Kilroy Was Here

Styx

Kilroy Was Here

RELEASED: February 22, 1983
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Mr. Roboto 5:28 2. Cold War 4:27 3. Don't Let It End 4:56 4. High Time 4:33 5. Heavy Metal Poisoning 4:57 6. Just Get Through This Night 6:06 7. Double Life 3:46 8. Haven't We Been Here Before 4:06 9. Don't Let It End (reprise) 2:21
Historical Archive
Kilroy Was Here is a concept album by the American rock band Styx, released in 1983. The album presents a futuristic narrative about a rock star named Kilroy who is on the run from a totalitarian regime that has outlawed rock music. Musically, it features a blend of progressive rock and pop rock, characterized by synthesizers, guitar solos, and elaborate vocal harmonies. The album is known for its hit single 'Mr. Roboto,' which became a cultural phenomenon and is often associated with the band's legacy in the 1980s.