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I love the way you guys format your reactions. Get in, kill it, get out. Period. No nonsense, no politics, no wasted chatter. Perfect! Thanks for that.
I'm agreeing also. It must be tempting to preamble with "So this next one, y'all been sayin that it's as hard as we're gonna hear from this band, so that'll be interesting!" and then take a detour for three minutes. But they DO give good analysis in the middle of the song, but not too much, 1, 2, or 3 times (a 5-second rewind would be nice so's not to miss cool transitions, but whatev, heh) and at the end. I AM waiting for the time that Che answers "Uh, no." to La's "You ready?" LOL!
Get in, killit, get out? Yeah, but.... I've, personally, heard these songs many times, so.. I wanna know what these fellas think. I wanna know if and how classic rock works or doesn't work for them. I want a bit more elaboration from these dudes, is what I'm saying.
Love me some STYX! Great group out of Chicago. I believe you’d love most of their material but I’d like to suggest “Renegade” next it too will knock your caps back. Progressive, conceptual Rock music at its best; believe it or not they do have a couple of great ballads too!
Epic, iconic. Great reaction - "I thought that they were angels, much to my surprise. We climbed aboard their starship and headed for the skies." One of my favorite twists in a song lyric.
I graduated HS in ‘79. These reaction channels (and especially yours) reveals how spoiled we were with music. Exhibit A this song. Which comes out of nowhere with its (as you say) musical theater opening and then rocking second half. I will be honest, I don’t think we appreciated the wide range of outstanding music the was regularly produced.
I was in the Class of '78. We had the best music. All of these songs are still played on the radio today. Name something new that will be played 40/50 years from now. I cant think of a single thing.
Class of '83 here, and, yeah, I think we KNEW we had it good, but now we can see just HOW good! I mean, the period from '65- '75, and especially '67 - '73?? Are you KIDDING me?? DC101 and countless Classic Rock albums were the soundtrack of my youth--and pretty much today as well!
"Fooling Yourself" is on the same album and is probably the best example of how a "prog rock" song can be made for radio audiences without compromising musicianship.
A top ten hit from 'The Grand Illusion' (estimated at over 6 million copies sold), the first of four consecutive multi-platinum albums. It contains the classic rock radio staples "Fooling Yourself" and the title track as well as fan favorites "Man in the Wilderness", "Miss America", and the compact epic "Castle Walls".
I would be remiss if I didn’t also suggest “Lady” one of the most unconventional and beautiful power ballads ever! Just one of many Styx songs worthy of your reaction! ✌️😊
…..Wow, I just saw Styx last night at the Hampton Beach Casino in New Hampshire, they still sound as good as when I seen them back in the 70’s & 80’s ! Tommy Shaw & J.Y. (James Young) they played this song to perfection 🚀🔥❤️🎸
Styx and Kansas are the American version of prog... they got the bells and whistles, but they also have a commercial side. They ruled radio in the late 70s.
KANSAS was ALOT MORE PROGRESSIVE than Styx in the 70s. Not even close. I would call about 6 of Styx' songs truly progressive rock. Kansas put out 6 solid ALBUMS of Progressive Rock in the 70s alone. The best American Progressive Rock Band. I just saw their 50th Anniv Tour just a week ago. >Song for America >Miracles Out of Nowhere >Icarus (Borne on Wings of Steel) >Icarus II >The Wall >THE PINNACLE!!! >Glimpse of Home >Lonely Wind >Belexes >Hold On >Carry on My Wayward Son and that is only a small portion of their Progressive tunes. Styx was "proggy" sometimes. Prog Lite maybe. They never composed epics like >Journey from Mariabronn >Apercu >Lamplight Symphony >Incomudru Hymn to the Atman >Mysteries and Mayhem >Cheyenne Anthem >Magnum Opus >Portrait (He Knew) >Closet Chronicles >Sparks of the Tempest >Paradox >The Spider >Lightnings Hand >Nobody's Home >Hopelessly Human plus the others above
They should go back to 1975 ... Album - Equinox ... Song - SUITE MADAME BLUE ... the song still resonates with many and probably will for many more decades. I agree, though, that Crystal Ball is one of their best and most popular. There are so many great songs, and their earlier songs are often underplayed and underappreciated.
Big sound….saw them back in 77..the Grand Illusion Tour,,,Tommie Shaw killed the vocals, they were LOUD but crisp…worth the drive to LA..never thought of them as prog, but as usual, you guys are spot on! Thanks for another excellent reaction!
The entire "Grand Illusion" album is one hit after another. You can listen to it end to end, and you won't find a bad track on it. Lead singer Dennis DeYoung did fancy himself a "Broadway" singer. He tried to take the band in that direction ("Mr. Roboto"), and that is probably one of the reasons the band parted ways with him.
Styx was my first concert in 1980! These guys always got dissed by "real" rockers for exactly the comments you made about them being theatrical. They definitely were and I get that it's different, but these guys rock.
