Kansas: Drastic Measures version on CD in Standard edition. This particular edition was published in Europe in publishing company Music On CD on 16. March 2017.

Drastic Measures ist das neunte Studio-Album der größten AOR/Prog-Rock-Bands der 70er Jahre aus Topeka, Kansas mit Frontmann John Elefante. Es ist das letzte Album mit Kenny Livgren und Dave Hope. Der Sound auf dieser Platte ist radio-freundlicher Pop-Rock. Einen Gastauftritt hat Ambrosia- Frontmann David Pack (Hintergrundgesang). Einige Songs brauchen mehrere Anläufe, bis sie beim Hörer landen, doch dann ist es ein Album, das man von Anfang bis Ende hören kann. The album "DRASTIC MEASURES", originally released in 1983, was the second album by the band to feature new singer John Elephante - an appointment necessitated by the departure of Steve Walsh. Not surprisingly, the band's sound evolved, moving with the times and exhibiting a more accessible colour. Sure, the progressive rock element was still quite audible, but the songs and their delivery fit in with the flow of men with a mission. Definitely AOR, but with an edge and urgency that didn't leave much room for debate. The sound produced by Neil Kernon (Queensryche, Dokken) is both contemporary and sophisticated, allowing the band to fully embrace their past while utilizing the latest technology. Includes the single Fight Fire With Fire, which reached the top five of the rock charts.

Album spans genres Rock, Progressive rock and Pop Rock.