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This album basically picks up where its predecessor, the breakthrough GRAND ILLUSION left off, and is equally effective. Dennis DeYoung's title tune about the emptiness of wealth (a subject on which he was beginning to gain first-hand experience) continues the previous album's thematic thread nicely. Tommy Shaw's infectious rockers "Renegade" and "Blue Collar Man" would become two of the group's most popular songs, and deservedly so. With their fanciful lyrics and freewheeling synth coloring, "Sing for the Day" and "Lords of the Rings" mark a slight return to Styx's prog-rock roots. PIECES OF EIGHT furthered the group's new status as superstars and continued their run of consistently strong releases.
Unknown Contributor Roles: Dennis DeYoung; Tommy Shaw.
Personnel: James Young , Tommy Shaw (vocals, guitar); Dennis DeYoung (vocals, keyboards); John Panozzo (vocals, drums); Chuck Panozzo (vocals).
Recording information: Cathedral Of St. James, Chicago, IL.
Styx Pieces Of Eight Songs Pieces Of Eight Music Review Average Rating: (4.2 out of 5 stars)   Their Best
This album was a combination of everything that made Styx great. It is the best example of their combination of progressive and pop. Queen Of Spades is the greatest Dennis DeYoung penned tune of all time. It showed he could rock with the best and not just write great ballads and anthems. I grew up on this album and would list it as one of my desert island discs.
Submitted by Rich (Appleton, WI, USA)
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Best Styx Release
This is the best styx release. The Grand Illusion is a close second, but is one great song shy on side two. By the way the guy who say's his ears hurt from this album is no styx fan. "Lord of the rings" the worst song ever...please. You lost all credibility with that statement.
Submitted by Bleu (Pensacola, Florida)
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Arguable Yes! I Agree! BUT, Styx built a stong loyal, local fan fan base with five albums before Tommy Shaw ever showed up. To those of us that have been around from the beginning, Styx has always beem known for the magical, mystical genious of Dennis Deyoung's songwriting ability. These songs take us to a special place and time, or a special time in our past! This has always been a multitalented band and this effort is no exception. No band that possesses 3 songwriters and 3 lead vocalists, along with incredible harmonies can fail, unless they're cursed!
Submitted by a reviewer (New Port Richey FL USA)
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If you like Grand Illusion, you'll also like Pieces of Eight. It's great music from beginning to end. I highly recommend it!
Submitted by a reviewer (Detroit, MI, USA) 
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Other than the hits, this is one of their worst CDs. Specifically, "Lords of the Rings" is one of the worst songs I have ever heard, and I have heard some real stinkers. Buy it if you must, but don't say you weren't warned. "Great White Hope", "I'm OK", and "Pieces of Eight" reach lows they had not seen since parts of Man of Miracles and Serpent is Rising.
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