Glossolalia (album)

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Glossolalia
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Studio album by
ReleasedSep 12, 2000
Genre Progressive rock, Experimental rock
Length59:45
Label Magna Carta
Producer Steve Walsh
Steve Walsh chronology
Schemer-Dreamer
(1980)
Glossolalia
(2000)
Shadowman
(2005)
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Glossolalia is the 2000-released solo album from Kansas keyboardist/vocalist Steve Walsh. It was released on Magna Carta Records and features Trent Gardner, Virgil Donati, and Billy Greer.

Contents

Track listing

  1. "Glossolalia" - 5:32
  2. "Serious Wreckage" - 6:02
  3. "Heart Attack" - 4:18
  4. "Kansas" - 8:54
  5. "Nothing" - 3:08
  6. "Haunted Man" - 5:37
  7. "Smackin' the Clowns" - 10:04
  8. "That's What Love's All About" - 5:12
  9. "Mascara Tears" - 5:42
  10. "Rebecca" - 5:15

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References

  1. Sleger, Dave. "Glossolalia - Steve Walsh". AllMusic . Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2013-02-20.