180g Vinyl LP!
Equinox is the fifth album by Styx, released in December 1975. The album marked the debut of Styx on the A&M Records label. Equinox itself is a benchmark in the band's career since it includes an instrumental nature reminiscent of their early progressive years, yet hints toward a more commercial-sounding future in its lyrics.
The album also marked the final appearance of original Styx guitarist John Curulewski who left the band abruptly following the release of Equinox. The band went into a frantic search to find a replacement for their upcoming tour to support Equinox. Soon after, they found Tommy Shaw. The album's biggest hit was the track "Lorelei," which was Styx's second US Top 30 hit.
Another well-known song in the album was "Suite Madame Blue" (the title of which has a play on the word "sweet" to refer to the musical term of "suites," i.e. unrelated instrumental successions) which was written about the upcoming Bicentennial of the US. The track became a staple for all Styx tours with Dennis DeYoung. It's a rare example of a Styx song that (briefly) requires four voice parts; during the Return to Paradise tour, the "America" bridge would be sung by DeYoung, Shaw, James Young and the usually silent Chuck Panozzo. Now available on 180 gram vinyl.
Features:
180g Vinyl
Selections:
Side One:
1. Light Up
2. Lorelei
3. Mother Dear
4. Lonely Child
Side Two:
1. Midnight Ride
2. Born For Adventure
3. Prelude 12
4. Suite Madame Blue
Equinox is the fifth album by Styx, released in December 1975. The album marked the debut of Styx on the A&M Records label. Equinox itself is a benchmark in the band's career since it includes an instrumental nature reminiscent of their early progressive years, yet hints toward a more commercial-sounding future in its lyrics.
The album also marked the final appearance of original Styx guitarist John Curulewski who left the band abruptly following the release of Equinox. The band went into a frantic search to find a replacement for their upcoming tour to support Equinox. Soon after, they found Tommy Shaw. The album's biggest hit was the track "Lorelei," which was Styx's second US Top 30 hit.
Another well-known song in the album was "Suite Madame Blue" (the title of which has a play on the word "sweet" to refer to the musical term of "suites," i.e. unrelated instrumental successions) which was written about the upcoming Bicentennial of the US. The track became a staple for all Styx tours with Dennis DeYoung. It's a rare example of a Styx song that (briefly) requires four voice parts; during the Return to Paradise tour, the "America" bridge would be sung by DeYoung, Shaw, James Young and the usually silent Chuck Panozzo. Now available on 180 gram vinyl.
Features:
180g Vinyl
Selections:
Side One:
1. Light Up
2. Lorelei
3. Mother Dear
4. Lonely Child
Side Two:
1. Midnight Ride
2. Born For Adventure
3. Prelude 12
4. Suite Madame Blue
