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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Producer [Assistant], Engineer, Remix - Barry Mraz
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Producer, Remix - Styx
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Keyboards, Synthesizer, Vocals - Dennis DeYoung
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Lead Vocals - Dennis DeYoung (A1, A4, B3, B4)
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Engineer, Remix - Rob Kingsland
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Guitar, Vocals - James Young (3)
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Bass, Vocals - Chuck Panozzo
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Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar, Vocals - Tommy Shaw
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Lead Guitar - Tommy Shaw (A1, A3, A4, B1, B2)
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Lead Vocals - Tommy Shaw (A2, A3, B2)
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Drums, Percussion, Vocals - John Panozzo
