Brave New World by Styx - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Venerable classic rock superstars Styx return with their first album of new material in nine years. BRAVE NEW WORLD features the classic lineup of James Young, Dennis DeYoung, Tommy Shaw, Chuck Panozzo, and Todd Sucherman, who replaces the late John Panozzo. Like the Ramones and AC/DC, the group has never strayed from its unique sound.

"I Will Be Your Witness" is the funky album opener and is reminiscent of "Blue Collar Man." Dennis DeYoung adds "While There's Still Time" to his lengthy list of impeccable ballads. "What Have They Done To You" is a thumping, heavy number in which Shaw shares vocals with wildman guitarist James Young. "Fallen Angel" is a bluesy honky-tonk tune featuring the piano talents of DeYoung. The band takes the heavy metal route on "Everything Is Cool." "Great Expectations" is a fluid, jazzy number featuring trademark Styx harmonies.

Styx explores everything from tender ballads to hard rock to reggae to 50s rock on BRAVE NEW WORLD and the album's variety adds to its appeal. The band's playing has improved over the years, and this record is proof of that.

1. I Will Be Your Witness

Primary Artist: Styx; Main Performer
Composer: Jack Blades
Tommy Shaw; Composer
Producer: Dennis Deyoung
Tommy Shaw
James Young; Production

2. Brave New World

Composer: Styx
James "j.y." Young
Tommy Shaw; Composer
Primary Artist: Styx; Main Performer
Producer: Dennis Deyoung
Tommy Shaw
James Young; Production

3. While There's Still Time

Primary Artist: Styx; Main Performer
Composer: Dennis Deyoung; Composer
Producer: Dennis Deyoung
Tommy Shaw
James Young; Production

4. Number One

Primary Artist: Styx; Main Performer
Composer: Tommy Shaw; Composer
Producer: Dennis Deyoung
Tommy Shaw
James Young; Production

5. Best New Face

Primary Artist: Styx; Main Performer
Composer: Jack Blades
Tommy Shaw; Composer
Producer: Dennis Deyoung
Tommy Shaw
James Young; Production

6. What Have They Done to You

Primary Artist: Styx; Main Performer
Composer: James "j.y." Young
Tommy Shaw; Composer
Producer: Dennis Deyoung
Tommy Shaw
James Young; Production

7. Fallen Angel

Primary Artist: Styx; Main Performer
Composer: Dennis Deyoung; Composer
Producer: Dennis Deyoung
Tommy Shaw
James Young; Production

8. Everything Is Cool

Primary Artist: Styx; Main Performer
Composer: Tommy Shaw; Composer
Producer: Dennis Deyoung
Tommy Shaw
James Young; Production

9. Great Expectations

Primary Artist: Styx; Main Performer
Composer: Dennis Deyoung; Composer
Producer: Dennis Deyoung
Tommy Shaw
James Young; Production

10. Heavy Water

Primary Artist: Styx; Main Performer
Composer: James "j.y." Young
Tommy Shaw; Composer
Producer: Dennis Deyoung
Tommy Shaw
James Young; Production

11. High Crimes & Misdemeanors (Hip Hop-Cracy)

Primary Artist: Styx; Main Performer
Composer: Dennis Deyoung; Composer
Producer: Dennis Deyoung
Tommy Shaw
James Young; Production

12. Just Fell In

Primary Artist: Styx; Main Performer
Composer: James "j.y." Young
Tommy Shaw; Composer
Producer: Dennis Deyoung
Tommy Shaw
James Young; Production

13. Goodbye Roseland

Primary Artist: Styx; Main Performer
Composer: Dennis Deyoung; Composer
Producer: Dennis Deyoung
Tommy Shaw
James Young; Production

14. Brave New World (Reprise)

Composer: Styx
James "j.y." Young
Tommy Shaw; Composer
Primary Artist: Styx; Main Performer
Producer: Dennis Deyoung
Tommy Shaw
James Young; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

59 minutes and 55 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

Only 1/14 tracks has lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Arena Rock, Hard Rock, Prog-Rock, Art Rock, International Pop, AOR

Label

Castle Communications

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 28, 1999

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5050159003129