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Gig review: STYX – London Palladium, 4 June 2019

It’s been eight long years since Styx last crossed the pond and on that occasion they opened a three way battle of the AOR behemoths with Foreigner and Journey, and for many observers stole the show. This belated return was … Continue reading
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Tagged AOR, gig, James Young, Lawrence Gowan, melodic rock, pomp rock, review, Styx, Tommy Shaw
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Album review: STYX – Caught In The Act

BGO Records [Release date 09.02.18] BGO Records are re-issuing ‘Caught In The Act’, Styx’s live album originally released in 1984, as a double CD in a slip case, remastered and with sleeve notes from Neil Daniels. ‘Caught In The Act’ … Continue reading
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Tagged album, BGO Records, Caught In The Act, classic rock, concert, Dennis De Young, James Young, Kilry Was Here, live, melodic, melodic rock, review, rock, Styx, Tommy Shaw
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Album review: STYX – Live at the Orleans Arena Las Vegas

Eagle Records [Released 24.07.15] Another live album from Styx, their ninth in total now and you may wonder if the world needs another one? Heck yes, as the band are in a purple patch live wise, sadly not recording wise … Continue reading
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Tagged album, classic, James Young, Lawrence Gowan, Live at the Orleans Arena Las Vegas, melodic, review, rock, Styx, Tommy Shaw
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