Styx - The Grand Illusion album flac
Performer: StyxTitle: The Grand Illusion
Style: Symphonic Rock, Classic Rock
Released: 1978
Country: US
MP3 album: 1983 mb
FLAC album: 1302 mb
Rating: 4.2
Other formats: MP2 MPC AA MP3 MOD FLAC DXD
Genre: Rock
The Grand Illusion is the seventh studio album by Styx, it was released on July 7, 1977. It launched the band to stardom, spawned the hit singles "Come Sail Away" and "Fooling Yourself", and sold over three million copies in the US (Triple Platinum). Some estimates have the album at over 5 million copies sold. The album was recorded at Paragon Recording Studios in Chicago. The album cover art, created by Alton Kelley and Stanley Mouse, is an homage to a painting by René Magritte entitled "Le Blanc-Seing".
Released in 2005, Grand Illusion is the seventh studio album from Nocturnal Rites. The lyrical themes on this album focus on achieving freedom and overcoming tyranny. Fools Never Die" – 3:54. Something Undefined" – 4:08. Our Wasted Days" – 5:17. Cuts Like a Knife" – 5:10. End of our Rope" – 5:26. Never Ending" – 4:29.
The Grand Illusion is the seventh studio album by Styx, released on July 7, 1977. It launched the band to stardom, spawning the hit singles "Come Sail Away" and "Fooling Yourself", and selling over three million copies in the US. The Grand Finale" (DeYoung, Young, Shaw) – 1:57. Lead vocals: DeYoung. Lead guitar fills: Shaw.
Other than being their first platinum-selling album, The Grand Illusion led Styx steadfastly into the domain of AOR rock. Built on the strengths of "Come Sail Away"'s ballad-to-rock metamorphosis, which gained them their second Top Ten hit, and on the high harmonies of newcomer Tommy Shaw throughout "Fooling Yourself," The Grand Illusion introduced Styx to the gates of commercial stardom.
The Grand Illusion is a music studio album recording by STYX (Prog Related/Progressive Rock) released in 1977 on cd, lp, vinyl and/or cassette. CD A&M Records - CD-3223 (1984, US) CD Audio Fidelity - AFZ 067 (2010, US) Remastered by Kevin Gray to HDCD Gold plated. The Grand Illusion A&M 2015. Grand Illusion + Pieces of 8 Live Eagle Records 2013. Styx: The Grand Illusion A&M Records.
Tracklist
| A1 | The Grand Illusion | 4:36 |
| A2 | Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man) | 5:29 |
| A3 | Superstars | 3:59 |
| A4 | Come Sail Away | 6:07 |
| B1 | Miss America | 5:01 |
| B2 | Man In The Wilderness | 5:49 |
| B3 | Castle Walls | 6:00 |
| B4 | The Grand Finale | 1:58 |
Companies, etc.
- Recorded At – Paragon Studios
- Mixed At – Paragon Studios
- Printed By – GIP "Beograd"
- Published By – Almo Music Corp.
- Published By – Stygian Songs
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – A&M Records, Inc.
- Manufactured By – RTB Records
- Licensed From – A&M Records, Inc.
Credits
- Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar, Vocals – Tommy Shaw
- Art Direction – Roland Young
- Bass Guitar, Vocals – Chuck Panozzo
- Design – Chuck Beeson
- Drums, Percussion, Vocals – John Panozzo
- Engineer – Barry Mraz, Rob Kingsland
- Guitar, Vocals – James Young
- Keyboards, Synthesizer, Vocals – Dennis DeYoung
- Management, Directed By – Derek Sutton
- Mixed By – Barry Mraz, Rob Kingsland, Styx
- Photography By – Jim McCrary
- Producer – Styx
- Producer [Assistant] – Barry Mraz
- Written-By – Dennis DeYoung (tracks: A1, A3, A4, B3, B4), James Young (tracks: A3, B1, B4), Tommy Shaw (tracks: A2, A3, B2, B4)
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Label Code: LC 0485
- Rights Society: SOKOJ
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): LP-5920 A 020878 3000 ГAШA
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): LP-5920 B 020878 3000 ГAШA
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP-4637 | Styx | The Grand Illusion (LP, Album, Mon) | A&M Records | SP-4637 | US | 1977 |
| SP-4637 | Styx | The Grand Illusion (LP, Album, Club, RE) | A&M Records | SP-4637 | US | 1977 |
| CD-3223 | Styx | The Grand Illusion (CD, Album, Club, RE) | A&M Records | CD-3223 | US | Unknown |
| CS-4637 | Styx | The Grand Illusion (Cass, Album, Club) | A&M Records | CS-4637 | US | 1977 |
| L 36196 | Styx | The Grand Illusion (LP, Album) | A&M Records | L 36196 | New Zealand | 1977 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | The Grand IllusionLyrics By, Music By – Dennis De Young* |
4:36 |
| A2 | Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)Lyrics By, Music By – Tommy Shaw |
5:29 |
| A3 | SuperstarsLyrics By, Music By – Dennis De Young*, James Young , Tommy Shaw |
3:59 |
| A4 | Come Sail AwayLyrics By, Music By – Dennis De Young* |
6:07 |
| B1 | Miss AmericaLyrics By, Music By – James Young |
5:01 |
| B2 | Man In The WildernessLyrics By, Music By – Tommy Shaw |
5:49 |
| B3 | Castle WallsLyrics By, Music By – Dennis De Young* |
6:00 |
| B4 | The Grand FinaleLyrics By, Music By – Dennis De Young*, James Young , Tommy Shaw |
1:58 |
Companies, etc.
