Equinox (album)

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Equinox
Studio album by Styx
Released	December 1, 1975
Recorded	1975 at Paragon Recording Studios, Chicago
Genre	Progressive Rock
Length	34:32
Label	A&M
Producer	Styx
Professional reviews
All Music Guide link
Styx chronology
Man of Miracles (1974) Equinox (1975) Crystal Ball (1976)

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

Equinox was released in December of 1975.

The album was the band's first release for A&M Records(whom they signed to 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 and the track would be a staple for all Styx tours with Dennis DeYoung save the 1981/82 Paradise Theater tour.

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

[edit] Track listing

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

• All Lead vocals by Dennis DeYoung except as noted

[edit] Personnel

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

[edit] 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

[edit] Charts

Album - Billboard (North America)

Singles - Billboard (North America)