Released 50 years ago
Crystal Ball
Styx · 1976
34 min · 7 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · adult-oriented rock
A fusion of hard rock and progressive elements, with melodious hooks and introspective lyrics weaving through dynamic arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo progression
- melodic hooks for sing-alongs
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- engaging narrative flow throughout
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- seek standalone hits only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1976, 'Crystal Ball' was Styx's fourth studio album and marked a significant step toward their commercial success. At this point, they were transitioning from a regional act to a national presence, following the release of their previous album, 'Equinox', which had begun to establish their unique sound.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Put Me On 4:55
- 2 Mademoiselle 4:00
- 3 Jennifer 4:18
- 4 Crystal Ball 4:34
- 5 Shooz 4:49
- 6 This Old Man 5:10
- 7 Clair De Lune / Ballerina 7:09
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