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Here is a short review for 100 Years from the Augusta Metro Spirit:

http://metrospirit.com/index.php?cat=19 ... 3093541445

The photo of the cover appears to be from the Canadian version.

blt man wrote:Here is a short review for 100 Years from the Augusta Metro Spirit:

http://metrospirit.com/index.php?cat=19 ... 3093541445

The photo of the cover appears to be from the Canadian version.

AUGUSTA, GA - Dennis DeYoung is one of the founding members of Styx, so what you embark on with his first album in five years is a journey into those glory days of when the band was in existence. There’s nothing but dramatic progressive rock flowing throughout the tracks as usual (plus a few surprises), so for old-school fans, there should be no disappointments.

However, if you’re a brand-new listener, your introduction to DeYoung would probably find you feeling like some of the tracks are extremely dated. Take the album as a music appreciation course.

Breaking free from their traditional style are the tender ballad (well, there’s a handful present, take your pick) “Crossing the Rubicon,” which possesses a hip-hop break down, and a surge of hardcore electric guitar, “I Don’t Believe in Anything” which garners a contemporary country feel, and the pop stylings of “Forgiveness.” Everything else is just what you expect from DeYoung.

Decades later, DeYoung’s voice is strong and melodic, compositions are on point, and just as the album title suggests, DeYoung’s sound may be stuck in a time capsule as representing an era that could last “100 years from now.” Look forward to him and his band touring this summer.

Well, that was a pretty decent review. If he could get a few more like that, it would be lovely, indeed.


Bugsy

Short and to the point.

And another:

http://blogcritics.org/archives/2009/03/12/094322.php

Music Review: Dennis DeYoung - One Hundred Years From Now
Written by David Bowling
Published March 12, 2009


Dennis DeYoung was one of the founders and the keyboardist of the rock group Styx. They have sold over 35 million albums and at one point released four consecutive triple platinum albums in a row. DeYoung wrote seven of their eight top ten singles including “Lady,” “Come Sail Away,” “Best Of Times,” “Mr. Roboto,” “Show Me The Way,” “Don’t Let It End,” and “Babe.” Since leaving Styx in 1999 he has toured as Pontius Pilate in Jesus Christ Superstar, released an album of Broadway tunes and even wrote a musical based on The Hunchback Of Notre Dame. He has also toured as a solo artist.

In 2007 he released his seventh solo album in Canada. One Hundred Years From Now was a commercial success and the title song became a hit single. Now it will be released in The United States on April 9.

Dennis DeYoung has produced a classic Styx album without the other members of the group. The harmonies, the catchy rock/pop melodies created by the interplay of synthesizer and guitar are all in place. His voice is still one of the purest sounding in rock music. It all adds up to the highest quality solo album of his career and is equal to the best of anything in the group’s catalogue.

The Canadian version is very similar to what will be released in The United States. “Respect Me” has been removed and two very strong songs added. “There Was A Time” has a classic over the top Styx sound as it pays homage to The Grand Illusion. “Private Jones” is a biting indictment of modern warfare clothed as a rock anthem. The only other change was the title song was originally sung as a duet with Canadian music star Eric LaPointe.

There are a number of other tasty treats to be found on this album. “This Time Next Year” is a nice up-tempo pop number which plays the synthesizer against the guitar. “Crossing The Rubicon” is a progressive rock sounding ballad. “I Believe In You” has high soaring harmonies on the chorus. “Rain” is pretentious, over blown, and just great.

Styx was a staple on my turn table in the late 70s and early 80s as I was emerging from my hard rock and psychedelic days. It may not have been essential listening but it was pleasant and sometimes that is more than enough. Dennis DeYoung was an important part of that experience. Now in his early sixties, with One Hundred Years From Now, he has proven that he is still capable of producing a creative, well produced, and highly entertaining album.

