Styx Announce New Album Circling from Above, Unveil Lead Single 'Build and Destroy': Stream
Styx have announced their 18th studio album, Circling from Above, and have released the lead single, 'Build and Destroy.'
The album arrives everywhere July 18th, but fans can score a vinyl/CD copy early at Styx's merch table starting Wednesday (May 28th) at the band's tour kickoff show in Greenville, South Carolina, or via their online shop. The co-headlining trek with REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin runs through late August, and you can get tickets here.
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Circling from Above marks the first Styx album since 2021 and boasts 13 tracks spanning 41 minutes. It features contributions from all seven members of the band, including founding guitarist/vocalist James 'JY' Young, guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw, original bassist Chuck Panozzo, longtime drummer Todd Sucherman, keyboardist/vocalist Lawrence Gowan, guitarist/vocalist Will Evankovich, and bassist Terry Gowan.
The LP's first teaser, 'Build and Destroy,' sees the band settling into a groovy prog boogie that showcases an abundance of instrumentation and Styx's signature vocal harmonizing. Gowan, who sings leads on the track, elaborated on the recording in a press release, explaining that it came together in just a day and a half, late in the album sessions.
'That little melody, I kept singing 'Build and Destroy,'' Gowan said. 'Even though we don't sing over that part, I kept thinking that would be a good title. It's thematic. The melody feels like a little 'Star Trek' or 'Twilight Zone' thing — just a small tag that reinforces the title.'
He added, 'We knew it was strong. Even though it was the second-to-last song we finished, it felt like a quick way into the album's overall theme.'
Limited vinyl/CD copies are available for purchase via Styx's online store, ahead of the July 18th digital release. Stream 'Build and Destroy' and see the artwork and tracklist below.
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Tracklist: 01. Circling from Above 02. Build and Destroy 03. Michigan 04. King of Love 05. It's Clear 06. Forgive 07. Everyone Raise a Glass 08. Blue Eyed Raven 09. She Knows 10. Ease Your Mind 11. The Things That You Said 12. We Lost the Wheel Again 13. Only You Can Decide
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