Kilroy Was Here
Styx · 1983
40 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · adult-oriented rock
Futuristic synths intertwine with rock anthems, creating a thematic narrative that critiques technology and identity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo progression
- thematic narrative exploration
- reflective moments of identity
- synth-driven futuristic atmosphere
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike narrative cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 22, 1983, 'Kilroy Was Here' was Styx's follow-up to the successful 'Paradise Theatre'. By this time, the band was navigating the complexities of fame and experimenting with rock opera formats, marking a significant artistic shift that aimed to comment on contemporary issues like censorship and technology.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mr. Roboto 5:28
- 2 Cold War 4:27
- 3 Don’t Let It End 4:56
- 4 High Time 4:33
- 5 Heavy Metal Poisoning 4:57
- 6 Just Get Through This Night 6:06
- 7 Double Life 3:46
- 8 Haven’t We Been Here Before 4:06
- 9 Don’t Let It End (reprise) 2:21
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