Cornerstone cover

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.'
Stylistic neighbors
Kansas· Boston· Journey

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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