Complete List Of Styx Songs From A to Z

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Styx took root in Chicago’s South Side in the early 1960s when twin brothers Chuck and John Panozzo teamed up with neighbor Dennis DeYoung to form a local band called The Tradewinds. As they evolved through lineup changes and musical refinement, they adopted the name Styx in 1972—a reference to the mythological river of the underworld. By that time, the band had already developed a unique style blending classical influences, layered harmonies, hard rock energy, and theatrical presentation. Their early days were marked by tireless gigging in local clubs and regional circuits, eventually landing them a record deal with Wooden Nickel Records.

The band’s breakthrough arrived with their fourth album, Man of Miracles (1974), but it was the ballad “Lady” from their 1973 self-titled second album that became their first hit. Though it initially received little national attention, the song was re-released in 1975 and climbed into the Billboard Top 10, propelling Styx to wider recognition. Their next leap came when they signed to A&M Records, beginning a prolific period that would define them as one of the major rock acts of the late ’70s and early ’80s.

Between 1972 and 2021, Styx released 17 studio albums. Their creative peak came between 1975 and 1983, during which they issued a string of platinum-selling records including Equinox (1975), Crystal Ball (1976), The Grand Illusion (1977), Pieces of Eight (1978), Cornerstone (1979), Paradise Theatre (1981), and Kilroy Was Here (1983). These albums featured a string of major hits including “Come Sail Away,” “Renegade,” “Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man),” “Babe,” “Too Much Time on My Hands,” and “Mr. Roboto.” Their combination of arena rock anthems and theatrical concept pieces gave them wide appeal, bridging the gap between progressive rock and mainstream radio.

The Grand Illusion marked a major commercial turning point, selling over three million copies and introducing Styx to a global audience. “Come Sail Away” became a defining anthem for the band, peaking at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. The follow-up album, Pieces of Eight, reinforced their momentum with rockers like “Renegade” and “Blue Collar Man.” With Cornerstone, Styx scored their first No. 1 single with “Babe,” a Dennis DeYoung-penned ballad that showcased the band’s softer side while igniting internal disagreements over the band’s musical direction.

Creative tensions grew during the production of Kilroy Was Here, a concept album that leaned heavily into synths and theatrical narrative. While the album produced another hit in “Mr. Roboto,” it also led to mounting conflict between DeYoung and guitarist Tommy Shaw. Shaw left the band in 1984, and Styx entered a period of turbulence. Although they continued to release albums like Edge of the Century (1990), which featured the hit “Show Me the Way,” the classic lineup would not perform together again for many years.

In the 1990s and early 2000s, Styx underwent significant personnel changes. The death of drummer John Panozzo in 1996 and bassist Chuck Panozzo’s health issues altered the band’s internal chemistry. Still, Tommy Shaw returned, and the band experienced a revival with a revised lineup that included Lawrence Gowan on keyboards and vocals. Albums such as Brave New World (1999), Cyclorama (2003), and The Mission (2017) kept Styx active and touring, showcasing a commitment to their legacy and their fans.

In 2021, Styx released Crash of the Crown, their 17th studio album. It demonstrated that the band still had creative fire decades after their initial rise, mixing prog influences with modern production. The current lineup, including longtime drummer Todd Sucherman, bassist Ricky Phillips, and the return of Chuck Panozzo for occasional performances, has continued to tour internationally, drawing fans from multiple generations. Their live shows remain a central part of their identity, featuring elaborate stage production and a catalog of songs that have stood the test of time.

Styx has never been formally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but their contributions to rock history are undisputed. They have sold over 20 million records in the United States alone, earned multiple platinum and gold certifications, and maintained a relentless touring schedule. Their blend of grandiose concept albums, stadium-sized hooks, and earnest musicianship won them a passionate fan base and kept them relevant across decades of changing musical trends.

Outside of their music, members of Styx have contributed to various philanthropic efforts. Chuck Panozzo became an advocate for HIV and AIDS awareness following his public disclosure of his diagnosis in 2001. The band has participated in benefit concerts and charitable events over the years, maintaining a connection to their fans not only through music but through community engagement and advocacy.

