youtube.com/watch?v=uuvsh2P4XYo). And just for fun, here's what the drums look like. (http://youtube.com/watch?v=L_BYAGudZWQ)
8. The Pinnacle is the epic closer to the album. There's an instrumental beginning that lasts for a couple of minutes that has good guitar and really good drums and bass. Once the vocals start, they trade off between Steve Walsh's soaring vocals and Robby Steinhardt's deep baritone, both of which would be fun for the singer. And it's not like the instruments get worse after that. Check out the guitar solos at 5:06 and 7:36. (http://youtube.com/watch?v=qCYIiHAhIdo) And, holy God wow, the drums. Phil Ehart is the most under-rated drummer ever.
And while we're at it, let's get all of Kansas' Masque up for DLC, eh?
1. It Takes A Woman's Love (To Make A Man) is a straightforward barroom boogie with a catchy chorus, lightning drums, tricky bass, and a driving guitar line.
2. Two Cents Worth is a nice piece of Funk Rock with a difficult bassline, drums out the ass, and a great guitar solo with some really fun lyrics.
3. Icarus (Borne on the Wings of Steel) is perfection. See the above video.
4. All the World is a ballad that will have everyone reaching for their Zippos. Unfortunately, the vocals are the only instrument doing anything for the first minute. But when the drums/guitar/bass enter, holy crap, is it ever worth it. The drums are rolling all the time and overall are about on par with WGFA. If you're lucky enough to have the song, play it starting at 3:00 and prepare to hear the drums go all the way up to 12. And the vocals throughout the whole song are amazing. Imagine the passion of Carry On Wayward Son multiplied by Dust in the Wind.
5. Child of Innocence is hands-down the hardest rocker Kansas has ever recorded. The drums live up to the standard set by the four previous songs, and the guitar is constantly churning out riffs. Vocals are pretty sweet, too. But, hey, don't take my word for it. (http://youtube.com/watch?v=I44xJLn20hA)
6. It's You is pretty similar to the first track but a bit faster. IMO, the weakest track on the album, but it's still really good and has some great instrumental parts.
7. Mysteries and Mayhem is another hard rocker like Child of Innocence. It's one of the difficult-sounding songs on the album. It's fast, and pretty heavy. Standout track for drums, bass, and guitar. Check it out (http://youtube.com/watch?v=uuvsh2P4XYo). And just for fun, here's what the drums look like. (http://youtube.com/watch?v=L_BYAGudZWQ)
8. The Pinnacle is the epic closer to the album. There's an instrumental beginning that lasts for a couple of minutes that has good guitar and really good drums and bass. Once the vocals start, they trade off between Steve Walsh's soaring vocals and Robby Steinhardt's deep baritone, both of which would be fun for the singer. And it's not like the instruments get worse after that. Check out the guitar solos at 5:06 and 7:36. (http://youtube.com/watch?v=qCYIiHAhIdo) And, holy God wow, the drums. Phil Ehart is the most under-rated drummer ever.
