Equinox / Crystal Ball

I am a hugh Classic Rock fan, and have been buying music since the late 70's when I was in junior high. Went from vinyl albums to cd's in the mid-80's. About 15 years after compact discs originally hit the market, consumers began to see newer "re-mastered" versions of the old classics. At first, re-mastering was usually reserved for the most popular titles, but from 2002 to 2005, there seemed to be a surge of popular titles available. Some artists, such as Rush, Elton John, and Led Zeppelin, had their entire catalogs of past albums re-mastered. Then again, some classic rock outfits seem to not know this is something the consumers want, or simply don't care.Styx is one of those band's that are very popular, but you still can't get their early albums in the new re-mastered format. I don't understand why? They are just as popular with mainstream music buyers as KANSAS, who have almost all of their back-catalog re-mastered. Anyway, this is your opportunity to get two, early classic STYX albums on one cd, with good re-mastered sound. I bought mine when it was on sale for only $17.99 What a bargain! The London based record company, BGO Records specializes in re-issuing older music. BGO stands for the "Beat Goes On". As far as the sound goes, it's quite good. More over-all output, better bottom end, and no tape hiss!Before this became available, I had purchased the 2-disc Styx Anthology, just to get a modern, better sounding compilation of Styx songs. It's good. Nice selection of tracks and great sound, but it still did not have all the songs I wanted. I wanted all the tracks from the Equinox album. I own an A&M copy, put out in 1987. Just has a simple gate fold insert listing the songs, production notes, and band members. That's it. This BGO version has a 14 page booklet, including all song lyrics, original album sleeve notes from 1976, and a 5 page historical review of the band by Alan Robinson (2006).I just hope that BGO Records is planning on offering a Grand Illusion / Pieces of Eight two-for this year! That would be great, since A&M Records here in the states are too cheap to re-issue STYX's music.

My favorite Styx albums

Styx played at my senior prom in high school. Enough said.

Great two-fer combo of STYX's 1975 and 1976 albums on the A&M label. Essential 70s' Styx.

Styx at its best

I recieved this a few days early than expected which was great. Not all remastered cds sound great, but this one sounds really good. A nice full sound with the right amount of volume in my opinion. Glad i bought this.

I wasn't aware this was used. Also the is scratched that initially affected playback. I also had to clean the CD as well.

Great set, for a great price! Was delivered fast.

Styx nous propose ici les deux albums qui les ont fait connaître au grand public, et ce qui est intéressant c'est qu'ils ce retrouvent sur le même CD donc on peut les écouter en boucle. Moi je préfère Crystal Ball qui est un très bon disque et même sous estimé, mais Equinox avec le succès Suite Madame Blue est aussi à considérer. Le son est excellent puisque c'est un Remaster, et à l'intérieur il y a un livret avec des informations et les paroles des chansons donc si vous aimez Styx vous ne serez pas déçu.

Fantastic to listen to this early Styx again. Two good cd’s in one. Both may require some patience if you’re not familiar but after a few listens one will recognize in Suite Madame Blue and many of the Crystal Ball tracks the early signs of the great talent proven in Grand Illusion, Pieces of Eight and Cornerstone. Not too many bands could rock out, then slow it down as masterfully as Styx! As for the remaster quality - these are not the best remasters but certainly no worse than the compressed junk most download today. And better than the worn LP’s these are replacing.

Unfortunately, most of the time re-mastered usually means that they compressed the tracks so that it is louder and nothing else. Have not gone through all the tracks yet, but so far that is what has happened here. Max Webster "The Party" collection has been remastered. Much more open and you really hear each of the instruments in a cleaner fashion. I am a Styx fan

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