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Styx Albums Ranked (IMO)
I've blogged about these guys before. Recently I've seen some articles ranking their albums from "worst" to "best". As a long-time, die-hard Styx fan, I don't believe there is a "worst" or "best" album, but I do have favorites. So, here is another ranking of the albums of a band that has been around for more than 50 years - in the opinion of a fan that has been with them for the duration. 17. 'Kilroy Was Here' (1983)There were two songs on this record written by Tommy Shaw that have some redeeming qualities - Cold War and This Could...
Neil Peart
When I first heard the words “and the men who hold high places….” I was hooked. Along the way the musical collaborations and lyrical insights of compositions like Subdivisions brought hope to my troubled mind.
John Curulewski
John Curulewski was one half of the duo that made up the double-guitar driven sound of the band. He was also responsible for many of the high squeaky background vocals – particularly the high part on their mega hit Lady.
Eva Cassidy
Her rendition of Fields of Gold is something I listen to when I need a spiritual lift – I still have difficulty controlling my tears when I hear it.
Looking for Don't Look Back
We eventually ended up at Tape Head Company on State Street, and while they didn't have it on vinyl, they did have one 8-Track copy left in the store.