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Mr.Roboto571985

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  1. I'm kind of surprised that this wasn't mentioned here. But back in early April on his Facebook page, Dennis mentioned that Universal Records, who I guess is in control of the classic Styx albums now, is going to be reissuing All of the A&M Styx albums from Equinox-Caught in the Act on vinyl. The set is expected to be launched on May 12th according to this one website, which I'll post the link. No word on why Edge was left out. They will be released both in a box set as well as individually. I'm sure Best Buy will be a place to go to find them, but so far nothing has been said for that either. Here is that link: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/styx-the-am-albums-1975-1984-eight-album-vinyl-box-set-collection-slated-for-release-by-universal-music-enterprises-may-12-300060050.html He took it off for some reason, but when he posted this, I think it was an interview and in said interview he said that he was also in the early stages for a new album of his own.
  2. Is this written by or sang by Dennis? Styx: Best Thing Styx II: You Need Love The Serpent is Rising: Jonas Psalter Man of Miracles: Unfinished Song Equinox: Born for Adventure - First song to prove naysayers wrong about Dennis being able to rock or not! Crystal Ball: either Jennifer or Ballerina The Grand Illusion: Castle Walls Pieces of Eight: Queen of Spades - Second song to prove the naysayers wrong about Dennis not being able to rock out! Cornerstone: Borrowed Time Paradise Theater: Best of Times Kilroy was Here: Mr. Roboto, with High Time being second. Until I saw it's music video, I had no clue how Don't Let it End would fit into the story of the album. Caught in the Act: Music Time - A little curve ball here as it's the only "new" song on the CD version of this album, although the music video was included on the 2007 DVD release. Edge of the Century: Show Me the Way, followed closely by Carrie Ann. Greatest Hits: Lady '95 - This might be a little blasphemous, but I think this version of Lady completely trumps the original. Brave New World: High Crimes and Misdemeanors, with Fallen Angel close behind.
  3. This is The Voice! My favorite singing show is back! Stuff is finally on TV again.

  4. I think it would be interesting if he could find a guitarist that could do JY's Styx songs and add that third layer to his concerts.
  5. I would like to see him do another album in the style of Styx too, and with his band lineup the way it is, it could be really good. As for which is better? I think there are a few differences other than the title song being a duet in the Candian version and not in the US release. Also, there is that one song on the Candian release was traded for two on the US release. Those are Respect Me on the Can. release vs. Private Jones and There was a Time on the American. The last one is the order of the songs on them. Candian release: 1. One hundred Years from Now 2. This Time Next Year 3. Rain 4. Save Me 5. Breathe Again 6. Crossing the Rubicon 7. Respect me 8. I Believe in You 9. Forgiveness 10. I Don't Believe in Anything 11. Turn of CNN US release: 1. One Hundred Years from Now 2. This Time Next Year 3. Rain 4. Crossing the Rubicon 5. Save Me 6. I Don't Believe in Anything 7. Private Jones 8. I Believe in You. 9. There was a time 10. Breathe Again 11. Forgiveness 12. Turn Off CNN Private Jones is incredible and a great rocking song. I don't know if i've every listened to There was a Time but once or twice and since I live in America, I haven't had a chance to hear Respect Me yet.
  6. God bless America on this day of reflection to that horrific day 13 years ago. MAY WE NEVER FORGET!

  7. Watching Brickyard 400 and grilling. GO #48 Jimmie Johnson!

  8. First I would like to say that I'm happy to see this site back. I had started to wonder what was going on with it. Second is this release separate or altogether?
  9. Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes. I'm 29 today!

  10. Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes!

  11. I want to see Denver and San Francisco in the Super Bowl.

  12. I'm gonna make a bold prediction for tomorrow, if the Chargers win, I can just about say that NE will be going back to the Super Bowl. I highly doubt it though.

  13. Colts fans, like if you think we're going to Denver or comment if you think we're going to New England.....

  14. I'm probably alone in thinking this, but I think that Kilroy was Here is an absolute master piece. The story is so good, even with the offerings from the lip-biting Tommy Shaw and JY (they never really gave much information on how John and Chuck felt about how the band was going at the time, that I've seen) but every song plays out it's roll in the album and it makes it easier to understand if you rearrange the songs on it. On my MP3 player I can do that very easily. Looking at the liner notes gives a big clue on what would go where if you were to rearrange them. I think it helps make the story flow better doing this (yes I over think things a lot, lol). But here is how I think the story flows better: Heavy Metal Poisoning - As in the liner notes, it starts by explaining Dr. Righteous' point of view on the evils of rock music and how they want to erase it from people by "twisting their minds". Double Life - I think this comes next in light of Kilroy being accused of murder of the Righteous supporter, I also think this is where Kilroy is actually captured. Don't Let it End - All of my thoughts on this comes from seeing the music video of it on the Caught in the Act DVD released in 2007. It is about Kilroy spending his life behind bars hoping that his love outside will forgive his mistakes. It takes place in Kilroy's cell and in the eating area (minus the tables) of the prison. Cold War - This is Jonathon gaining up the courage to start his underground movement to free Kilroy and have him join in the fight. Just Get Through this Night - I say this is next because of the whispering in the very early parts of the song between Jonathan and Kilroy, and I believe it is their way of Chance jamming the airwaves to get Kilroy to realize that there ARE people that still care about Rock and other freedoms of expression that the MMM is challenging. HIgh Time - This is Kilroy gaining the confidence to try and free himself from the prison, realizing that the answer to escape was in the prison the whole time....the Roboto guards. Mr. Roboto - To me this song carries two things that carry the story. This is Kilroy, not only carrying out his escape from prison, but also it's all of the thoughts running through Kilroy's mind as he is going through with this plan. Trying to work out how he is going to explain to people, namely Jonathan, who he really is, and why he is doing this. Haven't We Been Here Before - Since Kilroy meets up with Jonathan in Mr. Roboto, that makes so much sense that this goes next since both Tommy and Dennis sing on it. Every other song up through Mr. Roboto is from one persons prespective, but HWBHB has two prespectives, both Kilroy and Jonathan. Don't Let it End (Reprise) - Since Jonathan is the rebel leader it only makes sense that he takes lead in the charge to "Keep rock and roll alive!". Plus I think it is amazing how Dennis (and the rest of Styx) correctly predicted a lot with this album. "The Problem's plain to see, too much technology. Machines to save our lives, machines dehumanize" and every day some where in the world, and here in the United States, we are still having freedoms of expression challenged and taken from us. So that is why I think Kilroy was Here is a master piece. Again, I probably over think things, but it keeps me sane and it makes my mind work. The current Styx doing Just Get Through this Night is cool, like I said, but it still really doesn't change how I feel about how they decided to move on without Dennis.
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