Circling From Above - (new Styx album)

[ChicagoSTYX]

Based on what was said on the live stream last night, the CD and vinyl versions of the album will be on sale at the concerts starting tonight. The album won't be released at retail and streaming serviced until July 18th.

[Monker]

You can buy it at the Styx website:
https://styxworld.com/collections/circl ... lgw.KcKXTf

I assume it ships without delay waiting for release date.

[GrandIllusionist725]

Just ordered mine, and according to the email, they will be shipping immediately! Grabbed the vinyl and the pop up box!

[StyxGuy]

FYI;

The official video for “Build and Destroy” — the first single from our new album Circling From Above — premieres TODAY (May 28) at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET exclusively on Mellomanic. Join us live in the chat as the Styx team answers your questions and shares exclusive behind-the-scenes insights. We’ll see you there!
RSVP here: http://mllo.link/Styx

[Monker]

You can listen to it on YT:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpP5tuG9r5Y

[Jodes]

If you live outside the USA you might want to consider NOT purchasing the new CD.

FORTY SIX F'N Dollars US to ship to Canada. FOR A $20 US CD.

Man the Styx store people must have good meth..

[ChicagoSTYX]

If you live outside the USA you might want to consider NOT purchasing the new CD.

FORTY SIX F'N Dollars US to ship to Canada. FOR A $20 US CD.

Man the Styx store people must have good meth..

The Styx store is run by a fulfillment company by the name of Onelive out of Austin TX.

[Jodes]

If you live outside the USA you might want to consider NOT purchasing the new CD.

FORTY SIX F'N Dollars US to ship to Canada. FOR A $20 US CD.

Man the Styx store people must have good meth..

The Styx store is run by a fulfillment company by the name of Onelive out of Austin TX.

Well that Fulfillment company must be on good drugs then. Cause that's outrageous for ONE FREAKING CD!

[ChicagoSTYX]

Anyone who was watching the video premier this afternoon was able to hear the song Circling From Above play before the video.

[ChicagoSTYX]

If you live outside the USA you might want to consider NOT purchasing the new CD.

FORTY SIX F'N Dollars US to ship to Canada. FOR A $20 US CD.

Man the Styx store people must have good meth..

The Styx store is run by a fulfillment company by the name of Onelive out of Austin TX.

Well that Fulfillment company must be on good drugs then. Cause that's outrageous for ONE FREAKING CD!

Agree.

[GrandIllusionist725]

I was there for the video premiere, and it was kind of cool. I think the people in the chat just wanted to complain about anything they could. I think they missed the whole point, a song about AI, with the video being done by AI. Kind of went over their heads, but I still enjoyed it.

[ChicagoSTYX]

If you live outside the USA you might want to consider NOT purchasing the new CD.

FORTY SIX F'N Dollars US to ship to Canada. FOR A $20 US CD.

Man the Styx store people must have good meth..

The Styx store is run by a fulfillment company by the name of Onelive out of Austin TX.

Well that Fulfillment company must be on good drugs then. Cause that's outrageous for ONE FREAKING CD!

You may get free shipping here...https://shop.udiscovermusic.com/collections/styx?utm_campaign=products&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=udiscovermusic.com

[ChicagoSTYX]

The official video for Build And Destroy is now available. https://youtu.be/ej6-Tt5Xpyc?si=x7-8_BBQpzlhr-Mz

[LtVanish]

It's an ok song, hopefully there are stronger efforts on the album. Don't like it as a single, kind of same feeling as yo Crash The Crown song, when that was released. There were a lot better choices to release as a better first single. I ordered the album. Doesn't seem fare that the people of South Carolina get first crack at the album.

[yogi]

I’ve loved The Mission & Crash Of The Crown and I’m sure I’m gonna love this album too. These guys are all far too talented to put out a bad album. Still at the same time since they have gone back to the prog side of Styx which is what drew me to Styx in the first place and made them by far my favorite band, I wish they’d have at least one longer epic type song ala Suite Madame Blue, Man In The Wilderness, Come Sail Away etc… on these recent albums.

[ChicagoSTYX]

There are some fans who probably bought the album last night at the concert. Hoping they will post their impressions here. I expect to have my copy this weekend and will be posting my review.

[Jodes]

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The Canadian store is down for some reason (says website has changed, I'll look into it)

They want 32.95 US to send the CD to Canada.

Another NOPE!

[Jodes]

Sigh.

