HOOP OF FLAME

When I listen to this album I get a definite Kansas vibe. The songs are primarily midwestern U.S. rock, with a hint of country, and, like early Kansas, symphonic prog flourishes to sweeten it up. Also, like Kansas, there seems to be a tendency towards Native American themes, both musically and lyrically. Vocally, singer John Mabry often sounds quite a lot like Rick Davies of Supertramp.

While there is that strong Kansas similarity, Mind Furniture lacks that dazzling explosiveness that Kansas often displayed on their earlier albums. But this album is much closer to those than the dismal 1980's Kansas catalogue.

It's a decent album, but certainly not outstanding.