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With CORNERSTONE, Styx entered the '80s primed to continue their run of phenomenal success. While it was one of their biggest-selling albums, it also saw the beginning of a rift between the gritty rock tendencies of Tommy Shaw and James Young and the pure pop romanticism of Dennis DeYoung. The latter's ballad "Babe" hit Number One and gave the band even more popular appeal than before, but it stood in stark contrast to the less sugary offerings of Young and Shaw.
Despite the presence of the aforementioned blockbuster single, CORNERSTORE bears some less heralded gems. Young's blazing "Eddie" is one of his most effective compositions ever. Shaw's "Lights" picks up where PIECES OF EIGHT's "Sing for the Day" left off, and his "Love in the Midnight" is a moody, atmospheric treat for hardcore Styx fans.
Photographer: Aaron Rapoport.
Arrangers: Ed Tossing; Arnie Roth.
Personnel: Tommy Shaw (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, autoharp, mandolin); James Young (vocals, guitar, autoharp, synthesizer); Dennis DeYoung (vocals, keyboards); Chuck Panozzo (vocals, bass guitar); John Panozzo (vocals, drums, percussion); Arnie Roth (strings); Steve Eisen (saxophone); Ed Tossing (horns).
Recording information: Pumpkin Studios, Oak Lawn, IL.
Stygian delight This album completed my styx library.I saw the original band 3 times live. Great shows. Not the best of the Styx albums but solid. If you are a fan of Styx,it is a must have Submitted by rwwmillerlt2 (Dover De) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Stxy at there best Just simply one of the best. Boat on the river is my favorite song but the rest are as good or just a sligth notch under. Try It you'll like it! Submitted by bpwasko (Bethlehem, pa) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
A top-rate album by a top-rate band. I remember this album as having been released in mid to late 1979. My personal favorite is "Boat on the River." Overall, the quality is excellent and really never falters. "Lights" is another gem, as is "Love in the Midnight." At this time in their career, Styx was at the very top. Submitted by a reviewer (Bakersfield Ca) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Stxy at there best
A top-rate album by a top-rate band.
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