Vinyl Confessions

by Kansas

Vinyl Confessions cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: June 1982
  • Label: Kirshner
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 42:11
  • Community rating: 2.81/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Ken Scott, John Elefante, Phil Ehart, Rich Williams, Robby Steinhardt, Kerry Livgren, Warren Ham, Dave Hope

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Kansas incorporated stronger AOR and hard rock elements on 'Vinyl Confessions' while retaining progressive complexity. The album features atmospheric arrangements and passionate vocal performances with subtle Christian themes. It marked a commercial shift for the longstanding American band.

Genres

Descriptors: atmospheric, christian, complex

Tracklist

  1. Play The Game Tonight (3:24)
  2. Right Away (4:03)
  3. Fair Exchange (4:56)
  4. Chasing Shadows (3:17)
  5. Diamonds And Pearls (4:47)
  6. Face It (4:15)
  7. Windows (3:29)
  8. Borderline (3:57)
  9. Play On (3:30)
  10. Crossfire (6:33)

Credits

  • David Pack - backing vocals [additional]
  • Donna Williams - backing vocals [additional]
  • Dave Hope - bass
  • Beverly Dahlke-Smith - bassoon [heart attack horns]
  • Phil Ehart - drums, written-by
  • Rich Williams - guitar, written-by
  • Warren Ham - harmonica
  • The Heart Attack Horns - horns

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