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Masque is the third studio album by the American progressive rock band Kansas, released in 1975. The record continues the band's signature blend of hard rock guitar riffs, classical-inspired keyboard arrangements, and complex time signatures established in their previous work. Featuring tracks such as Icarus (Borne on Wings of Steel), the album demonstrates the intricate dual instrumentation between guitarist Kerry Livgren and violinist Robby Steinhardt. Masque is intended for listeners of 1970s symphonic rock and acts as a foundation for the band's later mainstream commercial breakthroughs.
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Is Masque the album with "Carry On Wayward Son" on it?
No, "Carry On Wayward Son" appears on Kansas's 1976 album Leftoverture, not on Masque. Masque, released in 1975, was the band's third studio album and predates their mainstream commercial breakthrough by one year.
What songs are notable on Kansas's Masque album?
Masque features tracks like "The Wall," which became a concert staple, and "It's You," which received some radio play. The album also includes "All the World," which showcases the band's characteristic blend of hard rock guitar and classically inspired keyboard arrangements.
How does Masque compare to Kansas's later hit albums like Leftoverture and Point of Know Return?
Masque is generally considered a transitional album, showing the band refining the progressive rock sound that would later produce their biggest hits. It is more compositionally complex and less commercially accessible than Leftoverture (1976) or Point of Know Return (1977), which featured the radio-friendly singles that made Kansas a household name.
Who were the key members of Kansas on the Masque album?
The lineup on Masque included Steve Walsh on vocals and keyboards, Kerry Livgren on guitar and keyboards, Robby Steinhardt on violin and vocals, Rich Williams on guitar, Dave Hope on bass, and Phil Ehart on drums. This is the classic Kansas lineup that recorded all of the band's most acclaimed 1970s albums.
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