Complete List Of Styx Songs From A to Z

22 Years – The Serpent Is Rising – 1973
A Day – Styx II – 1973
A.D. 1928 – Paradise Theatre – 1981
A.D. 1958 – Paradise Theatre – 1981
After You Leave Me – Styx – 1972
Aku-Aku – Pieces of Eight – 1978
All in a Day’s Work – Edge of the Century – 1990
All Systems Stable – The Mission – 2017
A Man Like Me – Man of Miracles – 1974
A Monster – Crash of the Crown – 2021
Another Farewell – Crash of the Crown – 2021
A Salty Dog (Procol Harum cover) – Big Bang Theory – 2005
A Song for Suzanne – Man of Miracles – 1974
As Bad as This – The Serpent Is Rising – 1973
Babe – Cornerstone – 1979
Back to Chicago – Edge of the Century – 1990
Best New Face – Brave New World – 1999
Best Thing – Styx – 1972
The Best of Times – Paradise Theatre – 1981
Blue Collar Man @ 2120 – Big Bang Theory – 2005
Blue Collar Man (Long Nights) – Pieces of Eight – 1978
Boat on the River – Cornerstone – 1979
Born for Adventure – Equinox – 1975
Borrowed Time – Cornerstone – 1979
Bourgeois Pig – Cyclorama – 2003
Brave New World – Brave New World – 1999
Brave New World (Reprise) – Brave New World – 1999
Can’t Find My Way Home (Blind Faith cover) – Big Bang Theory – 2005
Captain America – Cyclorama – 2003
Carrie Ann – Edge of the Century – 1990
Castle Walls – The Grand Illusion – 1977
Christopher, Mr. Christopher – Man of Miracles – 1974
Clair de Lune/Ballerina – Crystal Ball – 1976
Cold War – Kilroy Was Here – 1983
Come Sail Away – The Grand Illusion – 1977
Coming Out the Other Side – Crash of the Crown – 2021
Common Ground – Crash of the Crown – 2021
Crash of the Crown – Crash of the Crown – 2021
Crystal Ball – Crystal Ball – 1976
Do Things My Way – Cyclorama – 2003
Don’t Let It End – Kilroy Was Here – 1983
Don’t Let It End (Reprise) – Kilroy Was Here – 1983
Double Life – Kilroy Was Here – 1983
Earl of Roseland – Styx II – 1973
Eddie – Cornerstone – 1979
Edge of the Century – Edge of the Century – 1990
Everything Is Cool – Brave New World – 1999
Evil Eyes – Man of Miracles – 1974
Fallen Angel – Brave New World – 1999
Father O.S.A. – Styx II – 1973
Fields of the Brave – Cyclorama – 2003
The Fight of Our Lives – Crash of the Crown – 2021
Find the Cost of Freedom (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young cover) – Big Bang Theory – 2005
First Time – Cornerstone – 1979
Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man) – The Grand Illusion – 1977
Fooling Yourself (Palm of Your Hands) – Cyclorama – 2003
Genki Desu Ka – Cyclorama – 2003
Golden Lark – Man of Miracles – 1974
Gone Gone Gone – The Mission – 2017
Goodbye Roseland – Brave New World – 1999
The Grand Finale – The Grand Illusion – 1977
The Grand Illusion – The Grand Illusion – 1977
Great Expectations – Brave New World – 1999
The Greater Good – The Mission – 2017
Great White Hope – Pieces of Eight – 1978
The Grove of Eglantine – The Serpent Is Rising – 1973
Half-Penny, Two-Penny – Paradise Theatre – 1981
Hallelujah Chorus – The Serpent Is Rising – 1973
Haven’t We Been Here Before – Kilroy Was Here – 1983
Havin’ a Ball – Man of Miracles – 1974
Heavy Metal Poisoning – Kilroy Was Here – 1983
Heavy Water – Brave New World – 1999
High Crimes & Misdemeanors (Hip Hop-Cracy) – Brave New World – 1999
High Time – Kilroy Was Here – 1983
Hold Back the Darkness – Crash of the Crown – 2021
Homewrecker – Edge of the Century – 1990
Hundred Million Miles from Home – The Mission – 2017
I Am the Walrus (the Beatles cover) – Big Bang Theory – 2005
I Can See for Miles (the Who cover) – Big Bang Theory – 2005
I Don’t Need No Doctor (Ray Charles cover) – Big Bang Theory – 2005
I’m Gonna Make You Feel It – Styx II – 1973
I’m O.K. – Pieces of Eight – 1978
It Don’t Make Sense (You Can’t Make Peace) (Willie Dixon cover) – Big Bang Theory – 2005
I Will Be Your Witness – Brave New World – 1999
