The Absence of Presence
Kansas · 2020
94 min · 18 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · art rock
Progressive rock textures intertwine with melodic harmonies, creating an immersive soundscape that reflects both nostalgia and innovation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with emotional peaks
- immersive soundscape for reflection
- nostalgic melodies inviting deep listening
- wave-like pacing that rewards patience
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking quick, standalone tracks
- prefer upbeat, high-energy experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2020, 'The Absence of Presence' is Kansas's fifteenth studio album, following their 2016 album 'The Prelude Implicit.' This album comes during a period of renewed creativity for the band, marking their continued evolution while staying true to their progressive rock roots.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Absence of Presence (5.1 mix) 8:22
- 2 Throwing Mountains (5.1 mix) 6:21
- 3 Jets Overhead (5.1 mix) 5:17
- 4 Propulsion 1 (5.1 mix) 2:17
- 5 Memories Down the Line (5.1 mix) 4:38
- 6 Circus of Illusion (5.1 mix) 5:19
- 7 Animals on the Roof (5.1 mix) 5:12
- 8 Never (5.1 mix) 4:50
- 9 The Song the River Sang (5.1 mix) 5:05
- 10 The Absence of Presence 8:22
- 11 Throwing Mountains 6:21
- 12 Jets Overhead 5:17
- 13 Propulsion 1 2:17
- 14 Memories Down the Line 4:38
- 15 Circus of Illusion 5:19
- 16 Animals on the Roof 5:13
- 17 Never 4:51
- 18 The Song the River Sang 5:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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