Yeah, the Christian lyrics are kind of controversial in the fact that they sound as if they're oppressing, or something lol. And the album just sounds more pop-oriented... Why? You didn't like it either... hopefully?
I can't stand that album. Not due to the lyrical content but because It's just so much middle of the road cheesy pop tripe. How does a band go from "Icarus Born on Wings of Steel" "March of the Atman" ect. to that boring, uninventive, unimaginative, slop.
I have no problem with Kerry's Christianity. Whatever, that's his personal belief. But, when it starts destoying Kansas' musical legacy ...I'm out.
I bought that album used in excellent condition for a dollar.
I got ripped off.