Monolith
by Kansas
- Type: Album
- Released: May 1979
- Label: Kirshner
- Country: United States
- Length: 41:19
- Community rating: 3.23/5 from 2 ratings
Artists on this release: Rich Williams, Dave Hope, Steve Walsh, Robby Steinhardt, Kerry Livgren, Phil Ehart
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Serving as the first entirely self-produced studio album by the American progressive rock titans, the project leaned into complex conceptual themes surrounding Native American mythology. While still retaining their signature symphonic rock interplay and dual keyboard/violin attacks, the songwriting visibly shifted towards more accessible, AOR-friendly textures. The album marks the beginning of their commercial descent following their absolute peak during the late 70s.
Genres
Descriptors: melodic, progressive
Tracklist
- On the Other Side (6:24)
- People of the South Wind (3:38)
- Angels Have Fallen (6:36)
- How My Soul Cries Out for You (5:41)
- A Glimpse of Home (6:33)
- Away from You (4:22)
- Stay out of Trouble (4:11)
- Reason to Be (3:50)
Credits
- Dave Hope - bass
- Phil Ehart - drums, percussion
- Rich Williams - guitar, written-by
- Kerry Livgren - guitar, keyboards, written-by
- Steve Walsh - vocals, keyboards, written-by
- Robby Steinhardt - vocals, violin, written-by