That is a very cool review.

sadie65 wrote:And another:

http://blogcritics.org/archives/2009/03/12/094322.php

Music Review: Dennis DeYoung - One Hundred Years From Now
Written by David Bowling
Published March 12, 2009


Dennis DeYoung was one of the founders and the keyboardist of the rock group Styx. They have sold over 35 million albums and at one point released four consecutive triple platinum albums in a row. DeYoung wrote seven of their eight top ten singles including “Lady,” “Come Sail Away,” “Best Of Times,” “Mr. Roboto,” “Show Me The Way,” “Don’t Let It End,” and “Babe.” Since leaving Styx in 1999 he has toured as Pontius Pilate in Jesus Christ Superstar, released an album of Broadway tunes and even wrote a musical based on The Hunchback Of Notre Dame. He has also toured as a solo artist.

In 2007 he released his seventh solo album in Canada. One Hundred Years From Now was a commercial success and the title song became a hit single. Now it will be released in The United States on April 9.

Dennis DeYoung has produced a classic Styx album without the other members of the group. The harmonies, the catchy rock/pop melodies created by the interplay of synthesizer and guitar are all in place. His voice is still one of the purest sounding in rock music. It all adds up to the highest quality solo album of his career and is equal to the best of anything in the group’s catalogue.

The Canadian version is very similar to what will be released in The United States. “Respect Me” has been removed and two very strong songs added. “There Was A Time” has a classic over the top Styx sound as it pays homage to The Grand Illusion. “Private Jones” is a biting indictment of modern warfare clothed as a rock anthem. The only other change was the title song was originally sung as a duet with Canadian music star Eric LaPointe.

There are a number of other tasty treats to be found on this album. “This Time Next Year” is a nice up-tempo pop number which plays the synthesizer against the guitar. “Crossing The Rubicon” is a progressive rock sounding ballad. “I Believe In You” has high soaring harmonies on the chorus. “Rain” is pretentious, over blown, and just great.

Styx was a staple on my turn table in the late 70s and early 80s as I was emerging from my hard rock and psychedelic days. It may not have been essential listening but it was pleasant and sometimes that is more than enough. Dennis DeYoung was an important part of that experience. Now in his early sixties, with One Hundred Years From Now, he has proven that he is still capable of producing a creative, well produced, and highly entertaining album.

7th solo cd?
He did JCSS before he left Styx
Get the facts straight man

7th solo cd?

DM, BTTW, Boomchild, 10 On, Hunchback, Ultimate Collection, 100 Years. I count 7.

Nice review, Sadie.

Bugsy

froy wrote:

sadie65 wrote:And another:

http://blogcritics.org/archives/2009/03/12/094322.php

Music Review: Dennis DeYoung - One Hundred Years From Now
Written by David Bowling
Published March 12, 2009


Dennis DeYoung was one of the founders and the keyboardist of the rock group Styx. They have sold over 35 million albums and at one point released four consecutive triple platinum albums in a row. DeYoung wrote seven of their eight top ten singles including “Lady,” “Come Sail Away,” “Best Of Times,” “Mr. Roboto,” “Show Me The Way,” “Don’t Let It End,” and “Babe.” Since leaving Styx in 1999 he has toured as Pontius Pilate in Jesus Christ Superstar, released an album of Broadway tunes and even wrote a musical based on The Hunchback Of Notre Dame. He has also toured as a solo artist.

In 2007 he released his seventh solo album in Canada. One Hundred Years From Now was a commercial success and the title song became a hit single. Now it will be released in The United States on April 9.

Dennis DeYoung has produced a classic Styx album without the other members of the group. The harmonies, the catchy rock/pop melodies created by the interplay of synthesizer and guitar are all in place. His voice is still one of the purest sounding in rock music. It all adds up to the highest quality solo album of his career and is equal to the best of anything in the group’s catalogue.

The Canadian version is very similar to what will be released in The United States. “Respect Me” has been removed and two very strong songs added. “There Was A Time” has a classic over the top Styx sound as it pays homage to The Grand Illusion. “Private Jones” is a biting indictment of modern warfare clothed as a rock anthem. The only other change was the title song was originally sung as a duet with Canadian music star Eric LaPointe.

