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In the Spirit of Things
Rock · 1988 · 12 tracks

In the Spirit of Things

Kansas

A rain-soaked concept album blending 80s arena polish with haunting midwestern gothic storytelling. Cinematic, nostalgic, and deeply atmospheric.

October 25, 1988 · MCA Records

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A heavy, rain-streaked nostalgia that balances 80s polish with genuine historical grief.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks
01
Ghosts
4:18
02
One Big Sky
5:17
03
Inside of Me
4:42
04
One Man, One Heart
4:20
05
House on Fire
4:42
06
Once in a Lifetime
4:14
07
Stand Beside Me
3:28
08
I Counted on Love
3:33
09
The Preacher
4:18
10
Rainmaker
6:44
11
T.O. Witcher
1:39
12
Bells of Saint James
5:39
Moments Worth Listening For
The haunting opening of 'Ghosts' where the synth pads evoke the wind whistling through a deserted schoolhouse.
The transition into the sprawling six-minute centerpiece 'Rainmaker' which captures the tension of an approaching storm.
The emotional climax of 'Bells of Saint James' where the vocal harmonies swell against a backdrop of war-torn memories.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does In the Spirit of Things sound next to the rest of Kansas's catalogue?

Rainy Day+4.0σ

Rainy Day saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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