Cornerstone
Styx · 1979
38 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · adult-oriented rock
A melodic blend of rock and soft balladry, intertwining emotional storytelling with lush instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- emotional storytelling experiences
- contemplative late-night sessions
- melodic background ambiance
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 19, 1979, 'Cornerstone' was Styx's seventh studio album and followed their commercial breakthrough with 'The Grand Illusion.' At this point in their career, Styx was transitioning towards a more mainstream sound, incorporating softer elements that would later define their style, particularly evident in tracks like 'Babe.'
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lights 4:41
- 2 Why Me 3:56
- 3 Babe 4:28
- 4 Never Say Never 3:10
- 5 Boat on the River 3:11
- 6 Borrowed Time 5:01
- 7 First Time 4:26
- 8 Eddie 4:17
- 9 Love in the Midnight 5:22
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