Freaks of Nature is the 12th studio album

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, and 17th overall, by American

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 rock

Rock music

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 band Kansas

Kansas (band)

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, released in 1995. While the band hoped that it would be a springboard to a strong comeback, the album received little attention beyond what was left of the fan base. Two edited singles were issued but did not chart, nor did the album itself, which carries the distinction of being the only Kansas official studio album not to appear on any Billboard chart. The album was recorded in Trinidad.

Track listing

1. "I Can Fly" (Ragsdale, Walsh) – 5:21
2. "Desperate Times" (Walsh) – 5:25
3. "Hope Once Again" (Walsh) – 4:34
4. "Black Fathom 4" (Ragsdale, Walsh) – 5:54
5. "Under the Knife" (Ragsdale, Walsh) – 4:54
6. "Need" (Walsh) – 3:59
7. "Freaks of Nature" (Ehart, Ragsdale, Walsh) – 4:05
8. "Cold Grey Morning" (Kerry Livgren) – 4:14
9. "Peaceful and Warm" (Walsh) – 6:44

Personnel

• Phil Ehart
  Phil Ehart
  Phillip W. Ehart is the drummer in the rock band Kansas. He and Rich Williams are the only two members who have appeared on every Kansas album. He has also taken on the band's management responsibilities in recent years. Born in Coffeyville, Kansas on February 4, 1950, Phil took up the drums in...
  
   - drums
  Drum kit
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• Billy Greer
  Billy Greer
  Billy Greer is the current bass guitarist for the band Kansas. He joined the band in 1986 in time for the Power album. He had previously worked with vocalist Steve Walsh in the band Streets, and is currently working with his own band Seventh Key, as well as maintaining his status in Kansas.Billy...
  
   - acoustic guitar, bass guitar
  Bass guitar
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  , vocals
  Singing
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• David Ragsdale
  David Ragsdale
  David Ragsdale, violinist for Kansas since 1991, started violin at the age of three. After studies with renowned classical teachers and a stint at the Tulsa Philharmonic, David's violinist duties took him out of the largely classical area and into rock and roll.Through the years he has performed...
  
   - guitar
  Guitar
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  , violin
  Violin
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  , vocals
• Greg Robert - keyboards
  Keyboard instrument
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  , vocals
• Steve Walsh
  Steve Walsh (musician)
  Steve Walsh is a singer and songwriter best known for his work as a member of the progressive rock band Kansas.-Introduction:The keyboardist/vocalist/songwriter/producer/percussionist is best known for his visionary work with Kansas...
  
   - keyboards, vocals, narration
• Rich Williams
  Rich Williams
  Richard Williams is the guitarist for the rock band Kansas, and has been with them since their 1974 self-titled debut album. Rich lost his right eye in a childhood fireworks accident. He wore a prosthetic eye for many years, but now wears an eye patch instead.In the beginning, Williams shared...
  
  - acoustic guitar, guitar

Production

• Producer: Jeff Glixman
• Engineers: Tom Cassel, Jeff Glixman, Sean Poland
• Photography: Marti Griffin

Charts

Singles - Billboard (North America)

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1995	"Desperate Times"	-	-
1995	"Hope Once Again" (radio edit)	-	-