Equinox (album)

Infobox Album |
Name = Equinox
Type = Album
Artist = Styx


Released = December 1, 1975
Recorded = 1975 at Paragon Recording Studios, Chicago
Genre = Progressive rock
Length = 34:32
Label = A&M
Producer = Styx
Reviews =
* Allmusic Rating|2.5|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:ke6ibks96ak0~T1 link]
Last album = "Man of Miracles" (1974)
This album = "Equinox" (1975)
Next album = "Crystal Ball" (1976)

"Equinox" is the fifth album by Styx, released in 1975 (see 1975 in music).

Equinox was released in December 1975.

The album was the band's first release for A&M Records (with whom they signed earlier in 1975, after the unexpected success of the single "Lady").

The album also marked the final appearance of original Styx guitarist John Curulewski who left abruptly following the release of Equinox. The band went into a frantic search to find a replacement for their upcoming tour to support Equinox. Soon after, they found Tommy Shaw.

The album's biggest hit was the track "Lorelei," which was Styx's second US Top 30 hit. Another well-known song in the album was "Suite Madame Blue," which was written about the upcoming Bicentennial of the US. The track became a staple for all Styx tours with Dennis DeYoung save the 1981/82 Paradise Theater tour.

Although Equinox stalled at #58, it went Gold in 1977 shortly before the release of The Grand Illusion.

Track listing

#"Light Up" (D. DeYoung) – 4:17
#"Lorelei" (D. DeYoung, J. Young) – 3:19
#"Mother Dear" (J. Curulewski, D. DeYoung) – 5:25
#*"Lead vocals: John Curulewski
#"Lonely Child" (D. DeYoung) – 3:47
#"Midnight Ride" (J. Young) – 4:17
#*"Lead vocals: James Young
#"Born for Adventure" (D. DeYoung, J. Curulewski, J. Young) – 5:12
#"Prelude 12" (J. Curulewski) – 1:21
#*"Instrumental
#"Suite Madame Blue" (D. DeYoung) – 6:30

*"All Lead vocals by Dennis DeYoung except as noted

Personnel

*John Curulewski - synthesizer, guitar, Vocals
*Dennis DeYoung - synthesizer, keyboards, vocals
*Chuck Panozzo - bass, vocals
*John Panozzo - percussion, drums, vocals
*James Young - guitar, vocals

Production

*Producer: Styx
*Engineer: Barry Mraz
*Assistant engineer: Rob Kingsland
*Remixing: Barry Mraz, Styx
*Mastering: Doug Sax
*Production assistant: Barry Mraz
*Design: Chuck Beeson, Junie Osaki
*Art direction: Roland Young
*Photography: Chris Micoine

Charts

Album - Billboard (North America)

Singles - Billboard (North America)