This is one of Styx' most proggy tunes, kind of Yes influences showing. Another midwest Chicago area band. The extended instrumental and synth work put it into prog territory, that's when they were at their best. I highly recommend >CASTLE WALLS >SUITE MADAME BLUE >MAN IN THE WILDERNESS >LIGHT UP >CRYSTAL BALL >GRAND ILLUSION All from their best 3 albums, Equinox, Crystal Ball and Grand Illusion from the mid 70s.
Styx from the south Chicago suburbs. They played at one of my high school sock-hops in 1974. Their first hit was “Lady” and it was climbing up the charts.
This song shows what tore Styx apart; the lead singer wanted more elaborate, "Broadway-style songs," while the rest of the group just wanted to continue to rock out.
Styx is an American rock band from Chicago, formed in 1972 and is best known for melding hard rock guitar balanced with acoustic guitar, synthesizers mixed with acoustic piano. Alot of upbeat tracks and strong powerful, power ballads that incorporated elements of international musical theater into their sound. Along with gorgeous harmonies and strong vocals. Here's another song if interested. "Styx - To Much Time On My Hands" Fun reaction fellas...La seemed to really enjoy this one. Take care~
Early Styx was Prog for sure. As they got on, their sound did become a bit more radio friendly but they always kept some of the Prog elements. Another great band from the 70’s/80’s. You are killin today! 🔥✌️
Another band out of Chicago... deep rabbit hole this band and well worth your time...btw they are way too good of (pop/rock) song writers for a prog label... to me #ArenaRockBands like Scorpions, Def Leppard and UFO is a better category for #Styx IMHO
This song was used perfectly in the first episode of Freaks and Geeks during a high school dance scene in 1980. And it transported me back to my junior prom. This band was huge in the late 70’s-early 80’s. Such a great nostalgia song.
Renegade by Styx is another great one. The Steelers always play it here in Pittsburgh to pump up the crowd and the defense near the end of the third quarter.
Bros y'all are killing it this morning from Toto to a Lil light prog rock from Styx.if you guys go down this rabbit hole crystal ball is a excellent album 👍 sidenote I think Styx are from Chicago
I saw Styx in concert twice with their original band members. They put on a great show! P.s. I'm happy to see you reacted to the full album version. PLEASE listen to Foolin' Yourself next!
"Miss America" by Styx is sort of like this one, in that it starts out very "pretty" (I say that respectfully), and then sort of explodes into some bone-crunching guitar, altho ITS riff is more of a groove than this one was, and it's funky! And, also like this, the lyrics are pretty off the chain good as well! Great to see y'all digging Styx.
Dennis DeYoung keys,lead vocals. Tommy Shaw guitar , lead vocals. James Young guitar lead vocals. Chuck Panozzo bass. John Panozzo drums. Everybody sang backup The first three guys were the songwriters and for the most part who wrote it sang it. James wrote less as time went on so it was Dennis and Tommy as the leaders. This was the classic lineup till 96 when John died😢
This song takes me to the time of this great band. The sights, the people, the feelings and the emotions as a young girl. Hearing this makes me feel like a teenager again. Styx was huge and they have an abundance of exceptional songs, it's tough to recommend one or two. I'm confident that you will find your way to their many masterpieces. I love your reactions and obvious taste for superlative music 🎶
Saw these guys on the tour for this record way back in '78. Oh yeah, something's coming. Grab them hats fellas! Imagine sitting in a small arena, about 2,500 seats, and this kicks in. Been there, done that!
Tommy Shaw a Mobile Alabama native plays guitar and sings on a lot of their tracks they basically had two lead vocalist when Tommy came on board this song was Dennis deYoung on vocals
Great pick up on the "Broadway" sounding beginning. It was actually the demise of the group. Dennis DeYoung, the lead singer, was a big musical / Broadway fan and wanted to take the band in that direction. It's very evident from the Paradise Theater LP. Most of the other members wanted to just be a straight rock band, And the band fell apart not long after that. Another great one guys!
Dennis DeYoung is an odd guy with a superb voice and great song writer. Tommy Shaw tons of talent in his own right. They were able to manage to put out some fantastic songs. I wish Dennis DeYoung was more appreciative of Tommy Shaw but it's those egos that are part of the process. Styx was great. At a time so many fantastic bands still rolling out great material. Styx definitely more oriented to radio airplay, but I always like it when Styx is on the radio or grocery store piped in tunes.
For me, Styx was often comparable to Queen in their ability for theatrics, strong lead singers, and dramatic sound. They both also had the ability to keep it simple and rock you with great back beats and hooks too though. Try Renegade from them next, it will show their range.
This is my favorite arena rock band. I have seen them live many times! This band has 30 plus outstanding hits! You are about to hear one of the best rock vocalists, Dennis DeYoung!!!’ By the way the Grand Illusion album is a MUST HAVE ALBUM!!!’
