Did Styx Survive the 90s? Your Homework Awaits!
Dive Into Styx’s 90s Albums and Classic Hits Before Our Full Podcast Breakdown
What happens when the kings and queens of ‘70s and ‘80s arena rock find themselves in a ‘90s world dominated by grunge, alternative, and MTV unplugged? That’s the heart of our new series, Surviving the 90s, where we dig deep into the stories of classic bands navigating a decade that often turned its back on their anthems, theatrics, and guitar solos.
Episode 1: Styx
For our pilot episode, we’re digging into Styx, the arena rockers who gave us “Come Sail Away” and “Renegade.” Known for their lush harmonies, dramatic flourishes, and radio-dominating anthems, Styx had their work cut out for them in a decade where raw emotion and stripped-down sounds ruled the charts.
With two albums in the 90s—Edge of the Century (1990) and Brave New World (1999)—we’ll explore whether Styx managed to evolve, held their ground, or lost their way.
Your Homework (Before the Podcast Drops!)
Revisit Styx’s Greatest Hits
Dig into Edge of the Century (1990) and Brave New World (1999)
Tune into our next episode of Dig Me Out: 90s Rock, where we’ll debate if thrived, adapted, or died.