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The Absence of Presence
Rock · 2020 · 9 tracks · 47m

The Absence of Presence

Kansas

July 17, 2020 · Urubuz Records

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A triumphant and intellectually dense exploration of existential themes through high-energy symphonic rock.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks · 47m
01
The Absence of Presence
8:22
02
Throwing Mountains
6:21
03
Jets Overhead
5:17
04
Propulsion 1
2:17
05
Memories Down the Line
4:38
06
Circus of Illusion
5:19
07
Animals on the Roof
5:13
08
Never
4:51
09
The Song the River Sang
5:06
Moments Worth Listening For
The transition at the four-minute mark of the title track where the violin and keyboards enter a frantic, synchronized dance.
The sheer weight of the opening riff in Throwing Mountains, which leans closer to modern metal than classic 70s rock.
The unexpected lead vocal debut of Tom Brislin on the closing track, providing a haunting, textural shift in the band's sound.
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