Styx - Fooling Yourself
Review by Gareth Parkin
Fooling Yourself is a classic rock album released by the American band Styx in 1977. The album features some of the band's most iconic hits such as "The Grand Illusion," "Come Sail Away," and "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)." The album showcases Styx's signature sound, which combines progressive rock, hard rock, and pop rock elements.
The album opens with the title track "The Grand Illusion," a song that sets the tone for the album with its catchy melody and thought-provoking lyrics. The album's second track, "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)," is a fan favorite that features a memorable guitar solo and powerful vocals by lead singer Dennis DeYoung. The album's third track, "Superstars," is a slower, more introspective song that showcases the band's ability to create poignant ballads.
The album's standout track is undoubtedly "Come Sail Away," which has become one of the most iconic rock songs of all time. The song features a soaring chorus, intricate instrumentation, and powerful vocals that combine to create an unforgettable listening experience. Other notable tracks on the album include "Miss America," "Man in the Wilderness," and "Castle Walls."
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Download
Filename: styx-fooling-yourself.rar- MP3 size: 11.4 mb
- FLAC size: 149.7 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| The Grand Finale | 1:58 | |
| Fooling Yourself | 3:35 | |
| Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man) | 5:29 |
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Catalog Numbers
- AM 5639
- AMS 5639
- AM-2007, 2007-S
- AM-2007
- AMS 7343
- AM 2007
Labels
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Formats
- Vinyl
- 7"
- 45 RPM
- Single
- Promo
- Styrene
- Stereo
- Pitman Pressing
- Terre Haute Pressing
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | A&M Records, Inc. |
| Copyright (c) | A&M Records, Inc. |
| Published By | Almo Music Corp. |
| Pressed By | Monarch Record Mfg. Co. |
| Distributed By | Messaggerie Musicali |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Producer | Styx |
Notes
- Unverkäufliche Masterplatte
- label variation, A&M logo at the bottom
- © 1977 A & M Records Inc.
- ℗ 1977 A & M Records Inc.
- CBS Dischi S.p.A. Milano 1978
- ''From the A&M L.P.: 'The Grand Illusion' - AMLH 64637''.
- note: this UK release was issued in a US printed picture sleeve (presumably imported for that purpose), the picture sleeve obviously has the US catalogue number (AM-2007)
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Label Side A): AM 5639/1
- Matrix / Runout (Label Side B): AM 5639/2
- Rights Society: GEMA
- Label Code: LC 0485
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Matrix / Runout (Label side A): 12387-S
- Matrix / Runout (Label side B): 12388-S
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched): A&M 12387S-M2 △104027
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched): A&M 12388S-M2 △104027-X
- Pressing Plant ID (Etched in runouts): M
- Matrix / Runout (Side A label): CI AM 5639-1N
- Matrix / Runout (Side B label): CI AM 5639-2N
- Rights Society: SIAE
- Matrix / Runout (Side A label): 12387-S
- Matrix / Runout (Side B label): 12388-S
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): A+M 12387S-p1
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): A+M 12388S-p2
- Pressing Plant ID: p
- Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
- Matrix / Runout (Runout [stamped] side A): AMS 19-5639 - 1A - 1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout [stamped] side B): AMS 19-5639 - 1B - 1
- Other (Cirkled): EA
- Matrix / Runout (Text): AMS7343A1 A&M123875-DJ-M5 INT 104179
- Matrix / Runout (Text): AMS7343B1 A&M123885-M2 104027-x ENGLAND
- Matrix / Runout (A Label): 12387-S
- Matrix / Runout (B Label): 12388-S
- Matrix / Runout (A Runout): T A+M 12387S-TI
- Matrix / Runout (B Runout): T A+M 12388S-TI
- Pressing Plant ID: T
About Styx
Name Vars
- Pieces Of Elght
- Stix
- Styxx
- The Styx
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Members
- Dennis DeYoung
- Ricky Phillips
- Glen Burtnick
- Gowan
- James Young
- Chuck Panozzo
- Tommy Shaw
- John Panozzo
- Lawrence Gowan
- John Curulewski
- Todd Sucherman