Top 3 American bands of all-time in my opinion. Seen them over 7 times. Live concert versions of their hits from 1998 Return to Paradise tour. A must check out guys. ; )
@@kbrewski1 Great list ! Neil Young sang Rock and Roll will never die . Unfortunately it seems that it's been pretty much dead for quite a while now... : ((
@ernestpacheco8148 I think you're missing my point. That's a list of American bands that are easily better bands than Styx if you took a general consensus of the rock journalists, DJs, music industry etc along with the educated American rock fan since the 60s. And those were off the top of my head, I'm sure I'm missing some.
Check out “Boat on the River”, as well as “Lorelei” and the original “Lady” (the original from 1973-the later remake isn’t quite as good) as well as “Snowblind” and “Rocking the Paradise”
I heard this song (and entire album) far more times than I chose to. Styx was my then girlfriend/now wife’s all time favorite band. She reminded me Dennis DeYoung was from her neighborhood every single time she popped that eight track into the deck of my 72 VW Beetle. Great memories!
Interesting you mentioned Broadway. The band kicked out the singer and lead songwriter for all these great songs because of musical differences. They wanted to do more traditional rock and he was more into theatrical songs. Never the same after that. If you want to hear the song that first made us stand up and take notice try "Light Up"!
Dennis and J.Y. had the most differences. Tommy was into Yes and Alan Parsons Project and liked theatrical songs like Mr. Roboto. Dennis was tied up with solo projects and then when he wasn't well enough to tour, J.Y. and Tommy felt that they had to make the decision to continue without him. Dennis believes he was fired because of pettiness and impatience.
Styx hail from Chicago and consisted of James Young (guitar and vocals), Dennis DeYoung (Keyboards and vocals), John Panozzo (Drums), Chuck Panozzo (Bass) and John Curulewski (Guitar). Curulewski quit in 1976 after six akbums (Styx I - 1972, Styx II - 1973, The Serpent Is Rising - 1973, Man Of Miracles - 1974, Equinox - 1975 and Crystal Ball - 1976) to spend more time with his family. He got replaced by Tommy Shaw (Guitar and vocals). Singing duties were covered by either Dennis DeYoung (here), James Young and Tommy Shaw. Their "best" period was from 1975 until 1979, covering Equinox, Crystal Ball, The Grand Illusion (1977), Pieces Of Eight (1978) and Cornerstone (1979). Later they started to go more chart-inclined with Dennis DeYoung gathering more influence in the song-writing. DeYoung was more broadway-minded (good observation there) while James Young and Tommy Shaw were more rock-friendly.
I always hated sticks when the beginning man. And Dennis DeYoung was okay as a singer but mostly he was just all coked up and I thought they were all lightweight stuff compared to bands I really like like Boston and Kansas and rush and you know the the bands that actually were Heavy Hitters. But I have to say man sticks did get into me and especially what is it from their album Pieces Of Eight? America? Something like that that went to hit home but most of the rest of it is like yeah they're good, but I don't know they're just not stacking up against the Heavy Hitters in my opinion
Chicks loved Styx. I figured that out early. Plus Styx was always very good. Not the best overall, but nice catalog and women enjoyed Styx. Some bands women enjoy I can't sit through. Styx was an exception.
Welcome to my favorite band. This song is their anthem - check out the live performance from 1996's "Return To Paradise" tour (almost 20 years after its release). Their live versions always rock harder. This song has the slow/softer introduction that then morphs to rock out - a common thing of theirs. It is also an uplifting song of hope like most of their stuff - songs to make you feel good instead of the depressing mood of a lot. Even "Renegade" about a guy facing death is somewhat upbeat. STYX has always had 3 lead singers and songwriters, each with different stuff; so it makes for a wide variety of song styles - keeps it interesting. I guess you can say like Queen's variety. Here are a few of the many songs I could recommend: "Blue Collar Man"( th-cam.com/video/astDDt5OUYM/w-d-xo.html ). "Prelude 12/Suite: Madame Blue"( th-cam.com/video/KOlJPA2tUrw/w-d-xo.html ) "Fooling Yourself"(Album: th-cam.com/video/apTy_Wez4V4/w-d-xo.html , Live: th-cam.com/video/brDDzKOcvPA/w-d-xo.html ). "Young Man"( th-cam.com/video/8qXT9k9LY-U/w-d-xo.html ). Early Styx by JY. "Queen Of Spades"(Album: th-cam.com/video/FXd0JR2SRE8/w-d-xo.html , Live by current lineup: th-cam.com/video/6yhOY0r-6R4/w-d-xo.html ). "Man In The Wilderness" ( th-cam.com/video/biKrDFBp0ns/w-d-xo.html ). "CASTLE WALLS" (Fan video: th-cam.com/video/02cZoM5reqo/w-d-xo.html ) "Crystal Ball" (Live: th-cam.com/video/5dYH62bpmec/w-d-xo.html , Album: th-cam.com/video/6X8FFR9qf2Y/w-d-xo.html ). "Lady"(Album: th-cam.com/video/QumxOQganfo/w-d-xo.html , Live: th-cam.com/video/2tJ0ZW55U1I/w-d-xo.html ).
Oh, I almost forgot to mention that it was at a Styx show in Spokane, Washington in 1976 that I discovered Rush! I will always be grateful to Styx for introducing me to Rush.😊
Styx is the best. Dennis DeYoung on the keyboards. James Young and Tommy Shaw on guitars, Chuck and John Pansazzo on bass and drums. The group is from Chicago. This whole album is fire. I suggest you listen to the Styx masterpiece Suite Madam Blue from their album Equinox. And Renegade from Pieces of Eight . Thanks for your reaction.
Coasting a bit on the slow, meandering path set with Stairway to Heaven years before. The thoughtful, lament leading to full Rocket Sauce... Cheers 🍄🌲🍄✨💥🌈
It’s a total sham that this band is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of fame! COMPLETE SHAM!! But Willie Nelson and Dolly Pardon is along with a bunch of non rock artist!
"Crystal Ball" uses a similar approach with a soft start that explodes into a highly energetic song. It's one of the best by Styx, along with "Snowblind" and "Half-penny two penny",
Just saw Styx a week ago in Columbus Oh! They’ve still got it. And Foghat opened for them! Styx blended Rock, Pop, Prog. This is what they closed the show with before they encore!
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I love the way you guys format your reactions. Get in, kill it, get out. Period. No nonsense, no politics, no wasted chatter. Perfect! Thanks for that.
We'up outta here. Takes 1.5 seconds to say. All business. ☑
I totally agree with you. These guys make the song the star instead of acting stupid & making their channel about themselves.
Totally agree,a breath of fresh air into what's becoming a cesspool so far as reaction channels are concerned.
I'm agreeing also. It must be tempting to preamble with "So this next one, y'all been sayin that it's as hard as we're gonna hear from this band, so that'll be interesting!" and then take a detour for three minutes. But they DO give good analysis in the middle of the song, but not too much, 1, 2, or 3 times (a 5-second rewind would be nice so's not to miss cool transitions, but whatev, heh) and at the end. I AM waiting for the time that Che answers "Uh, no." to La's "You ready?" LOL!
Get in, killit, get out? Yeah, but.... I've, personally, heard these songs many times, so.. I wanna know what these fellas think. I wanna know if and how classic rock works or doesn't work for them. I want a bit more elaboration from these dudes, is what I'm saying.
Love me some STYX! Great group out of Chicago. I believe you’d love most of their material but I’d like to suggest “Renegade” next it too will knock your caps back. Progressive, conceptual Rock music at its best; believe it or not they do have a couple of great ballads too!
Epic, iconic. Great reaction - "I thought that they were angels, much to my surprise. We climbed aboard their starship and headed for the skies." One of my favorite twists in a song lyric.
Same. It chokes me up for some reason.
Ate up the alien visitor theme as a young teen in the late Seventies!
I graduated HS in ‘79. These reaction channels (and especially yours) reveals how spoiled we were with music. Exhibit A this song. Which comes out of nowhere with its (as you say) musical theater opening and then rocking second half. I will be honest, I don’t think we appreciated the wide range of outstanding music the was regularly produced.
I was in the Class of '78. We had the best music. All of these songs are still played on the radio today. Name something new that will be played 40/50 years from now. I cant think of a single thing.
I appreciated it and went to so many concerts. I stopped seeing Styx when they came out with Mr. Roboto - I had some standards...lol
1980 Grad here. Yea we had great music and did not appreciate as much as we should have. Glad we are alive and still kicking.
You are exactly right we did not appreciate it back then but we do now.
Class of '83 here, and, yeah, I think we KNEW we had it good, but now we can see just HOW good! I mean, the period from '65- '75, and especially '67 - '73?? Are you KIDDING me?? DC101 and countless Classic Rock albums were the soundtrack of my youth--and pretty much today as well!
This was a huge mainstream hit back in the day....iconic track.
"Fooling Yourself" is on the same album and is probably the best example of how a "prog rock" song can be made for radio audiences without compromising musicianship.
I wouldn't call that song prog rock at all. Nice song never the less
A top ten hit from 'The Grand Illusion' (estimated at over 6 million copies sold), the first of four consecutive multi-platinum albums. It contains the classic rock radio staples "Fooling Yourself" and the title track as well as fan favorites "Man in the Wilderness", "Miss America", and the compact epic "Castle Walls".
Every single cut on this album is epic. My God the flow to each cut was just meant to be.!!!!! cheers
Man, great guitarists, tremendous vocals and an iconic piano riff. Check out Renegade, Queen of Spades, Miss America. Can't go wrong.
I would be remiss if I didn’t also suggest “Lady” one of the most unconventional and beautiful power ballads ever! Just one of many Styx songs worthy of your reaction!
✌️😊
…..Wow, I just saw Styx last night at the Hampton Beach Casino in New Hampshire, they still sound as good as when I seen them back in the 70’s & 80’s ! Tommy Shaw & J.Y. (James Young) they played this song to perfection 🚀🔥❤️🎸
Last night?!?! Perfect timing!!
It’s not Styx, Dennis, the cofounder, is no longer there. They have 1 original member. JY is the only original. 🙄I call that a cover or tribute band.
@@SueKay-rq1lr You really going to diss Tommy Shaw like that? He was there for their biggest albums.
@@SueKay-rq1lr what ever !
@@timmarshall2491 Yes I am!
You want Styx prog? Try the tracks Prelude/Suite Madam Blue and Castle Walls.
The Grand Illusion - a top 5 GOAT album !!!
Styx and Kansas are the American version of prog... they got the bells and whistles, but they also have a commercial side. They ruled radio in the late 70s.
It is hard to think of one band without the other.
And they're both touring this year on their 50th anniversary tour..I just saw Styx..Kansas in September..
KANSAS was ALOT MORE PROGRESSIVE than Styx in the 70s. Not even close. I would call about 6 of Styx' songs truly progressive rock. Kansas put out 6 solid ALBUMS of Progressive Rock in the 70s alone. The best American Progressive Rock Band.
I just saw their 50th Anniv Tour just a week ago.
>Song for America
>Miracles Out of Nowhere
>Icarus (Borne on Wings of Steel)
>Icarus II
>The Wall
>THE PINNACLE!!!
>Glimpse of Home
>Lonely Wind
>Belexes
>Hold On
>Carry on My Wayward Son
and that is only a small portion of their Progressive tunes.
Styx was "proggy" sometimes. Prog Lite maybe.
They never composed epics like
>Journey from Mariabronn
>Apercu
>Lamplight Symphony
>Incomudru Hymn to the Atman
>Mysteries and Mayhem
>Cheyenne Anthem
>Magnum Opus
>Portrait (He Knew)
>Closet Chronicles
>Sparks of the Tempest
>Paradox
>The Spider
>Lightnings Hand
>Nobody's Home
>Hopelessly Human
plus the others above
"Renegade", "Blue Collar Man", "Lady", "Crystal Ball", "Suite Madame Blue", "The Best of Times"
Lots of good stuff to come from Styx...! "Sweet Madam Blue", "Lorelei", "Crystal Ball",
"Why Me", "I'm Ok" and many more...
They should go back to 1975 ... Album - Equinox ... Song - SUITE MADAME BLUE ... the song still resonates with many and probably will for many more decades. I agree, though, that Crystal Ball is one of their best and most popular. There are so many great songs, and their earlier songs are often underplayed and underappreciated.
Big sound….saw them back in 77..the Grand Illusion Tour,,,Tommie Shaw killed the vocals, they were LOUD but crisp…worth the drive to LA..never thought of them as prog, but as usual, you guys are spot on! Thanks for another excellent reaction!
They definitely had prog. Moments early in their careers though then changed to most rock or pop/ rock ballads!
The entire "Grand Illusion" album is one hit after another. You can listen to it end to end, and you won't find a bad track on it. Lead singer Dennis DeYoung did fancy himself a "Broadway" singer. He tried to take the band in that direction ("Mr. Roboto"), and that is probably one of the reasons the band parted ways with him.
Ohhh u guys!!! Thos epic cut enjoy!!!!!
Nobody bigger back in the day.
Saw them every year in highschool. Mid-70s. Best shows ever.
Lol, they didn’t even make the top 30 in the biggest rock band of the 70’s,….they’re alright, but way too many that are bigger and better than them.
Led Zeppelin. Enough said ?
More from the same album -
Fooling Yourself (Angry Young Man)
Miss America
Man in the Wilderness
All bangers.
Check out their songs Renegade ,Castle Wall, Snowblind and Crystal Ball You will not be disappointed.
During the "Satanic Panic" of the 1980's, politicians (and their dumb wives) thought this song was Satanic.
Styx was my first concert in 1980! These guys always got dissed by "real" rockers for exactly the comments you made about them being theatrical. They definitely were and I get that it's different, but these guys rock.
I got to see Tommy Shaw open up for Rush on one of their '80s tours.
My first too. That just does not sound right!
@Patrick I saw Styx on Super Bowl Sunday in 1980 in Vancouver. The Babies were the opening act. Great show!
Styx grand illusion album is a masterpiece
This is one of Styx' most proggy tunes, kind of Yes influences showing. Another midwest Chicago area band.
The extended instrumental and synth work put it into prog territory, that's when they were at their best.
I highly recommend
>CASTLE WALLS
>SUITE MADAME BLUE
>MAN IN THE WILDERNESS
>LIGHT UP
>CRYSTAL BALL
>GRAND ILLUSION
All from their best 3 albums, Equinox, Crystal Ball and Grand Illusion from the mid 70s.
Renagade and Blue collar man are Styx classics that you would really like.
Dennis Deyoung keys and vocals, Tommy Shaw guitar and vocals, James (JY) Young guitar and vocals and brothers John Panozzo Drums and Chuck bass
Yet another band worthy of the R&R HOF but have always been snubbed.
Suite Madame Blue is another iconic Styx song...
Styx from the south Chicago suburbs. They played at one of my high school sock-hops in 1974. Their first hit was “Lady” and it was climbing up the charts.
This song shows what tore Styx apart; the lead singer wanted more elaborate, "Broadway-style songs," while the rest of the group just wanted to continue to rock out.
Sounds like The Who. This was a big hit. So many great rock singers back then. And I don't care what anybody says, I loved Mr. Roboto.
Mr Roboto is a jam
@@samuraijacques952 I think it's a love it or hate it kind of song.
Styx is an American rock band from Chicago, formed in 1972 and is best known for melding hard rock guitar balanced with acoustic guitar, synthesizers mixed with acoustic piano. Alot of upbeat tracks and strong powerful, power ballads that incorporated elements of international musical theater into their sound. Along with gorgeous harmonies and strong vocals. Here's another song if interested. "Styx - To Much Time On My Hands" Fun reaction fellas...La seemed to really enjoy this one. Take care~
Early Styx was Prog for sure. As they got on, their sound did become a bit more radio friendly but they always kept some of the Prog elements. Another great band from the 70’s/80’s. You are killin today! 🔥✌️
Another band out of Chicago... deep rabbit hole this band and well worth your time...btw they are way too good of (pop/rock) song writers for a prog label... to me #ArenaRockBands like Scorpions, Def Leppard and UFO is a better category for #Styx IMHO
Cartman from South Park sang this. It’s funny and worth a listen
Always brings back 7th grade woodshop for me. It must have been the first time I heard it. Always been a Styx fan!
Suite Madam Blue , Crystal Ball , Snowblind and a ton more . keep hitting them
This song was used perfectly in the first episode of Freaks and Geeks during a high school dance scene in 1980. And it transported me back to my junior prom. This band was huge in the late 70’s-early 80’s. Such a great nostalgia song.
Renegade by Styx is another great one. The Steelers always play it here in Pittsburgh to pump up the crowd and the defense near the end of the third quarter.
Bros y'all are killing it this morning from Toto to a Lil light prog rock from Styx.if you guys go down this rabbit hole crystal ball is a excellent album 👍 sidenote I think Styx are from Chicago
When I was playing a piano bar, this was one of the songs guaranteed to get the ENTIRE room singing together...😅❤
I love that you can tell something big is coming.
Chicago based prog band. Back in their day, genres weren’t really a thing, Styx was just ROCK N ROLL!
I saw Styx in concert twice with their original band members. They put on a great show! P.s. I'm happy to see you reacted to the full album version. PLEASE listen to Foolin' Yourself next!
"Miss America" by Styx is sort of like this one, in that it starts out very "pretty" (I say that respectfully), and then sort of explodes into some bone-crunching guitar, altho ITS riff is more of a groove than this one was, and it's funky! And, also like this, the lyrics are pretty off the chain good as well! Great to see y'all digging Styx.
A great Styx song that nobody has reacted to is "Half Penny Two Penny." It's a banger and you should give it a listen.
Styx Pieces of Eight Album was the first album I bought as a kid with my own money! Do Renegade next!
Great band, they have three lead singers that was Dennis de Young, a great Tommy Shaw lead vocal is “Crystal Ball”
Styx will take you on a musical journey.
Suite madam blue , Lorelei, miss America, lady, crystal ball… thx guys
For me The Grand Illusion & Pieces Of Eight were their best albums imho.
Dennis DeYoung keys,lead vocals.
Tommy Shaw guitar , lead vocals.
James Young guitar lead vocals.
Chuck Panozzo bass.
John Panozzo drums.
Everybody sang backup
The first three guys were the songwriters and for the most part who wrote it sang it. James wrote less as time went on so it was Dennis and Tommy as the leaders. This was the classic lineup till 96 when John died😢
my favorite Styx song is Renegade... and then Grand illusion
This was the first cassette tape I ever bought, I was 9 years old. Grand Illusion is a excellent album.
James Young lead vocal on the song “Miss America”
And thanks for not doing the edit versions of this song and slow ride great reactions
Early Styx is the best Equinox album is interesting
If you haven't done renegade by Styx, it's a must.
Dennis DeYoung.. meh. Tommy's songs are better :)
What helps make their music progressive were the interludes.
Thanks for the Styx music! I did see this band in 1975 before Shaw joined the band
This song takes me to the time of this great band. The sights, the people, the feelings and the emotions as a young girl. Hearing this makes me feel like a teenager again. Styx was huge and they have an abundance of exceptional songs, it's tough to recommend one or two. I'm confident that you will find your way to their many masterpieces. I love your reactions and obvious taste for superlative music 🎶
Saw these guys on the tour for this record way back in '78.
Oh yeah, something's coming. Grab them hats fellas!
Imagine sitting in a small arena, about 2,500 seats, and this kicks in. Been there, done that!
Tommy Shaw a Mobile Alabama native plays guitar and sings on a lot of their tracks they basically had two lead vocalist when Tommy came on board this song was Dennis deYoung on vocals
One of my favorite bands and songs! Thanx for the video 🙏
Great pick up on the "Broadway" sounding beginning. It was actually the demise of the group. Dennis DeYoung, the lead singer, was a big musical / Broadway fan and wanted to take the band in that direction. It's very evident from the Paradise Theater LP. Most of the other members wanted to just be a straight rock band, And the band fell apart not long after that. Another great one guys!
how about the Grand Illusion ? would be great !
I can't hear this without thinking of Cartman singing this as fast as he can.
Another classic from a great band
This entire album is extremely worthy. Very underrated band. (see The Wedding Singer) Yall killin it as always. ❤
A beautiful song with lyrics and vocals that are surreal. Dennis DeYoung can sing.
Dennis DeYoung is an odd guy with a superb voice and great song writer. Tommy Shaw tons of talent in his own right. They were able to manage to put out some fantastic songs. I wish Dennis DeYoung was more appreciative of Tommy Shaw but it's those egos that are part of the process. Styx was great. At a time so many fantastic bands still rolling out great material. Styx definitely more oriented to radio airplay, but I always like it when Styx is on the radio or grocery store piped in tunes.
These guys put me in the theatre, music theory class….a bunch of places….anyone else? ❤️🎶❤️😎
For me, Styx was often comparable to Queen in their ability for theatrics, strong lead singers, and dramatic sound. They both also had the ability to keep it simple and rock you with great back beats and hooks too though. Try Renegade from them next, it will show their range.
They’re out of Chicago. Living in Illinois, I saw these guy at least 10 times. They played everywhere with everyone back in the 70’s.
Remember the band "M&R Rush"?
This is my favorite arena rock band. I have seen them live many times! This band has 30 plus outstanding hits! You are about to hear one of the best rock vocalists, Dennis DeYoung!!!’ By the way the Grand Illusion album is a MUST HAVE ALBUM!!!’
Great call on the broadway comment! Dennis has done broadway
"Broadway play" sound is spot on. His delivery sometimes feels theatrical.
Electric piano can do that. But it's done very very well. Still like my Sabbath and Rush but Styx always welcome to jump in with a few songs.
I played this album so many times back then! Awesome!
Top 3 American bands of all-time in my opinion. Seen them over 7 times. Live concert versions of their hits from 1998 Return to Paradise tour. A must check out guys. ; )
1. STEELY DAN
2. KANSAS
3. THE BYRDS
3.5 SPRINGSTEEN+ESTREET
4. CSNY
4.5 ALLMAN BROTHERS
5.TOMPETTY+HEARTBRE
5.5 CCR
6. 70S CHICAGO
7. DOOBIE BROTHERS
8. TALKING HEADS
9. THE CARS
10. REM
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@@kbrewski1 Great list ! Neil Young sang Rock and Roll will never die . Unfortunately it seems that it's been pretty much dead for quite a while now... : ((
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I think you're missing my point. That's a list of American bands that are easily better bands than Styx if you took a general consensus of the rock journalists, DJs, music industry etc along with the educated American rock fan since the 60s. And those were off the top of my head, I'm sure I'm missing some.
Keep the great reactions to great music coming fellas. Appreciate you 🙏 ❤
I would like more R&B though.
Just my opinion. Any genre from that Era is fine by me
That is my favorite song all time since i was kid!!!! I JUST WANT DENNIS DE YOUNG BACK AND ITS SAD!!!
Not only is the album great, the cover art is some of the finest.
Have you listened to the original "progressive " band? VELVET UNDERGROUND?
Check out “Boat on the River”, as well as “Lorelei” and the original “Lady” (the original from 1973-the later remake isn’t quite as good) as well as “Snowblind” and “Rocking the Paradise”
Renegade....snowblind, blue collar man, to much time...all banger Styx tunes
I heard this song (and entire album) far more times than I chose to. Styx was my then girlfriend/now wife’s all time favorite band. She reminded me Dennis DeYoung was from her neighborhood every single time she popped that eight track into the deck of my 72 VW Beetle. Great memories!
Interesting you mentioned Broadway. The band kicked out the singer and lead songwriter for all these great songs because of musical differences. They wanted to do more traditional rock and he was more into theatrical songs. Never the same after that. If you want to hear the song that first made us stand up and take notice try "Light Up"!
Dennis and J.Y. had the most differences. Tommy was into Yes and Alan Parsons Project and liked theatrical songs like Mr. Roboto. Dennis was tied up with solo projects and then when he wasn't well enough to tour, J.Y. and Tommy felt that they had to make the decision to continue without him. Dennis believes he was fired because of pettiness and impatience.