Looks like the Canadian site has changed domains and of course no Styx.

The search continues!

[StyxGuy]

Sigh.

Looks like the Canadian site has changed domains and of course no Styx.

The search continues!

We might be stuffed in Canada until July 18. Shipping from the U.S. is going to be insane.

In Canada uDiscover used to be MusicVaultz... now it's UMUSIC and they don't have any Styx merchandise. :/

[Jodes]

Yep.. and even if a friend/buddy/pal managed to purchase one, the upcoming Postal Strike in Canada is going to delay things even further.

FAAAAAAAACCCCKKKKK

[ChicagoSTYX]

Still hoping someone who was able to get a copy will post a review here soon. I will be receiving mine tomorrow and will post my review after my first listen.

[yogi]

I ordered the CD yesterday from the Styxworld Wensite. I got an e mail today that said it’s already been shipped. Will arrive by UPS Ground Mail.

[Monker]

Also, "Build and Destroy" is on Spotify.

https://open.spotify.com/track/37lctHJG ... d3bd924e1e

[ChicagoSTYX]

From Headbangers Lifestyle........

A CINEMATIC JOURNEY
Few bands mastered the art of the concept album quite like Styx. With `Circling from Above’, their brand-new studio opus, the architects of theatrical soar to narrative and musical heights. This is not just another album, it’s a cinematic journey that finds Styx honoring their storied past and again charting new territory.

From the opening notes, `Circling from Above’ submerges the listener in a world where melody, drama, and storytelling gracefully intertwine. The album’s conceptual arc, rich with allegory and emotional depth, explores themes of perspective, renewal, and the eternal dance between fate and free will. Styx crafts a universe where every lyric, riff, and harmony serve the intensity of the compelling narrative, inviting fans to explore the band’s signature blend of progressive rock and arena-ready hooks, supporting their wonderful vocal harmonies.

A REINVENTION
The ability of Styx to convey grand stories through music has always set them apart. From the dystopian (ahead of its time) `Kilroy Was Here’ and the theatrical expose on `Paradise Theater’, to the interstellar time capsule `The Mission’. With their recent releases `Crash of the Crown’ and the previously mentioned `The Mission’, the band proved to not rest on nostalgia, instead revitalizing their sound with fresh ideas and a renewed purpose. These recent albums saw Styx embracing modern production possibilities and songsmith, together with producer and songwriter Will Evankovich, while doubling down on their benchmark intricate arrangements and stellar lush vocal harmonies that defined their legacy. `Circling from Above’ isn’t just a continuation; it’s a reinvention!

The concept of `Circling from Above’ revolves around the contrast between humanity’s technological ambitions and the harmony found in nature. Using the imagery of satellites drifting aimlessly in orbit versus birds travelling together in unity, Styx crafts a poetic meditation on our dreams. From the things we build and abandon, and the importance of working together, they mocked up an intrinsic concept, inviting listeners to reflect on their own journeys, choices, and the legacies they leave behind, urging a return to connection, responsibility, and hope.

STYX IN FULL COMMAND
Right from the ethereal opening title track, with meandering instrumentation and close harmony vocals that evoke the spirit of the Beatles at their most intense, Styx leaves no room for doubt. The song’s repetitive grace lands with immediate impact, drawing the listener into the album’s thematic orbit before seamlessly transcending into the pulsating single ,,Build and Destroy”. Lawrence Gowan radiates at the centre, his crooning delivery reminiscent of Dennis DeYoung yet marked by a unique frailty that empowers the album’s modern concept.

The jazzy interplay between drums and bass propels the track, while swirling keys rain down and James Young’s electrifying guitar solo soars to the front. This is Styx in full command, bridging the classic elements of their past with the progressive flair of recent releases like `The Mission’ and `Crash of the Crown’.

[ChicagoSTYX]

I've noticed the adds to purchase a vinyl copy of the album all say black vinyl. This leads me to believe there will be at least one color variant in the future, most likely around July 18th.

[ChicagoSTYX]

It has arrived!

[StyxGuy]

It has arrived!

Lucky!!!!

I've got to wait until July for a physical copy it seems

[yogi]

Mine is supposed to arrive tomorrow.

[ChicagoSTYX]

Amazing side 1 so far!!

[ChicagoSTYX]

I don’t want to put out any spoilers since most reading this may not have heard the album yet. I will say this is a Styx album that sounds like 2025 without forgetting it’s roots. One surprise after another but still Styx!