Description
Kansas – Audio-Visions / Audio CD
UPC 5099748116123
Product Features
- Format: CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered
- Label: Epic – 481161 2, Legacy – 481161 2
- Country: Europe
- Original Release Year: 1980
- Reissue Release Year: 1996
- Genre: Rock
Overview
Relive the groundbreaking art-rock sounds of Kansas with the remastered reissue of Audio-Visions. Originally released in 1980, this album represents Kansas at the height of their commercial success, delivering hits like "Hold On" and "Don't Open Your Eyes." Combining technical virtuosity with emotional balladry, Audio-Visions showcases the band’s ability to craft songs that are both musically intricate and deeply resonant.
With contributions from key band members like Kerry Livgren and Steve Walsh, this album features a perfect balance of progressive rock elements and accessible melodies. Digitally remastered for optimal audio quality, Audio-Visions invites listeners to experience Kansas’ magic anew.
Track Listing
- Relentless – 4:55
Written by Kerry Livgren - Anything For You – 3:56
Written by Steve Walsh - Hold On – 3:45
Written by Kerry Livgren - Loner – 2:26
Written by Steve Walsh - Curtain of Iron – 6:08
Written by Kerry Livgren - Got to Rock On – 3:19
Written by Steve Walsh - Don’t Open Your Eyes – 4:03
Written by Dave Hope, Kerry Livgren, Phil Ehart, Rich Williams, Steve Walsh - No One Together – 6:54
Written by Kerry Livgren - No Room for a Stranger – 2:55
Written by Rich Williams, Steve Walsh - Back Door – 4:20
Written by Steve Walsh
Key Credits
- Lead Vocals, Keyboards, Vibraphone: Steve Walsh
- Guitar, Keyboards, Percussion: Kerry Livgren
- Guitar, Percussion: Rich Williams
- Bass, Vocals: Dave Hope
- Drums, Percussion: Phil Ehart
- Violin, Viola, Lead Vocals: Robby Steinhardt
- Backing Vocals (Additional): Donna Williams, Vicci Livgren, Joey Jelf, Lisa White, Terry Ehart, The Four Bassmen
- Producers: Kansas
- Co-producers, Engineers: Brad Aaron, Davy Moire
- Mastering Engineers: George Marino, Vic Anesini
- Reissue Producer: Bob Irwin
- Art Direction & Design: Tom Drennon
- Illustrations: Peter Lloyd, Wild Studios
