Power cover

Released 40 years ago

Power

Kansas · 1986

39 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · art rock

A blend of soaring melodies and intricate arrangements, infused with a hard rock edge and introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo engagement
  • soaring melodies for reflection
  • introspective moments of connection
  • background music for focused tasks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer faster-paced experiences
  • seek standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1986, 'Power' marked Kansas's return after a four-year hiatus following the 1982 album 'Vinyl Confessions.' At this point in their career, the band was attempting to recapture their earlier progressive rock roots while adapting to the evolving music landscape of the mid-1980s.
Stylistic neighbors
Boston· Styx· Yes

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Silhouettes in Disguise 4:26
  • 2 Power 4:25
  • 3 All I Wanted 3:20
  • 4 Secret Service 4:42
  • 5 We’re Not Alone Anymore 4:16
  • 6 Musicatto 3:30
  • 7 Taking In the View 3:06
  • 8 Three Pretenders 3:50
  • 9 Tomb 19 3:46
  • 10 Can’t Cry Anymore 4:01

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata