Creating a setlist that pleases every fan is an absolutely impossible task. Each band has different groups with varying levels of fandom in their fanbase. There are the diehard fanatics who own every album and know the words to every song. There is the dedicated fan who knows a good deal of the band's catalog, … Continue reading My Fantasy Live Setlist For Styx
As fans we can agree that we all love Styx. However, I am sure that many of us have differing opinions about out favorite Styx albums. Fandom is a very passionate affair, at times it is not for the feint of heart. I recently wrote a blog detailing my five favorite Kansas albums. I received … Continue reading My Five Favorite Albums From Styx
As I write this the latest Styx album, Crash Of The Crown, has been out for just over one year. As a fan of the band since the early 1980's I am so glad they are creating new music. This band is far too talented to continue to exclusively rehash the past. Back in 1981 … Continue reading A Few Thoughts On Crash Of The Crown By Styx
To be honest I do not know what to expect from the upcoming Styx album Crash Of The Crown. This will be the follow-up to their highly successful album The Mission (2017). When I say "successful" I do not mean in terms of records sales. The days of a Styx album selling three million copies … Continue reading A Few Thoughts On The New Styx Song Crash Of The Crown
I recently had the great pleasure of seeing Styx in concert. On May 20, 2019 the band performed at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, New Jersey. I have been a long time Styx fan, however this was my first time seeing the band live. What an incredible experience! The band greatly exceeded my … Continue reading Styx Concert Review: 05/20/2019
Edge Of The Century is the 1990 reunion album from classic rock band Styx. Internal tensions and creative differences lead to the band breaking up in 1984. Thankfully the band reformed in 1990. However it was without popular guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw. In his place was New Jersey born singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Glen Burtnik. I count Edge Of The … Continue reading Song Spotlight: Carrie Ann By Styx
The latest album by Styx, The Mission, have been out for about two months now. The Mission is an album that was LONG overdue. After spending some time with this great album, here are a few thoughts. I will be totally honest, I did not think the band had it in them to produce new … Continue reading Album Spotlight: The Mission By Styx
A new Styx song! A brand new Styx album on the way!!! This is the biggest surprise of 2017, so far, A new Styx album is something that I hoped for and never thought that I would ever see. For a long time the band seemed stuck in the cycle of releasing live album after … Continue reading New Music From Styx, Gone Gone Gone
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