STYX: CRASH OF THE CROWN CD REVIEW BY JIM ALLFORD
STYX still has their throwback 70's sound with a dose of a modern feel. This being their 17th album still withstands the music for its time. The band had a lot of time to work on the making of this album since being in the Covid era and being locked up for quite a while.
In this record, they are definitely sending a very powerful, inspirational message to everyone. The album has 15 songs on it which has all the signature sound of the band. FIGHT OF OUR LIVES says it all as Tommy Shaw states in the lyrics as you can hear the strong, amazing harmonies on this song.
REVERIES is truly a very good song as the lyrics are shown on their video. The lyrics and the melody are as strong as ever and the keyboards are truly a stand out on this song. SAVE US FROM OURSELVES is about the conflicts we are facing with all the protests and clashes going on in the world. When the lyrics state, " same prayers, we could all use a miracle now' , no better words could be spoken. This song really hits home.
SOUND THE ALARM is about the end of Earth and the catastrophe that we caused by ourselves. We might be too late to change things now and we need to change things for the better, if possible. COMING OUT THE OTHER SIDE has a different feel for Styx on this song.The beat is more laid back and it has a different feel and rhythm to the song. I must admit, I like it a lot.
TO THOSE has a great mix with their standard Styx sound with a Who feel to it. The lyrics suggest the young sending the old to war in hopes to stop the war and it even suggested to 'eat the rich'. This is quite a song that needs attention. STREAM brings this amazing album to an end with a Pink Floyd type of feel. The song tells you the future is bright and you should stand up and fight the power. We still have the right to be free.
This album shows the band has moved into the modern times with their same '70's feel that made them famous. You can find STYX on their website: Styxworld.com, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart, Deezer, Apple Music, Facebook and Apple Music. ROCK ON, JIM ALLFORD [www.steelnotesmagazine.com]
