Ahh yes, Styx, a band that inspired many bands of all types of genres, sold out arenas, and still remain one of the most played bands on classic rock radio. But now they are a different band, with only James "JY" Young as the last original member standing and Tommy Shaw as the long-term recognizable member, it is as if they have become a cover band of sorts; well, then again, that is what they are on this disc.
This diverse collection of covers has some that are understandable, "
I Am the Walrus" and "
Manic Depression" to name a couple, but then there are some that are questionable, "
Summer in the City" (one of the most annoying "oldies station" repertoire staples) and "
Locomotive Breath" (what, a Tull cover with no flute), but nevertheless they do rock the songs up a bit, and play them in their own way, which stays consistent (nearing redundancy) throughout
Big Bang Theory, yes they are the human jukebox. The high points on the disc include the Blind Faith cover of "
Can't Find My way Back Home" and Procal Harum's "
A Salty Dog," otherwise the disc wears thin.
They redo "
Blue Collar Man" in more of an eased back acoustic blues fashion, better this way than completely re-hashing it; notably the grinding Hammond at the beginning is no longer there. Again, they are a new band, 21st century Styx, although that is not an official title for them.
Styx do, however, still rock like they always have, but yet there is a yearning for the band to be themselves; new material guys, new material please. Dennis where are you?
Written by
Hashman Thursday, September 22, 2005
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