Kansas to release new studio album 'The Absence Of Presence' on June 26th 2020
Kansas, America’s legendary progressive rock band, will release their highly anticipated new studio album The Absence of Presence on June 26, 2020. The band gave fans a sneak preview of what they can expect to hear on the album with this sampler video.
‘"We are really excited for our fans to be able to get a taste of what is to come from The Absence of Presence,” says KANSAS’ lead vocalist Ronnie Platt. “I think people will really be surprised by the album. The Absence of Presence shows the band firing on all cylinders.”
The Absence of Presence follows-up 2016s The Prelude Implicit, which debuted at #14 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart. KANSAS has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide and is famous for classic hits such as Carry On Wayward Son and Dust in the Wind to the progressive epic Song for America.
The Absence of Presence, released by Inside Out Music, features nine all-new tracks written by the band, produced by Zak Rizvi, and co-produced by Phil Ehart and Richard Williams. KANSAS’ signature sound is unmistakable throughout. The album showcases Ronnie Platt’s towering vocals, David Ragsdale’s searing violin, Tom Brislin’s dazzling keyboards, Williams and Rizvi’s electrifying guitar riffs, Ehart’s powerful drums, and Billy Greer’s rocking bass.
We are really proud of the album The Absence of Presence, comments KANSAS guitarist, producer, and songwriter Zak Rizvi. Making a new KANSAS album sets a very high musical standard that is expected from our fans. From rockers to progressive epics, to ballads, there is something on this recording for everybody.
The Absence of Presence will be released June 26, 2020, on Inside Out Music. The album will be available on CD, Double LP 180 Gram Vinyl, Limited Edition Deluxe CD + 5.1 Blu-Ray Artbook, and as a digital album. Pre-order opportunities begin on the 17th April via KansasBand.com & other outlets.
The Absence of Presence
Track Listing:
1. The Absence of Presence
2. Throwing Mountains
3. Jets Overhead
4. Propulsion 1
5. Memories Down the Line
6. Circus of Illusion
7. Animals on the Roof
8. Never
9. The Song the River Sang