Come Sail Away – The Styx Anthology
Styx · 2004
149 min · 35 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · adult-oriented rock
A sweeping collection of progressive rock anthems blending theatricality with melodic hooks and introspective lyrics.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks theatrical anthems for sing-alongs reflective moments between energetic tracks
- Context
- Released in 2004, 'Come Sail Away – The Styx Anthology' captures Styx's extensive career, showcasing their evolution from early hits like 'Lady' to later successes such as 'Mr. Roboto.' This anthology came after a period of lineup changes and reflects the band's enduring appeal in the adult-oriented rock scene.
- If you like
- hard rock, progressive rock, adult-oriented rock
Come Sail Away – The Styx Anthology is an album by Styx, released in 2004. A sweeping collection of progressive rock anthems blending theatricality with melodic hooks and introspective lyrics. The anthology features some of Styx's most commercially successful tracks, including chart-toppers that defined the late 70s and early 80s rock landscape. It serves as both a retrospective celebrating their legacy and an introduction for new listeners, solidifying Styx's influence on subsequent generations of rock musicians. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Come Sail Away – The Styx Anthology sound like?
A sweeping collection of progressive rock anthems blending theatricality with melodic hooks and introspective lyrics. Rooted in hard rock and progressive rock.
What makes Come Sail Away – The Styx Anthology by Styx notable?
The anthology features some of Styx's most commercially successful tracks, including chart-toppers that defined the late 70s and early 80s rock landscape. It serves as both a retrospective celebrating their legacy and an introduction for new listeners, solidifying Styx's influence on subsequent generations of rock musicians. Released in 2004, 'Come Sail Away – The Styx Anthology' captures Styx's extensive career, showcasing their evolution from early hits like 'Lady' to later successes such as 'Mr. Roboto.' This anthology came after a period of lineup changes and reflects the band's enduring appeal in the adult-oriented rock scene.
Who is Come Sail Away – The Styx Anthology for?
Come Sail Away – The Styx Anthology works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, theatrical anthems for sing-alongs and reflective moments between energetic tracks.
How many songs are on Come Sail Away – The Styx Anthology?
Come Sail Away – The Styx Anthology has 35 tracks, running approximately 149 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Best Thing 3:15
- 2 You Need Love 3:44
- 3 Lady 2:58
- 4 Winner Take All 3:05
- 5 Rock & Roll Feeling 3:02
- 6 Light Up 4:21
- 7 Lorelei 3:23
- 8 Prelude 12 1:20
- 9 Suite Madame Blue 6:33
- 10 Shooz 4:47
- 11 Mademoiselle 4:00
- 12 Crystal Ball 4:34
- 13 The Grand Illusion 4:37
- 14 Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man) 5:31
- 15 Come Sail Away Standout 6:05
- 16 Miss America 4:58
- 17 Man in the Wilderness 6:56
Disc 2
- 1 Blue Collar Man (Long Nights) 4:06
- 2 Sing for the Day 4:57
- 3 Renegade Standout 4:13
- 4 Pieces of Eight 4:45
- 5 Lights 4:38
- 6 Babe Standout 4:27
- 7 Borrowed Time 4:59
- 8 Boat on the River 3:12
- 9 A.D. 1928 1:07
- 10 Rockin’ the Paradise 3:35
- 11 Too Much Time on My Hands 4:33
- 12 The Best of Times 4:19
- 13 Snowblind 4:59
- 14 Mr. Roboto 5:28
- 15 Love Is the Ritual 3:49
- 16 Show Me the Way 4:37
- 17 Dear John 3:04
- 18 One With Everything 5:56
Release Date
January 1, 2004
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
149 min 58 sec
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