What makes The Complete Wooden Nickel Recordings by Styx notable?

This album is significant as it encapsulates Styx's formative years and features tracks that highlight their evolution into a prominent force in rock music. It has been praised for its critical reception, allowing new audiences to discover the band's roots and the intricate songwriting that would define their later success. Released in 2005, 'The Complete Wooden Nickel Recordings' compiles Styx's early works from their time at Wooden Nickel Records. This period included the band's first five albums, establishing them as a unique blend of hard rock and progressive elements before their mainstream breakthrough with 'The Grand Illusion' in 1977.

Who is The Complete Wooden Nickel Recordings for?

The Complete Wooden Nickel Recordings works well if you're into wave-like pacing with peaks, dynamic journey through melodies and rich lyrical experimentation.

How many songs are on The Complete Wooden Nickel Recordings?

The Complete Wooden Nickel Recordings has 35 tracks, running approximately 148 minutes.

The Complete Wooden Nickel Recordings

Styx · 2005

148 min · 35 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · adult-oriented rock

A rich tapestry of progressive melodies and rock anthems, showcasing Styx's early experimentation and lyrical depth.

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Good fit if you like

wave-like pacing with peaks
dynamic journey through melodies
rich lyrical experimentation
long-form listening experience
engaging narrative throughout

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Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2005, 'The Complete Wooden Nickel Recordings' compiles Styx's early works from their time at Wooden Nickel Records. This period included the band's first five albums, establishing them as a unique blend of hard rock and progressive elements before their mainstream breakthrough with 'The Grand Illusion' in 1977.
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Tracklist

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

Disc 1

1 Movement for the Common Man: Children of the Land / Street Collage / Fanfare for the Common Man / Mother Nature’s Matinee 13:14
2 Right Away 3:41
3 What Has Come Between Us 4:57
4 Best Thing 3:15
5 Quick Is the Beat of My Heart 3:51
6 After You Leave Me 4:05
7 You Need Love 3:45
8 Lady 3:00
9 A Day 8:24
10 You Better Ask 3:56
11 Little Fugue in “G” 1:17
12 Father O.S.A. 7:07
13 Earl of Roseland 4:41
14 I’m Gonna Make You Feel It 2:27
15 Unfinished Song 2:59

Disc 2

1 Witch Wolf 4:00
2 The Grove of Eglantine 5:01
3 Young Man 4:47
4 As Bad as This 6:09
5 Winner Take All 3:06
6 22 Years 3:41
7 Jonas Psalter 4:42
8 The Serpent Is Rising 4:52
9 Krakatoa 1:35
10 Hallelujah Chorus (from Handel’s Messiah) 1:33
11 Rock & Roll Feeling 3:04
12 Havin’ a Ball 3:58
13 Golden Lark 3:37
14 A Song for Suzanne 5:04
15 A Man Like Me 2:59
16 Lies 2:49
17 Evil Eyes 4:10
18 Southern Woman 3:11
19 Christopher, Mr. Christopher 4:01
20 Man of Miracles 4:55

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