Equinox (Styx album)

1975 studio album by Styx

Equinox is the fifth studio album by American rock band Styx, released in December 1975. The lead single "Lorelei" became Styx's second US Top 40 hit.

The album was the band's first release for A&M Records (with whom they had signed earlier in 1975, after the success of the 1973 single "Lady").

The album marked the final appearance of original Styx guitarist John Curulewski who left the band to spend time with his family.^[5] Tommy Shaw replaced him.

Although Equinox stalled at number 58, it was certified Gold in 1977 shortly before the release of The Grand Illusion (1977).

Record World called "Light Up" an "uptempo effort" with "clean sound and infectious hooks."^[6]

Track listing

All lead vocals by Dennis DeYoung, except where noted.

Personnel

Styx

• Dennis DeYoung – vocals, keyboards
• James "JY" Young – vocals, electric guitars
• John Curulewski – vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, synthesizers
• Chuck Panozzo – bass guitar, backing vocals on "Suite Madame Blue"
• John Panozzo – drums, percussion

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

Charts

Certifications

References

1. Strong, Martin Charles (1995). The Great Rock Discography. p. 798. ISBN 9780862415419.
2. "Equinox - Styx | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
3. Ray, Benjamin (2005-03-17). "The Daily Vault Music Review: Styx - Equinox (1975)". The Daily Vault. Retrieved 2013-02-09.
4. 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.
5. VH1's: Styx Behind The Music
6. "Single Picks" (PDF). Record World. May 15, 1976. p. 20. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
7. "Top RPM Albums: Issue 4140a". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
8. "Styx Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
9. "Canadian album certifications – Styx – Equinox". Music Canada.
10. "American album certifications – Styx – Equinox". Recording Industry Association of America.

External links

• Styx - Equinox (1975) album review by Mike DeGagne, credits & releases at AllMusic.com
• Styx - Equinox (1975) album releases & credits at Discogs.com
• Styx - Equinox (1975) album to be listened as stream at Spotify.com