There are a number of other tasty treats to be found on this album. “This Time Next Year” is a nice up-tempo pop number which plays the synthesizer against the guitar. “Crossing The Rubicon” is a progressive rock sounding ballad. “I Believe In You” has high soaring harmonies on the chorus. “Rain” is pretentious, over blown, and just great.

Styx was a staple on my turn table in the late 70s and early 80s as I was emerging from my hard rock and psychedelic days. It may not have been essential listening but it was pleasant and sometimes that is more than enough. Dennis DeYoung was an important part of that experience. Now in his early sixties, with One Hundred Years From Now, he has proven that he is still capable of producing a creative, well produced, and highly entertaining album.

7th solo cd?
He did JCSS before he left Styx
Get the facts straight man

Froy, you shouldn't give this guy s***. At first I thought you had wrote this review. Dennis didn't get this good of a review when he was in Styx.

bugsymalone wrote:

7th solo cd?

DM, BTTW, Boomchild, 10 On, Hunchback, Ultimate Collection, 100 Years. I count 7.

Nice review, Sadie.

Bugsy

Ultimate is not a solo cd
I count 6

froy wrote:

bugsymalone wrote:

7th solo cd?

DM, BTTW, Boomchild, 10 On, Hunchback, Ultimate Collection, 100 Years. I count 7.

Nice review, Sadie.

Bugsy

Ultimate is not a solo cd
I count 6

It's not? There are his greatest solo hits on there. True there is one rerecording of a Styx song, but still it is a solo record. Really you should have his live cd on there too.

There's also the Asian-only Hits package, too, bumping it to 9 including the live album ... but who's counting

The Christmas single I guess doesn't count since it's just a single.

Abitaman wrote:

froy wrote:

bugsymalone wrote:

7th solo cd?

DM, BTTW, Boomchild, 10 On, Hunchback, Ultimate Collection, 100 Years. I count 7.

Nice review, Sadie.

Bugsy

Ultimate is not a solo cd
I count 6

It's not? There are his greatest solo hits on there. True there is one rerecording of a Styx song, but still it is a solo record. Really you should have his live cd on there too.

Oh yeah. I don't know why I forgot the double live album! That may have been why the guy said 7 instead of 8, since UC was a collection from past recordings save for the re-working of "Grand Illusion."

bugsymalone wrote:

7th solo cd?

DM, BTTW, Boomchild, 10 On, Hunchback, 100 Years.

Still 6

Live cds and Ultimate collections are not solo cds IMO

Do we count the 100 years in Canada as a solo cd?
It has different songs on it.

Froy

froy wrote:

bugsymalone wrote:

7th solo cd?

DM, BTTW, Boomchild, 10 On, Hunchback, 100 Years.

Still 6

Live cds and Ultimate collections are not solo cds IMO

Do we count the 100 years in Canada as a solo cd?
It has different songs on it.

Froy

Ah. Now we get into semantics. New material counts as solo, but live or collections do not count as a solo CD? Hmmmm....... Must ponder.


Bugsy

froy wrote:

bugsymalone wrote:

7th solo cd?

DM, BTTW, Boomchild, 10 On, Hunchback, 100 Years.

Still 6

Live cds and Ultimate collections are not solo cds IMO

Do we count the 100 years in Canada as a solo cd?
It has different songs on it.

Froy

I would!

bugsymalone wrote:

froy wrote:

bugsymalone wrote:

7th solo cd?

DM, BTTW, Boomchild, 10 On, Hunchback, 100 Years.

Still 6

Live cds and Ultimate collections are not solo cds IMO

Do we count the 100 years in Canada as a solo cd?
It has different songs on it.

Froy

Ah. Now we get into semantics. New material counts as solo, but live or collections do not count as a solo CD? Hmmmm....... Must ponder.


Bugsy

It is still a solo cd, is STYX playing on it? No, so IMO, it would count as solo.

Do you count Wooden Nickle's 'Best Of Styx' as a 'new' Styx release??

