Dallas Morning News Review

[Toph]

When has any version of Styx or Styx related solo product ever gotten a positive review? It looks like the tides are finally turning....

The Dallas Morning News Mario Tarradell Column: CD Review: 'One Hundred Years From Now' By Dennis DeYoung
April 14, 2009

By Mario Tarradell, The Dallas Morning News

Apr. 14--Artist: Dennis DeYoung

Album: One Hundred Years From Now

Grade: B+

Label: Rounder

Dennis DeYoung's return to writing and recording pop-rock tunes is big, bold and confident. It's brimming with strong melodies, wailing electric guitars, thick drums and lyrics that vent about war, greed, sacrifice, society, distrust and even CNN.

One Hundred Years From Now is quintessential DeYoung, especially for those who fondly remember his work as the lead singer of Styx. His voice remains intact as a piercing instrument destined for a center-stage microphone. The CD is a well-recorded solo manifesto: DeYoung wrote all the songs, produced the entire disc and played most of the keyboards. The project is his first solo studio album since 1998.

Years finally makes its stateside debut after being released in 2007 in Canada. Among the highlights are the epic title cut, the crunchy rocker "This Time Next Year," the moody, funk-tinged "I Don't Believe in Anything" and the explosive, guitar-fueled "Turn Off CNN."

Oh, "Forgiveness" is way cool, too, with its R&B-inspired rhythm. The nuances unfurl with each listen. Welcome back, Dennis.

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[stmonkeys]

must be a slow week.

the DMN is currently outside on my doorstep. guess i should go retrieve it and see for myself.

[yogi]

It's a GREAT CD!!!

I wish he would have added 1 more track. I would really like to hear the studio version of All For Love.

I think it would have been good for him to have added that track.

[StyxCollector]

It's a GREAT CD!!!

I wish he would have added 1 more track. I would really like to hear the studio version of All For Love.

I think it would have been good for him to have added that track.

Was considered but not recorded - that was in my initial interview with Dennis. I do agree on it not being included because as decent as it is, it does sound a bit dated having heard it at the Lost Treasures shows in NJ with Glen.

[yogi]

Sometimes we need 'dated'.

[ItsMyLife]

This CD is fantastic the way it is. Dennis is such an unbelievable talent and he has delivered his best solo album to date by far.

Cannot wait to see him in 3 weeks!