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The Prelude Implicit

Kansas · 2016

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

A vibrant blend of progressive rock and intricate melodies that pays homage to Kansas' storied legacy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with emotional peaks
  • vibrant melodies for reflective moments
  • in-order listening for full impact
  • engaging rhythms that invite movement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, instant gratification
  • seek standalone tracks over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 23, 2016, 'The Prelude Implicit' is Kansas' fifteenth studio album and their first since 2000's 'Somewhere to Elsewhere.' At this point in their career, the band had undergone various lineup changes, with original members Phil Ehart and Richard Williams leading a new era for the group.
Stylistic neighbors
Boston· Styx· Yes

Tracklist

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

  • 1 With This Heart 4:13
  • 2 Visibility Zero 4:27
  • 3 The Unsung Heroes 5:02
  • 4 Rhythm in the Spirit 5:58
  • 5 Refugee 4:23
  • 6 The Voyage of Eight Eighteen 8:18
  • 7 Camouflage 6:42
  • 8 Summer 4:07
  • 9 Crowded Isolation 6:10
  • 10 Section 60 3:59

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