Seeds of Change (album)
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| Studio album by Kerry Livgren | ||||
| Released | July 1980 | |||
| Recorded | February – March 1980 | |||
| Genre | Progressive rock, Christian Rock | |||
| Length | 42:26 | |||
| Label | Kirshner | |||
| Producer | Kerry Livgren, Brad Aaron | |||
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Seeds of Change is Kerry Livgren's first solo album. Released in 1980 while he still was a member of Kansas, it features guest appearances by three fellow Kansas members: Steve Walsh, Phil Ehart and Robby Steinhardt. Singer Ronnie James Dio and members of LeRoux, Jethro Tull, Ambrosia, and Atlanta Rhythm Section are also featured. In 1996, Seeds of Change was reissued by Renaissance Records with an interview with Livgren as a bonus track.
Seeds of Change marked a new chapter in Kerry Livgren's music. It was recorded after Kerry Livgren had converted to Christianity in 1979. His religious beliefs began to be reflected in the song lyrics of Kansas album, Audio-Visions, as well as Seeds of Change. This eventually would cause tension within the band.
The inclusion of Ronnie James Dio, who was singing for Black Sabbath, caused controversy, as Black Sabbath is considered satanic by some Christians. Livgren wrote that he chose Dio "strictly on the basis of his vocal abilities" as well as stating in his book "Seeds Of Change" that Dio "is no Satanist".
All songs written by Kerry Livgren
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