Search - Steve Walsh :: Shadowman

What happened to his voice?

M. E. Brown | Terre Haute, Indiana USA | 06/26/2007

(2 out of 5 stars)

"The reviewers before me here must be rabid Steve Walsh fans. I personally don't care for any of his solo work. The material on Shadowman is banal at best, the musicianship uninspired, and Walsh's voice sounds tired and as though he is singing through a cheesecloth. What did he do to his voice? None of his solo material holds a candle to Kerry Livgren's work solo, or as projects with A.D. and Proto-Kaw. I used to love to hear Walsh sing and have seen Kansas live three different occasions. He was magnificent. Arguably the best voice ever in rock! Sadly, this dog has had his day... I would recommend this only for avid Walsh fans..."

Steve - Unleashed

Margaret K. Reilly | Phoenix, AZ | 11/07/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I listened to Shadowman for the first time this morning not sure I'd like it because I honestly think Billy Greer's voice is superior to Steve's at this point but I kept an open mind because as a diehard Kansas fan of 30 years, I want to hear everything they all do. I was blown away by some of the pieces as there is a definite "Kansas" inspired prog feel to them and found my mouth hanging open at the use of so many techniques from a hip-hop feel to classical to almost bluegrass. I guess it's all in the ear of the beholder but despite, yes, a bit of change as Steve's voice ages and tires, when you add all the instrumental - this is music that made me feel it through and through - a big thumbs up!"