Audio-Visions
Kansas · 1980
43 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · art rock
A dynamic blend of progressive rock and polished melodies explores existential themes with soaring instrumentation.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released in January 1980, 'Audio-Visions' is Kansas's eighth studio album and follows their commercial peak during the mid-1970s. At this point, the band was navigating a changing music landscape as they adapted to shifting audiences while trying to maintain their signature sound. This album marked a transitional phase, showcasing both experimentation and the desire to connect with a broader audience.
- If you like
- hard rock, progressive rock, art rock
Audio-Visions is an album by Kansas, released in 1980. A dynamic blend of progressive rock and polished melodies explores existential themes with soaring instrumentation. 'Audio-Visions' reached No. 30 on the Billboard 200 chart, reflecting its solid commercial performance amidst a competitive rock scene. The album's single 'Hold On' received notable radio play, contributing to its impact during the era. It is recognized for its ambitious arrangements and lyrical depth, continuing to influence progressive rock musicians today. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Audio-Visions sound like?
A dynamic blend of progressive rock and polished melodies explores existential themes with soaring instrumentation. Rooted in hard rock and progressive rock.
What makes Audio-Visions by Kansas notable?
'Audio-Visions' reached No. 30 on the Billboard 200 chart, reflecting its solid commercial performance amidst a competitive rock scene. The album's single 'Hold On' received notable radio play, contributing to its impact during the era. It is recognized for its ambitious arrangements and lyrical depth, continuing to influence progressive rock musicians today. Released in January 1980, 'Audio-Visions' is Kansas's eighth studio album and follows their commercial peak during the mid-1970s. At this point, the band was navigating a changing music landscape as they adapted to shifting audiences while trying to maintain their signature sound. This album marked a transitional phase, showcasing both experimentation and the desire to connect with a broader audience.
Who is Audio-Visions for?
Audio-Visions works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Audio-Visions?
Audio-Visions has 10 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Relentless 4:57
- 2 Anything for You 3:58
- 3 Hold On Standout 3:54
- 4 Loner 2:31
- 5 Curtain of Iron Standout 6:12
- 6 Got to Rock On 3:21
- 7 Don’t Open Your Eyes 4:06
- 8 No One Together Standout 6:58
- 9 No Room for a Stranger 3:00
- 10 Back Door 4:24
Release Date
January 1, 1980
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
43 min 25 sec
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