40 years have passed since Kansas released Audio Visions. the last of the classic Kansas albums. Kansas was in transition and this album was to point the band into the 1980's. unfortunately Steve & Kerry would part ways forever affecting the future of the band. Audio Visions saw Kansas refining their song writing and moving towards shorter radio friendly songs. although 2 epic Kansas tracks (Curtain Of Iron & No One Together) were included, the rest of the album was a diverse blend of the bands song writing evolution. Hold On & Relentless were both strong tracks. and Steve's rockers Loner & Got To Rock On balanced out the album. many Kansas fans criticized the direction the band was going, but we never got to see what that line up would do in the 1980's. this album also marks the end of the trademark Kansas style they will always be known for. regardless of the different directions the band would go through in the future, they would never be able to duplicate the sound, style and production of the classic years. Happy 40th Anniversary Audio Visions!
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