In October 1978, Kansas released "Two for the Show," a live album showcasing their progressive rock sound and the band's energetic performances. This album followed their successful studio album "Point of Know Return," released in 1977, which featured hits like "Dust in the Wind" and solidified their presence in the rock genre. The live recording of "Icarus - Borne on Wings of Steel" captures the band at a pinnacle of their creative output, emphasizing their musical prowess and the tight interplay between instruments during live performances. Interesting to note is that "Two for the Show" became one of the band's most popular albums, charting high on the Billboard 200 and demonstrating their ability to replicate and enhance their studio material in a live setting, which was a significant aspect of their identity as a band during this period.