Category: TOMMY SHAW

V.A. – Keep Calm and Salute Queen (2015)

This is simple: “Keep Calm and Salute Queen” is a tribute to Queen compiled by the specialized label in this matter, Cleopatra Records / Deadline. One of the good news is that these classic, influential songs are performed by a slew of hard rock champions from both sides of the pond. The other, these versions / covers are excellent. You...

STYX – Caught In The Act Live [Japanese remaster SHM-CD Limited Edition]

Continuing with the Japanese nine-album cardboard sleeve (mini LP) reissue series of STYX on high quality SHM-CD, here’s the underrated “Caught In The Act“. All these were released a couple years ago, but it was a Limited Edition and already turned out of print. Styx released their first live album, the 2-disc “Caught In The Act” recorded (and filmed) in...

STYX – Kilroy Was Here [Japanese remaster SHM-CD Limited Edition]

STYX – Kilroy Was Here [Japanese remaster SHM-CD Limited Edition]

* Continuing the Japanese nine-album cardboard sleeve (mini LP) reissue series of STYX on high quality SHM-CD, here’s “Kilroy Was Here“.All these were released a couple years ago, but it was a Limited Edition and already turned out of print. Styx leader Dennis DeYoung felt the only way for the group to top the No. 1 success of previous album...

STYX – Pieces Of Eight [Japanese remaster SHM-CD Limited Edition]

STYX – Pieces Of Eight [Japanese remaster SHM-CD Limited Edition]

* One of you asked for the quality of the Japanese nine-album cardboard sleeve (mini LP) reissue series of STYX on high quality SHM-CD. In one word; outstanding.All were released a couple years ago, but it was a Limited Edition and already turned out of print.These really worth a revisit as all are essential STYX albums – Let’s go with...

STYX – The Grand Illusion [Japanese remaster SHM-CD Limited Edition]

STYX – The Grand Illusion [Japanese remaster SHM-CD Limited Edition]

* Someone asked for the quality of the Japanese nine-album cardboard sleeve (mini LP) reissue series of STYX on high quality SHM-CD. In one word; outstanding.All were released a couple years ago, but it was a Limited Edition and already turned out of print.These really worth a revisit as all are essential STYX albums – Let’s go with “The Grand...

STYX – Crystal Ball [Japanese remaster SHM-CD Limited Edition]

* Someone asked for the quality of the Japanese nine-album cardboard sleeve (mini LP) reissue series of STYX on high quality SHM-CD. In one word; outstanding.All were released a couple years ago, but it was a Limited Edition and already turned out of print.These really worth a revisit as all are essential STYX albums – Let’s go with “Crystal Ball“....

STYX – Equinox [Japanese remaster SHM-CD Limited Edition]

Someone asked for the quality of the Japanese nine-album cardboard sleeve (mini LP) reissue series of STYX on high quality SHM-CD. In one word; outstanding. All were released a couple years ago, but it was a Limited Edition and already turned out of print. These really worth a revisit as all are essential STYX albums – Let’s start with “Equinox“....

VA – An All Star Tribute To Pink Floyd; The Everlasting Songs (2015)

* “An All Star Tribute To Pink Floyd; The Everlasting Songs” it’s just another ‘brick in the wall’ set of tribute albums to the legendary band. There’s nothing new here, these tracks previously appeared into different PF tributes but the Collectors Dream label selected the best and put them into a CD.But this is good, really good stuff that worth...

STYX – Paradise Theater [Audio Fidelity SACD AFZ 174] (2014)

* The 10th album from STYX “Paradise Theater” was their greatest commercial triumph and their only #1 in the charts, achieving triple-platinum sales.It remains one of the best examples of the convergence between progressive rock and AOR which typified the arena rock sound of the top groups of the late-seventies and early-eighties such as Journey, REO Speedwagon, Cheap Trick and...