- Pressed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
Credits
- Art Direction – Roland Young
- Bass, Vocals – Chuck Panozzo
- Design [Album] – Chuck Beeson
- Drums, Percussion, Vocals – John Panozzo
- Engineer, Producer [Assistance], Remix – Barry Mraz
- Engineer, Remix – Rob Kingsland
- Guitar, Vocals – James Young
- Keyboards, Synthesizer, Vocals – Dennis DeYoung
- Lead Vocals – Dennis De Young* (tracks: A1, A4. B3, B4), James Young (tracks: B1), Tommy Shaw (tracks: A2, A3, B2)
- Management – Derek Sutton
- Mastered By – Mike Reese
- Photography By – Jim McCrary
- Producer, Remix – Styx
Notes
Copies came with a folded poster."X" on labels denotes a Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman pressing.
Recorded and Remixed at Paragon Recording Studios, Chicago, Illinois
Mastered at the Mastering Lab, Los Angeles, California
All selections published by Almo Music Corp. and Stygian Songs (ASCAP)
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Pressing Plant ID: X
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP-4637 | Styx | The Grand Illusion (LP, Album, Mon) | A&M Records | SP-4637 | US | 1977 |
| SP-4637 | Styx | The Grand Illusion (LP, Album, Club, RE) | A&M Records | SP-4637 | US | 1977 |
| CD-3223 | Styx | The Grand Illusion (CD, Album, Club, RE) | A&M Records | CD-3223 | US | Unknown |
| CS-4637 | Styx | The Grand Illusion (Cass, Album, Club) | A&M Records | CS-4637 | US | 1977 |
| L 36196 | Styx | The Grand Illusion (LP, Album) | A&M Records | L 36196 | New Zealand | 1977 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | The Grand IllusionLyrics By, Music By – Dennis De Young* |
4:36 |
| A2 | Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)Lyrics By, Music By – Tommy Shaw |
5:29 |
| A3 | SuperstarsLyrics By, Music By – Dennis De Young*, James Young , Tommy Shaw |
3:59 |
| A4 | Come Sail AwayLyrics By, Music By – Dennis De Young* |
6:07 |
| B1 | Miss AmericaLyrics By, Music By – James Young |
5:01 |
| B2 | Man In The WildernessLyrics By, Music By – Tommy Shaw |
5:49 |
| B3 | Castle WallsLyrics By, Music By – Dennis De Young* |
6:00 |
| B4 | The Grand FinaleLyrics By, Music By – Dennis De Young*, James Young , Tommy Shaw |
1:58 |
Companies, etc.
- Distributed By – Discos CBS, S.A., Madrid
Credits
- Bass, Vocals – Chuck Panozzo
- Drums, Percussion, Vocals – John Panozzo
- Guitar, Vocals – James Young , Tommy Shaw
- Keyboards, Synthesizer, Vocals – Dennis DeYoung
- Lead Vocals – Dennis De Young* (tracks: A1, A4. B3, B4), James Young (tracks: B1), Tommy Shaw (tracks: A2, A3, B2)
- Producer, Remix – Styx
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP-4637 | Styx | The Grand Illusion (LP, Album, Mon) | A&M Records | SP-4637 | US | 1977 |
| SP-4637 | Styx | The Grand Illusion (LP, Album, Club, RE) | A&M Records | SP-4637 | US | 1977 |
| CD-3223 | Styx | The Grand Illusion (CD, Album, Club, RE) | A&M Records | CD-3223 | US | Unknown |
| CS-4637 | Styx | The Grand Illusion (Cass, Album, Club) | A&M Records | CS-4637 | US | 1977 |
| L 36196 | Styx | The Grand Illusion (LP, Album) | A&M Records | L 36196 | New Zealand | 1977 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | The Grand IllusionLyrics By, Music By – Dennis De Young* |
4:36 |
| 2 | Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)Lyrics By, Music By – Tommy Shaw |
5:29 |
| 3 | SuperstarsLyrics By, Music By – Dennis De Young*, James Young , Tommy Shaw |
3:59 |
| 4 | Come Sail AwayLyrics By, Music By – Dennis De Young* |
6:07 |
| 5 | Miss AmericaLyrics By, Music By – James Young |
5:01 |
| 6 | Man In The WildernessLyrics By, Music By – Tommy Shaw |
5:49 |
| 7 | Castle WallsLyrics By, Music By – Dennis De Young* |
6:00 |
| 8 | The Grand FinaleLyrics By, Music By – Dennis De Young*, James Young , Tommy Shaw |
1:58 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – USM Japan
- Marketed By – Universal Music LLC
- Distributed By – Universal Music LLC
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – A&M Records
- Copyright (c) – A&M Records
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 4988031181034
- Rights Society: JASRAC
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP-4637 | Styx | The Grand Illusion (LP, Album, Mon) | A&M Records | SP-4637 | US | 1977 |
| SP-4637 | Styx | The Grand Illusion (LP, Album, Club, RE) | A&M Records | SP-4637 | US | 1977 |
| CD-3223 | Styx | The Grand Illusion (CD, Album, Club, RE) | A&M Records | CD-3223 | US | Unknown |
| CS-4637 | Styx | The Grand Illusion (Cass, Album, Club) | A&M Records | CS-4637 | US | 1977 |
| L 36196 | Styx | The Grand Illusion (LP, Album) | A&M Records | L 36196 | New Zealand | 1977 |
