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PARADISE THEATRE

Styx

 

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3.08 | 240 ratings

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Gatot
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3 stars This might be an example of concept album which does not necessarily "prog" musically. Unless, you might consider "anything concept album must be a prog music" then it's okay to box this album as prog album. Putting off all the prog attributes with respect to this album, this is definitely a good (or event excellent) album to have.

Looking at the CD package and its cover artwork, "Paradise Theater" seems like the band's effort to appear with a Broadway style. This was proved with their live video whenever they played this album, they put all full-fledge backdrops that looked similar with the cover artwork of this album. With this in mind it's a big thing for the band - in terms of what they tried to offer with this album. A couple excellent rockers, a couple of sweet ballads, lots of flash, but not much showing prog. This might not be a good album to start with Styx even though it's a good one. I first fell in love with Styx through their "Man of Miracles" album and I suggest you start with this album or with "Equinox". But, don't ever imagine that Styx is a prog band because it will disappoint you. Most of Styx albums are straight hard rocker and very very minimum prog elements. Keep on proggin' ..!

Peace on earth and mercy mild - GW

Gatot | 3/5 |

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