Album: Styx by Styx (1972)
Genre: Hard Rock | Mood: Gritty
Record Label: Universal Records
Format: Album

Description: Styx is the self-titled debut album by Styx. It was released in 1972 on Wooden Nickel Records. The album was reissued in 1980 under the title Styx I with new artwork. In late 2012, it was re-released for CD and digital download, along with Styx II, The Serpent Is Rising, and Man of Miracles.

Artist Background: Styx is an American rock band that became famous for its albums from the late 1970s and early 1980s. The Chicago band is known for melding the style of prog-rock with the power of hard rock guitar, strong ballads, and elements of American musical theater. The band is best known for the hit songs "Lady" (#6, 1975), "Come Sail Away" (#8, 1977), "Babe" (#1, 1979), "The Best of Times" (#3, 1981), "Too Much Time on My Hands" (#9, 1981), and "Mr. Roboto" (#3, 1983). Other hits by the band include "... Part of the Chicago, Illinois, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Hard Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Chicago, Illinois, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Hard Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Hard Rock, Gritty, 1970s, Album, Universal Records

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Styx is the self-titled debut album by Styx. It was released in 1972 on Wooden Nickel Records. The album was reissued in 1980 under the title Styx I with new artwork. In late 2012, it was re-released for CD and digital download, along with Styx II, The Serpent Is Rising, and Man of Miracles.

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