Song - SUITE MADAME BLUE ... the longer album (Equinox) version
Styx hail from Chicago and consisted of James Young (guitar and vocals), Dennis DeYoung (Keyboards and vocals), John Panozzo (Drums), Chuck Panozzo (Bass) and John Curulewski (Guitar). Curulewski quit in 1976 after six akbums (Styx I - 1972, Styx II - 1973, The Serpent Is Rising - 1973, Man Of Miracles - 1974, Equinox - 1975 and Crystal Ball - 1976) to spend more time with his family. He got replaced by Tommy Shaw (Guitar and vocals). Singing duties were covered by either Dennis DeYoung (here), James Young and Tommy Shaw. Their "best" period was from 1975 until 1979, covering Equinox, Crystal Ball, The Grand Illusion (1977), Pieces Of Eight (1978) and Cornerstone (1979). Later they started to go more chart-inclined with Dennis DeYoung gathering more influence in the song-writing. DeYoung was more broadway-minded (good observation there) while James Young and Tommy Shaw were more rock-friendly.
I always hated sticks when the beginning man. And Dennis DeYoung was okay as a singer but mostly he was just all coked up and I thought they were all lightweight stuff compared to bands I really like like Boston and Kansas and rush and you know the the bands that actually were Heavy Hitters. But I have to say man sticks did get into me and especially what is it from their album Pieces Of Eight? America? Something like that that went to hit home but most of the rest of it is like yeah they're good, but I don't know they're just not stacking up against the Heavy Hitters in my opinion
Chicks loved Styx. I figured that out early. Plus Styx was always very good. Not the best overall, but nice catalog and women enjoyed Styx. Some bands women enjoy I can't sit through. Styx was an exception.
coked up was shaw not deyoung
Welcome to my favorite band. This song is their anthem - check out the live performance from 1996's "Return To Paradise" tour (almost 20 years after its release). Their live versions always rock harder.
This song has the slow/softer introduction that then morphs to rock out - a common thing of theirs. It is also an uplifting song of hope like most of their stuff - songs to make you feel good instead of the depressing mood of a lot. Even "Renegade" about a guy facing death is somewhat upbeat.
STYX has always had 3 lead singers and songwriters, each with different stuff; so it makes for a wide variety of song styles - keeps it interesting. I guess you can say like Queen's variety.
Here are a few of the many songs I could recommend:
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"Prelude 12/Suite: Madame Blue"( th-cam.com/video/KOlJPA2tUrw/w-d-xo.html )
"Fooling Yourself"(Album: th-cam.com/video/apTy_Wez4V4/w-d-xo.html , Live: th-cam.com/video/brDDzKOcvPA/w-d-xo.html ).
"Young Man"( th-cam.com/video/8qXT9k9LY-U/w-d-xo.html ). Early Styx by JY.
"Queen Of Spades"(Album: th-cam.com/video/FXd0JR2SRE8/w-d-xo.html , Live by current lineup: th-cam.com/video/6yhOY0r-6R4/w-d-xo.html ).
"Man In The Wilderness" ( th-cam.com/video/biKrDFBp0ns/w-d-xo.html ).
"CASTLE WALLS" (Fan video: th-cam.com/video/02cZoM5reqo/w-d-xo.html )
"Crystal Ball" (Live: th-cam.com/video/5dYH62bpmec/w-d-xo.html , Album: th-cam.com/video/6X8FFR9qf2Y/w-d-xo.html ).
"Lady"(Album: th-cam.com/video/QumxOQganfo/w-d-xo.html , Live: th-cam.com/video/2tJ0ZW55U1I/w-d-xo.html ).
It's impossible to not appreciate this song.
They found their fortune🤑🤑
This is usually their encore song
Oh, I almost forgot to mention that it was at a Styx show in Spokane, Washington in 1976 that I discovered Rush! I will always be grateful to Styx for introducing me to Rush.😊
Styx is the best. Dennis DeYoung on the keyboards. James Young and Tommy Shaw on guitars, Chuck and John Pansazzo on bass and drums. The group is from Chicago. This whole album is fire. I suggest you listen to the Styx masterpiece Suite Madam Blue from their album Equinox. And Renegade from Pieces of Eight . Thanks for your reaction.
Coasting a bit on the slow, meandering path set with Stairway to Heaven years before.
The thoughtful, lament leading to full Rocket Sauce...
Cheers
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It’s a total sham that this band is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of fame! COMPLETE SHAM!! But Willie Nelson and Dolly Pardon is along with a bunch of non rock artist!
"Crystal Ball" uses a similar approach with a soft start that explodes into a highly energetic song. It's one of the best by Styx, along with "Snowblind" and "Half-penny two penny",
Just saw Styx a week ago in Columbus Oh! They’ve still got it. And Foghat opened for them! Styx blended Rock, Pop, Prog. This is what they closed the show with before they encore!
WLS Chicago aka The Big 89 pushed this band by playing the songs Lady and Lorelei every night before the rest of the country knew of this band.
"Somthin' bigs comin'" You called it! LOL Loved it! The whole song reads like a Broadway play.