If so then they released 5 albums on the Wooden Nickle lable.

Is le or el( Nickle & lable)????

Heck if you count the cartoon covers they released 10.

Gotta agree with Chunks on this one!!!

yogi wrote:Do you count Wooden Nickle's 'Best Of Styx' as a 'new' Styx release??

If so then they released 5 albums on the Wooden Nickle lable.

Is le or el( Nickle & lable)????

Heck if you count the cartoon covers they released 10.

Gotta agree with Chunks on this one!!!

"el", Yogs.

Yes. But are those Styx CD's or not? If they are, then they count as CD releases. Styx has released 720 CD's, most of which are compilations or live retreads of the old songs. And I mean since 1999 this has occurred.


Bugsy

yogi wrote:Do you count Wooden Nickle's 'Best Of Styx' as a 'new' Styx release??

If so then they released 5 albums on the Wooden Nickle lable.

Is le or el( Nickle & lable)????

Heck if you count the cartoon covers they released 10.

Gotta agree with Chunks on this one!!!

Don't get me started on variations, because you can get into originals vs. remasters, etc.

Trust me when I say that between Styx and the solo stuff, there's more stuff out there than people think!!!!

froy wrote:

bugsymalone wrote:

7th solo cd?

DM, BTTW, Boomchild, 10 On, Hunchback, Ultimate Collection, 100 Years. I count 7.

Nice review, Sadie.

Bugsy

Ultimate is not a solo cd
I count 6

I'm with Froy on this one....This whole thing sucks..... Right On Froy!!!!

froy wrote:

bugsymalone wrote:

7th solo cd?

Do we count the 100 years in Canada as a solo cd?
It has different songs on it.

Froy

No, we count that as a coaster. You have to set your drink on something right??

yogi wrote:Do you count Wooden Nickle's 'Best Of Styx' as a 'new' Styx release??

If so then they released 5 albums on the Wooden Nickle lable.

Is le or el( Nickle & lable)????

Heck if you count the cartoon covers they released 10.

Gotta agree with Chunks on this one!!!

Yes I count them. I count Journey's re-release as new cds since they have extra songs.

ChicagoSTYX wrote:

froy wrote:

bugsymalone wrote:

7th solo cd?

Do we count the 100 years in Canada as a solo cd?
It has different songs on it.

Froy

No, we count that as a coaster. You have to set your drink on something right??

Yes I usually put it on your flat head.

ChicagoSTYX wrote:No, we count that as a coaster. You have to set your drink on something right??

You do realize you're the Froy from the Styx side of the fence I hope.

StyxCollector wrote:

ChicagoSTYX wrote:No, we count that as a coaster. You have to set your drink on something right??

You do realize you're the Froy from the Styx side of the fence I hope.

There are two of them??!!!!!

The Canadian version of "100 Years From Now" is the best release from Styx or any band member since 1983.

The US version should be even better.

ChicagoSTYX wrote:

froy wrote:

bugsymalone wrote:

7th solo cd?

Do we count the 100 years in Canada as a solo cd?
It has different songs on it.

Froy

No, we count that as a coaster. You have to set your drink on something right??

Uh no, that would be "Out On A Day Pass"


Robin :wink:

ChicagoSTYX wrote:

froy wrote:

bugsymalone wrote:

7th solo cd?

DM, BTTW, Boomchild, 10 On, Hunchback, Ultimate Collection, 100 Years. I count 7.

Nice review, Sadie.

Bugsy

Ultimate is not a solo cd
I count 6

I'm with Froy on this one....This whole thing sucks..... Right On Froy!!!!

ChicagoStyx, here's your sign




Robin :lol:

StyxCollector wrote:

ChicagoSTYX wrote:No, we count that as a coaster. You have to set your drink on something right??

You do realize you're the Froy from the Styx side of the fence I hope.

Thank You for your kind words but I feel I still have a long way to go before I can reach that lofty goal! But just the thought of it brings a tear of joy to my eye.