Jennifer – Crystal Ball – 1976
Jonas Psalter – The Serpent Is Rising – 1973
Just Fell In – Brave New World – 1999
Just Get Through This Night – Kilroy Was Here – 1983
Khedive – The Mission – 2017
Killing the Thing That You Love – Cyclorama – 2003
Kiss Your Ass Goodbye – Cyclorama – 2003
Krakatoa – The Serpent Is Rising – 1973
Lady – Styx II – 1973
Lies – Man of Miracles – 1974
Light Up – Equinox – 1975
Lights – Cornerstone – 1979
Little Fugue in G – Styx II – 1973
Locomotive – The Mission – 2017
Locomotive Breath (Jethro Tull cover) – Big Bang Theory – 2005
Lonely Child – Equinox – 1975
Lonely People – Paradise Theatre – 1981
Long Live the King – Crash of the Crown – 2021
Lords of the Ring – Pieces of Eight – 1978
Lorelei – Equinox – 1975
Lost at Sea – Crash of the Crown – 2021
Love at First Sight – Edge of the Century – 1990
Love in the Midnight – Cornerstone – 1979
Love Is the Ritual – Edge of the Century – 1990
Mademoiselle – Crystal Ball – 1976
Man in the Wilderness – The Grand Illusion – 1977
Man of Miracles – Man of Miracles – 1974
Manic Depression (the Jimi Hendrix Experience cover) – Big Bang Theory – 2005
The Message – Pieces of Eight – 1978
Midnight Ride – Equinox – 1975
Miss America – The Grand Illusion – 1977
Mission to Mars – The Mission – 2017
More Love for the Money – Cyclorama – 2003
Mr. Roboto – Kilroy Was Here – 1983
Mother Dear – Equinox – 1975
Movement for the Common Man – Styx – 1972
Never Say Never – Cornerstone – 1979
Not Dead Yet – Edge of the Century – 1990
Nothing Ever Goes as Planned – Paradise Theatre – 1981
Number One – Brave New World – 1999
One Way Out (the Allman Brothers Band cover) – Big Bang Theory – 2005
One with Everything – Cyclorama – 2003
The Outpost – The Mission – 2017
Our Wonderful Lives – Crash of the Crown – 2021
Overture – The Mission – 2017
Pieces of Eight – Pieces of Eight – 1978
Prelude 12 – Equinox – 1975
Put Me On – Crystal Ball – 1976
Queen of Spades – Pieces of Eight – 1978
Quick Is the Beat of My Heart – Styx – 1972
Radio Silence – The Mission – 2017
Red Storm – The Mission – 2017
Renegade – Pieces of Eight – 1978
Reveries – Crash of the Crown – 2021
Right Away – Styx – 1972
Rock & Roll Feeling – Man of Miracles – 1974
Rockin’ the Paradise – Paradise Theatre – 1981
Save Us from Ourselves – Crash of the Crown – 2021
The Serpent Is Rising – The Serpent Is Rising – 1973
She Cares – Paradise Theatre – 1981
Shooz – Crystal Ball – 1976
Show Me the Way – Edge of the Century – 1990
Sing for the Day – Pieces of Eight – 1978
Snowblind – Paradise Theatre – 1981
Sound the Alarm – Crash of the Crown – 2021
Southern Woman – Man of Miracles – 1974
State Street Sadie – Paradise Theatre – 1981
Stream – Crash of the Crown – 2021
Suite Madame Blue – Equinox – 1975
Summer in the City (the Lovin’ Spoonful cover) – Big Bang Theory – 2005
Superstars – The Grand Illusion – 1977
Talkin’ About the Good Times (the Pretty Things cover) – Big Bang Theory – 2005
Ten Thousand Ways – The Mission – 2017
These Are the Times – Cyclorama – 2003
This Old Man – Crystal Ball – 1976
Time May Bend – The Mission – 2017
To Those – Crash of the Crown – 2021
Together – Cyclorama – 2003
Too Much Time on My Hands – Paradise Theatre – 1981
Trouble at the Big Show – The Mission – 2017
Waiting for Our Time – Cyclorama – 2003
What Has Come Between Us – Styx – 1972
What Have They Done to You – Brave New World – 1999
While There’s Still Time – Brave New World – 1999
Why Me – Cornerstone – 1979
Winner Take All – The Serpent Is Rising – 1973
Wishing Well (Free cover) – Big Bang Theory – 2005
Witch Wolf – The Serpent Is Rising – 1973
World Tonite – Edge of the Century – 1990
Yes I Can – Cyclorama – 2003
You Better Ask – Styx II – 1973
You Need Love – Styx II – 1973
Young Man – The Serpent Is Rising – 1973