Grand Illusion / Edge Of The Century

It is hard to find a CD anymore, let alone a CD of an obscure rock band from the 70’s and 80’s. This was an amazing find and the remastered versions sound amazing.

I’m still sitting patiently for proper Styx remasters, but this is close! I have the previous release of Equinox and Crystal Ball, and that one blows me away. The collection does the same! Solid sound and nicely split on to 2 discs. You may ask, why The Grand Illusion and Edge of the Century and not something like Pieces Of Eight? It’s simple, it covers two completely different eras of Styx. These two albums are personal favorites from my all time favorite band. They sound magnificent. My only con are the liner notes. It seems like someone that doesn’t know the band very well wrote it. I don’t need to hear about other favorites like REO Speedwagon and Foreigner in here. It gives us good details about the Grand Illusion, but barely touches Edge and instead rambles on about everything post Edge. Also, several typos and wrong info.Other than the notes, pick this up!! Hopefully this isn’t the last collection, because I could really use some Pieces of Eight and Cornerstone!

Excellent upgrade of The Grand Illusion album by BGO records. I’ve been waiting a long time for this and it beat my expectations. All instruments can easily be discerned, I thought this was the biggest improvement over my original copy which sounds muddy compared to the new release. I agree with other reviewer that the liner notes contain some errors. I didn’t own Edge of the Century so can’t compare that one. I’m more a fan of their earlier releases but still happy to hear it and add to my collection.

the only thing that was a problem ,was the case was cracked. Having this problem with most cds i order

2 classic albums from STYX finally remastered they should do all the original albums.way overdue

Excellent and precise sound quality, A&M records should have done this years ago. Nice booklet with a short band bio at the end. I look forward to future products by this vendor.

Sounds great! Didn't cost an arm an a leg well worth it!

I wanted 1977 album 'The Grand Illusion' on remastered CD. I also got the Styx album 'Edge of the century' included from 1990 without that being part of my buying decision.The difference in quality of songs between the two is quite incredible. The Grand Illusion is a near perfect muti platinum prog/pop crossover classic. Edge of the Century is a poor and weak offering, that for the most part, doesn't even sound like Styx. With the exception of the big American hit 'Show me the way,' the songs from 'Edge of the Century' are unmemorable snd unsatisfying. New guy Glen Burtnik plays guitar and writes and sings on some of the tracks. Tellingly, this later offering sounds more dated than '77 album 'The Grand Illusion.'

Had both years ago still as good as ever sound better on cd

very special

très bien