In March 1972, “Wooden Nickel” label released the debut, self-titled Styx album. It was recorded in 1971, at “Paragon Recording Studios” in Chicago, and was produced by John Ryan and Bill Traut.
Personnel:
- Dennis DeYoung – vocals, keyboards
- James Young – vocals, guitar
- John Curulewski – vocals, guitar
- Chuck Panozzo- bass
- John Panozzo- drums
- Barry Mraz – engineer. mixing
- Marty Feldman – engineer
- John Ryan – mixing
Track listing:
- Movement for the Common Man – Dennis DeYoung, John Ryan, Aaron Copland
- Children of the Young
- Street Collage
- Fanfare for the Common Man
- Mother Nature’s Matinee
- Right Away – Paul Frank
- What Has Come Between Us – Mark Gaddis
- Best Thing – James Young, Dennis DeYoung
- Quick is the Beat of My Heart – Lewis Mark