A grand allegory woven into the pinnacle of progressive rock.
Styx presents a dramatic compositional beauty and a futuristic soundscape woven from synthesizers.
"Grand Illusion" is a concept album themed around the boundary between fantasy and reality, overwhelming listeners with its immense scale. Dennis DeYoung's soaring vocals and rich keyboard work imbue the entire album with a dramatic tension. It's a masterpiece that brilliantly balances meticulously crafted arrangements with catchy melodies.
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A:
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1)
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The Grand Illusion
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2)
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Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)
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3)
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Superstars
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Come Sail Away
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B:
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Miss America
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Man In The Wilderness
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3)
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Castle Walls
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4)
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The Grand Finale
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Engineer, Producer [Assistance], Remix - Barry Mraz
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Producer, Remix - Styx
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Keyboards, Vocals, Synthesizer - Dennis DeYoung
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Lyrics By, Music By - Dennis De Young
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Engineer, Remix - Rob Kingsland
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Guitar, Vocals - James Young (3)
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Lyrics By, Music By - James Young (3) (A3, B1, B4)
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Bass Guitar, Vocals - Chuck Panozzo
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Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar, Vocals - Tommy Shaw
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Lyrics By, Music By - Tommy Shaw (A2, A3, B2, B4)
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Drums, Percussion, Vocals - John Panozzo
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Lacquer Cut By - ⚇
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Mastered By - Mike Reese
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Design [Album] - Chuck Beeson
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Stage Manager - John "Tarkus" Schaefer
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Management [Management And Direction] - Derek Sutton
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Art Direction - Roland Young (3)
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Tour Manager - Jim Voss
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Lighting [Designer] - Jeff Ravitz
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Technician [Monitors] - Judson Terry Phelps
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Technician [Equipment] - Bob "Yaz" Jastrzembski
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Photography By - Jim McCrary
