Equinox (album)
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| Equinox | ||
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| Studio album by Styx | ||
| Released | December 1975 | |
| Recorded | 1975 at Paragon Recording Studios, Chicago | |
| Genre | Rock | |
| Length | 34:32 | |
| Label | A&M | |
| Producer(s) | Styx | |
| Professional reviews | ||
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| Styx chronology | ||
| Man of Miracles (1974) |
Equinox (1975) |
Crystal Ball (1976) |
Equinox is the fifth album by Styx, released in 1975 (see 1975 in music).
Equinox was released in December of 1975.
The album was the band's first album for A&M Records(whom they signed to earlier in 1975 after the unexpected success of the single "Lady").
The album also marked the final appearance of original Styx guitarist John Curulewski who left abruptly following the release of the Equinox album.
The album's biggest hit was the track "Lorelei" which was Styx's second US Top 30 hit. The album's most famous song was "Suite Madame Blue" which was written about the upcoming Bicentennial of the US and the track would be a staple for all Styx tours with Dennis DeYoung.
Although the album stalled at #58, the album would go Gold in 1977 shortly before the release of The Grand Illusion.
Contents |
[edit] Track listing
- "Light Up" (D. DeYoung) – 4:17
- "Lorelei" (D. DeYoung, J. Young) – 3:19
- "Mother Dear" (J. Curulewski, D. DeYoung) – 5:25
- Lead vocals: John Curulewski
- "Lonely Child" (D. DeYoung) – 3:47
- "Midnight Ride" (J. Young) – 4:17
- Lead vocals: James Young
- "Born for Adventure" (D. DeYoung, J. Curulewski, J. Young) – 5:12
- "Prelude 12" (J. Curulewski) – 1:21
- Instrumental
- "Suite Madame Blue" (D. DeYoung) – 6:30
- All Lead vocals by Dennis DeYoung except as noted
[edit] Personnel
- John Curulewski - synthesizer, guitar, vocals
- Dennis DeYoung - synthesizer, keyboards, vocals
- Chuck Panozzo - bass, vocals
- John Panozzo - percussion, drums, vocals
- James Young - guitar, vocals
[edit] Production
- Producer: Styx
- Engineer: Barry Mraz
- Assistant engineer: Rob Kingsland
- Remixing: Barry Mraz, Styx
- Mastering: Doug Sax
- Production assistant: Barry Mraz
- Design: Chuck Beeson, Junie Osaki
- Art direction: Roland Young
- Photography: Chris Micoine
[edit] Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 1976 | Pop Albums | 58 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | "Lorelei" | Pop Singles | 27 |
