The Absence of Presence
Release Date: July 17, 2020

Track Listing
Throwing Mountains
Jets Overhead
Propulsion 1
Memories Down the Line
Circus of Illusion
Animals on the Roof
Never
The Song the River Sang
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About the Album
Kansas, America’s legendary progressive rock band, released their highly anticipated new studio album The Absence of Presence on July 17, 2020.
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 2016’s The Prelude Implicit, which debuted at #14 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart.
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’s 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 is out now on Inside Out Music and is distributed by The Orchard. The album is available on CD, Double LP 180 Gram Vinyl, Limited Edition Deluxe CD + 5.1 Blu-Ray Artbook, and digitally on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and all other streaming services.
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Watch and Listen: Kansas Release New Song ‘Jets Overhead’
Kansas have released another new song and music video from the band’s forthcoming studio album. The Absence of Presence is due out June 26th via Inside Out Music. Watch and hear “Jets Overhead” in the player below. “Jets Overhead” has become one of my favorite songs on the album,” says guitarist Zak Rizvi, who wrote the … Continue reading Watch and Listen: Kansas Release New Song ‘Jets Overhead’
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Kansas To Release New Album ‘The Absence of Presence’ in June
Kansas will release their new album The Absence of Presence on June 26, Billboard reports. The release will come just before Kansas heads on the Juke Box Heroes tour this summer wit Foreigner and Europe. The Absence of Presence was produced by guitarist Zak Rizvi, who also produced the band’s 2016 release The Prelude Implicit, … Continue reading Kansas To Release New Album ‘The Absence of Presence’ in June
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Foreigner Announce Summer Juke Box Heroes Tour with Kansas and Europe
Foreigner will launch their Juke Box Heroes tour on July 9th in Albuquerque, NM. Joining the “I Want to Know What Love Is” hitmakers on the summer run are special guest Kansas, and Europe. The 40-date trek will continue across the U.S., making one stop in Canada, before wrapping up September 13th in Austin, TX. … Continue reading Foreigner Announce Summer Juke Box Heroes Tour with Kansas and Europe
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Watch Kansas Perform “Carry On Wayward Son” and More Live in NY
Kansas celebrated the release of their latest album, The Prelude Implicit, in New York City on October 3rd with a performance at the iHeartRadio Theater. The set featured iconic hits such as “Carry On Wayward Son” and “Dust In The Wind” as well as new songs including “Rhythm In The Spirit”. See video of these … Continue reading Watch Kansas Perform “Carry On Wayward Son” and More Live in NY