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Remastered and repackaged, this is a treasure trove for die-hard Styx fanatics waiting for a proper reissue of their early works. But casual buyers best beware: this isn't the Styx that sang "Come Sail Away" or "Mr. Roboto," but a different though no less enjoyable group altogether. This two-disc set comprises their first four records under the Wooden Nickel imprint: Styx, Styx II, The Serpent Is Rising and Man of Miracles. While the arena rock anthems and compositional sensibilities are underdeveloped, the pomposity of their prog rock roots clearly shines through with the inclusion of "Fanfare for the Common Man," "Little Fugue in G" and the Hallelujah chorus from Handel's Messiah. It's also a document showcasing the evolution of their flare for theatrics and storytelling, which didn't entirely put them on par with their British and Italian prog rock counterparts, but close enough for people to take notice. Aside from "Lady," there isn't much here that casual listeners will identify with, but Styx loyalists will be pleased with proper documentation of the group's formative years, something all too neglected until now.
© Rob Theakston /TiVo
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James Young, ComposerLyricist - John Ryan, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Aaron Copland, ComposerLyricist - Dennis DeYoung, ComposerLyricist - Styx, MainArtist - Bill Traut, Producer
℗ 1972 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc., Under exclusive license to Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Paul Frank, ComposerLyricist - John Ryan, Producer - Styx, MainArtist - Bill Traut, Producer
℗ 1972 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc., Under exclusive license to Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
John Ryan, Producer - Styx, MainArtist - Bill Traut, Producer - Mark Gaddis, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1972 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc., Under exclusive license to Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
James Young, ComposerLyricist - John Ryan, Producer - Dennis DeYoung, ComposerLyricist - Styx, MainArtist - Bill Traut, Producer
℗ 1972 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc.
John Ryan, Producer - Styx, MainArtist - Bill Traut, Producer - Lewis Mark, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1972 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc., Under exclusive license to Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
George Clinton, ComposerLyricist - John Ryan, Producer - Styx, MainArtist - Bill Traut, Producer
℗ 1972 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc., Under exclusive license to Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
John Ryan, Producer - Dennis DeYoung, ComposerLyricist - Styx, MainArtist
℗ 1973 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc.
John Ryan, Producer - Dennis DeYoung, ComposerLyricist - Styx, MainArtist
℗ 1973 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc.
John Ryan, Producer - Styx, MainArtist - John Curulewski, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1973 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc.
John Ryan, Producer - Styx, MainArtist - John Curulewski, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1973 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc.
John Ryan, Producer - Dennis DeYoung, ComposerLyricist - Styx, MainArtist
℗ 1973 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc.
John Ryan, Producer - Dennis DeYoung, ComposerLyricist - Styx, MainArtist
℗ 1973 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc.
John Ryan, Producer - Dennis DeYoung, ComposerLyricist - Styx, MainArtist
℗ 1973 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc.
Dennis DeYoung, ComposerLyricist - Styx, MainArtist
℗ 1973 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc.
John Ryan, Producer - Dennis DeYoung, ComposerLyricist - Styx, MainArtist - Charles Lofrano, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1974 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc.
DISC 2
James Young, ComposerLyricist - Styx, MainArtist - Ray Brandle, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1973 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc.
Dennis DeYoung, ComposerLyricist - Styx, MainArtist
℗ 1973 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc.
James Young, ComposerLyricist - Richard Young, ComposerLyricist - Styx, MainArtist
℗ 1973 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc.
Styx, MainArtist - John Curulewski, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1973 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc.
Dennis DeYoung, ComposerLyricist - Styx, MainArtist - Charles Lofrano, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1973 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc.
Styx, MainArtist - John Curulewski, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1973 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc.
Dennis DeYoung, ComposerLyricist - Styx, MainArtist
℗ 1973 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc.
Styx, MainArtist - Charles Lofrano, ComposerLyricist - John Curulewski, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1973 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc.
Styx, MainArtist - John Curulewski, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1973 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc.
George Frideric Handel, ComposerLyricist - Styx, Arranger, Work Arranger, MainArtist
℗ 1973 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc.
James Young, ComposerLyricist - Styx, MainArtist - John Curulewski, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1974 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc.
James Young, ComposerLyricist - Styx, MainArtist - John Curulewski, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1974 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc., Under exclusive license to Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Dennis DeYoung, ComposerLyricist - Styx, MainArtist
℗ 1974 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc., Under exclusive license to Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Dennis DeYoung, ComposerLyricist - Styx, MainArtist
℗ 1974 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc., Under exclusive license to Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
James Young, ComposerLyricist - Styx, MainArtist
℗ 1974 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc., Under exclusive license to Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Beau Charles, ComposerLyricist - Buddy Randell, ComposerLyricist - Styx, MainArtist
℗ 1974 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc., Under exclusive license to Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Dennis DeYoung, ComposerLyricist - Styx, MainArtist
℗ 1974 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc., Under exclusive license to Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
James Young, ComposerLyricist - Styx, MainArtist - Ray Brandle, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1974 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc., Under exclusive license to Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Dennis DeYoung, ComposerLyricist - Styx, MainArtist
℗ 1974 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc., Under exclusive license to Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
James Young, ComposerLyricist - Dennis DeYoung, ComposerLyricist - Styx, MainArtist - Ray Brandle, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1974 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc., Under exclusive license to Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Album review
Remastered and repackaged, this is a treasure trove for die-hard Styx fanatics waiting for a proper reissue of their early works. But casual buyers best beware: this isn't the Styx that sang "Come Sail Away" or "Mr. Roboto," but a different though no less enjoyable group altogether. This two-disc set comprises their first four records under the Wooden Nickel imprint: Styx, Styx II, The Serpent Is Rising and Man of Miracles. While the arena rock anthems and compositional sensibilities are underdeveloped, the pomposity of their prog rock roots clearly shines through with the inclusion of "Fanfare for the Common Man," "Little Fugue in G" and the Hallelujah chorus from Handel's Messiah. It's also a document showcasing the evolution of their flare for theatrics and storytelling, which didn't entirely put them on par with their British and Italian prog rock counterparts, but close enough for people to take notice. Aside from "Lady," there isn't much here that casual listeners will identify with, but Styx loyalists will be pleased with proper documentation of the group's formative years, something all too neglected until now.
© Rob Theakston /TiVo
About the album
- 2 disc(s) - 35 track(s)
- Total length: 02:26:46
- Main artists: Styx
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: A&M
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 2005 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc. under exclusive license to Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc. This Compilation ℗ 2005 Wooden Nickel Records, Inc. under exclusive license to Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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