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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • theatrical anthems for sing-alongs
  • reflective moments between energetic tracks
  • for late-night introspection
  • ideal for nostalgic road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Kansas· Boston· Journey

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

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 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 4:13
  • 4 Pieces of Eight 4:45
  • 5 Lights 4:38
  • 6 Babe 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

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