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After a three-year hiatus, Kansas re-formed in 1986, signed with MCA, and released Power. The album bears virtually no resemblance to the old Kansas style; in fact, it's more hard rock and pop than prog rock, and the tough-yet-sleek opener, "Silhouettes in Disguise," immediately announces the change to listeners. "Power" was a minor hit and the simple chorus is effective. "All I Wanted" is pure pop, and this Top 20 hit single features lush keyboards and Steve Walsh's earnest, melodramatic vocals. The instrumental "Musicatto" is the album's primary link to Kansas' prog rock past. "Taking in the View" is a gentle song featuring sweet acoustic guitar and a children's chorus. "Three Pretenders" and "Tomb 19" both rely on strong rock & roll hooks and soaring choruses. "Can't Cry Anymore" is an orchestra-based ballad. Power probably surprised longtime Kansas fans with its musical shift, but the addition of Steve Morse gave the band an interesting -- if ultimately short-lived -- new direction.
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Kansas, MainArtist - Steve Walsh, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Richard Williams, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Nigel Walker, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Steve Morse, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - ANDREW POWELL, Producer - Phil Ehart, Producer, Drums, Executive Producer, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Greer, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1986 Geffen Records
Kansas, MainArtist - Steve Walsh, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Richard Williams, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Nigel Walker, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Randy Goodrum, ComposerLyricist - Steve Morse, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - ANDREW POWELL, Producer - Phil Ehart, Producer, Drums, Executive Producer, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Greer, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1986 Geffen Records
Kansas, MainArtist - Steve Walsh, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Humberto Gatica, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Williams, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Nigel Walker, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Steve Morse, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - ANDREW POWELL, Producer - Phil Ehart, Producer, Drums, Executive Producer, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Greer, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1986 Geffen Records
Kansas, MainArtist - Steve Walsh, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Ronald Miller, ComposerLyricist - Richard Williams, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Nigel Walker, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Steve Morse, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - ANDREW POWELL, Producer - Phil Ehart, Producer, Drums, Executive Producer, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Greer, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - John Aclin, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1986 Geffen Records
Kansas, MainArtist - Steve Walsh, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Richard Williams, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Nigel Walker, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Steve Morse, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - ANDREW POWELL, Producer - Phil Ehart, Producer, Drums, Executive Producer, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Greer, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1986 Geffen Records
Kansas, MainArtist - Steve Walsh, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Richard Williams, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Nigel Walker, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Steve Morse, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - ANDREW POWELL, Producer - Phil Ehart, Producer, Drums, Executive Producer, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Greer, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1986 Geffen Records
Kansas, MainArtist - Steve Walsh, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Richard Williams, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Nigel Walker, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Steve Morse, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - ANDREW POWELL, Producer - Phil Ehart, Producer, Drums, Executive Producer, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Greer, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1986 Geffen Records
Kansas, MainArtist - Steve Walsh, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Richard Williams, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Nigel Walker, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Steve Morse, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - ANDREW POWELL, Producer - Phil Ehart, Producer, Drums, Executive Producer, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Greer, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1986 Geffen Records
Kansas, MainArtist - Steve Walsh, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Richard Williams, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Nigel Walker, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Steve Morse, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - ANDREW POWELL, Producer - Phil Ehart, Producer, Drums, Executive Producer, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Greer, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1986 Geffen Records
Kansas, MainArtist - Steve Walsh, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Williams, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Nigel Walker, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - T. Smith, ComposerLyricist - Steve Morse, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - ANDREW POWELL, Producer - V. Temple, ComposerLyricist - Phil Ehart, Producer, Drums, Executive Producer, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Greer, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1986 Geffen Records
Album review
After a three-year hiatus, Kansas re-formed in 1986, signed with MCA, and released Power. The album bears virtually no resemblance to the old Kansas style; in fact, it's more hard rock and pop than prog rock, and the tough-yet-sleek opener, "Silhouettes in Disguise," immediately announces the change to listeners. "Power" was a minor hit and the simple chorus is effective. "All I Wanted" is pure pop, and this Top 20 hit single features lush keyboards and Steve Walsh's earnest, melodramatic vocals. The instrumental "Musicatto" is the album's primary link to Kansas' prog rock past. "Taking in the View" is a gentle song featuring sweet acoustic guitar and a children's chorus. "Three Pretenders" and "Tomb 19" both rely on strong rock & roll hooks and soaring choruses. "Can't Cry Anymore" is an orchestra-based ballad. Power probably surprised longtime Kansas fans with its musical shift, but the addition of Steve Morse gave the band an interesting -- if ultimately short-lived -- new direction.
© Bret Adams /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 00:39:27
- Main artists: Kansas
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Geffen*
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 1986 Geffen Records ℗ 1986 Geffen Records
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