Man of Miracles
Man of Miracles | ||||
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Studio album by Styx | ||||
Released | October 1974 | |||
Recorded | 1974 | |||
Studio | Golden Voice Studios, South Pekin, IL | |||
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Length | 37:20 | |||
Label | Wooden Nickel | |||
Producer | John Ryan, Bill Traut | |||
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Man of Miracles is the fourth album by Styx, released in October 1974. It entered the Billboard Album charts on November 9, where it reached No. 154.[3]
This would be the band's last original album on the independent Chicago-based label Wooden Nickel Records before moving to the major label A&M.
Background
The album had a diverse sound, it showcased the style of two band members and a pre-commercial sound: James "JY" Young songs were more straight ahead hard rockers, while Dennis DeYoung songs were more mellow ballads, classical, and prog rock songs.
The original issue contained the catchy upbeat cover of "Lies" by The Knickerbockers in 1965. A second release of Man of Miracles substituted this with "Best Thing", a song also contained on the first Styx album from 1972, as the opening track on side two. The album was again reissued in 1980 with new artwork and a newly abbreviated title, Miracles. This version started the second side with the ballad "Unfinished Song", which is sung by Dennis DeYoung.[4]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead vocals | Length |
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1. | "Rock & Roll Feeling" | James Young, John Curulewski | Young | 3:02 |
2. | "Havin' a Ball" | Curulewski, Young | Young | 3:53 |
3. | "Golden Lark" | Dennis DeYoung | DeYoung | 3:23 |
4. | "A Song for Suzanne" | DeYoung | DeYoung | 5:15 |
5. | "A Man Like Me" | Young | Young | 2:57 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead vocals | Length |
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6. | "Lies" | Buddy Randell, Beau Charles | DeYoung | 2:41 |
7. | "Evil Eyes" | DeYoung | DeYoung | 4:02 |
8. | "Southern Woman" | Young, Ray Brandle | Young | 3:10 |
9. | "Christopher, Mr. Christopher" | DeYoung | DeYoung | 4:02 |
10. | "Man of Miracles" | Young, DeYoung, Brandle | Young | 4:55 |
Personnel
Styx
- Dennis DeYoung – vocals, keyboards
- James "JY" Young – vocals, electric guitars
- John Curulewski – vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, synthesizers
- Chuck Panozzo – bass guitar
- John Panozzo – drums, percussion
Production
- Producer: John Ryan for Chicago Kid Productions
- Engineer: Gary Loizzo
Artwork
The cover art was designed by Leon Rosenblatt, whose name is printed on the back credits as "Lee Rosenblatt."[5]
Miscellaneous
The initials "LJR" are plainly visible in the wizard's beard, and were likely hidden there by the album's artist, Leon J. Rosenblatt.
Charts
Chart (1974) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[6] | 154 |
References
- ^ Planer, Lindsay. Styx: Man of Miracles at AllMusic. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
- ^ Brackett, Nathan; Christian Hoard (2004). The Rolling Stone Album Guide. New York City, New York: Simon and Schuster. p. 789. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8.
rolling stone styx album guide.
- ^ "Styx chart history". Billboard.
- ^ "Man of Miracles Turns 42 Today! - Styx". Archived from the original on 2019-04-08.
- ^ Personal interview.
- ^ "Styx Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
External links
- Styx - Man of Miracles (1974) album review by Lindsay Planer, credits & releases at AllMusic.com
- Styx - Man of Miracles (1974) album releases & credits at Discogs.com
- Styx - Man of Miracles (1974) album credits & user reviews at ProgArchives.com
- Styx - Man of Miracles (1974) album to be listened as stream at Spotify.com
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