The Mission Songs Ranked
The Mission is the sixteenth studio album by the band Styx, released on June 16, 2017, through UMe. It is the band’s first studio album since 2005’s Big Bang Theory and their first release of original material since 2003’s Cyclorama. The album reached #45 on the Billboard 200, propelled by pre-sales prior to its official release date, but fell off the chart after 2 weeks. In an era with limited album sales, total U.S. Sales were approximately 15,000 copies, a far cry from the band’s triple platinum past. Yet, the album did briefly reach the Top 100 in four other countries. The concept album tells the story of a mission to the planet Mars in the year 2033. The album’s story was written by Tommy Shaw and Will Evankovich. Evankovich played a significant role, serving as producer and co-writing all but one of the full length tracks. Here are all of The Mission songs ranked. Here are all of The Mission songs ranked.
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10. Khedive
“Ambitious is the key word here. They have done what they did in the old days which is- mixed the signature Styx sound with other influences to create something that any rock fan should enjoy.”
9. Overture
“This album is, quite frankly, one of the greatest “comeback albums” of all time. This sounds like classic Styx at the very height of their prime. I sorely miss Dennis DeYoung’s voice and influence, but if the point was to prove there’s plenty of talent left in Styx, the point has been made.”
8. Time May Bend
“I always felt that Styx was not the same with Dennis DeYoung, this is proof that all is great within Styx and they are just fine. And a special thanks to the production team, this sounds really good. It does not sound compressed as much modern music does, even though I suspect some compression has been applied, but it least it was done tastefully.”
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7. Trouble at the Big Show
“From what I have heard, and please do not quote me verbatim about it, the band had gone back to an old school style of making this album in the studio, with older equipment, old school techniques, and that signature Styx sound, the way it ended up sounding, this trip to Mars in the future, sounds just like it came out of a rocket ship back to their late 70’s, early 80’s best.”
6. Locomotive
“I can’t listen to this music enough – the more I hear it the better it gets. Like others have mentioned, some true Styx harmonies (incredible ones at that) and Tommy Shaw’s voice never sounded better. I wasn’t sure about it when I listened for the first time, but it must be noted that because it’s a concept album, there’s a story to follow and if you have the actual CD the cover/insert tells the whole story of this mission to Mars, and also gives a brief description of what’s going on in each song. “
5. The Outpost
“(Lawrences piano magnificent) and probably my favourite track on the album ” The Outpost”, a real driving rocker with the obvious Styx trademarks, that give me goosebumps every time it comes round.”
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4. Gone Gone Gone
“If you have been a fan of their Tommy Shaw era sound, then this will be a great treat! I have not removed it from my CD player since I bought it the day of release, June 16th. At the very least, go to their official YouTube page and watch their first video for the album, Gone Gone Gone, to get a feel. If you like that, then I think you will enjoy the great harmonies and clique that this band has on this album.”
3. The Greater Good
“Absolutely amazing album!!! Very addictive to listen to! Definitely their best album since Paradise Theatre. Styx is one of the most underrated rock bands in history..they should be in the rock and roll hall of fame.”
2. Radio Silence
“It is about time guys. This should get your creative fires burning for more albums. Please don’t wait 14 more years before you decide to go to Jupiter. Love the electronics with all the great guitar work, bass work, keyboards and drums. Vocals are intricate, well done guys.”
1. Red Storm
“Styx has gone back to their Prog roots with this album. It’s reminiscent of early Styx and other hard prog rock groups from the 70s. I can’t stop listening to it. A masterpiece after being dormant for so long. Prog has been on a resurrection lately and Styx is welcome to the party.
