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Kilroy Was Here

StyxAudio CD
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (139 customer reviews)

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STYX - Tommy Shaw, James “JY” Young, Lawrence Gowan, Todd Sucherman and Ricky Phillips (along with the occasional surprise appearance by original bassist Chuck Panozzo), have performed more live since ’99 than all of the previous years of its career combined. Two Super-Bowl appearances, Pollstar Box Office chart-topping tours with Def Leppard, Journey, Boston, REO Speedwagon, ... Read more in Amazon's Styx Store

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: A&M
  • ASIN: B000002GF6
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (139 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,328 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

A #3 LP in '83, this was one of the defining pop-rock concept albums of the '80s. The smash Mr. Roboto kicks off the album and its robot imagery, followed by the hit High Time and the smash ballad Don't Let It End . Domo arigato!

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33 of 39 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A departure from the norm, but very well done October 16, 2004
Format:Audio CD
First, understand that I wasn't around in the beginning, so I don't know Styx from their Wooden Nickel days. I was still in diapers, so sue me. I came in when Styx was reaching the height of poularity with Pieces of Eight, Paradise Theatre, Grand Illusion, Crystal Ball, et al. So when someone mentions the band Styx to me, that's what jumps to mind.

Now, I'm guessing the detractors of this album were around from the beginning, because I really don't see how Kilroy was that big a departure for Styx. Yes, it was experimental, but lighter? As if to say "Just Get Through This Night" is lighter than "Man in the Wilderness?" Or "Haven't We Been Here Before" is lighter than "Suite Madame Blue?" Please. This *is* Styx!

And while I like Styx' racier stuff (I'm the only one I know that loves "Half-Penny Two-Penny") most of the tracks on Kilroy are very well arranged and performed. I say most, because "Heavy Metal Poisoning" does suffer far too much from the "goofiness factor" another reviewer mentions. It reminds me too much of a cross between hard rock and showtunes, which is *not* a good thing. They definitely would have been better off keeping that track serious. And frankly, I think Styx' live version of "Don't Let It End" is far superior than the album version. As for the rest:

<li>Mr. Roboto: Synth heavy, not unpleasant, thought provoking lyrics

<li>Cold War: Catchy rhythym; almost rap-like

<li>High Time: Best adrenaline song on the album

<li>Just Get Through...: Quite possibly the best song on the album; very mellow and heartfelt. Tommy pours his soul out on this one.

<li>Double Life: My personal fave from this album; nothing complex about it, but best harmonies on the album. "Masquerade...you know we all live a masquerade..."

<li>Haven't We Been...: Starts slow and soft but builds quickly into a powerful ballad purely on the strength of Tommy. If you are a Tommy Shaw fan, do not miss this one.

<li> Don't Let It End (reprise): A reprise with homage paid to the bands that came before. A nice salute but nothing earth-shattering.

I agree with the other reviewers that new listeners to Styx should not start with this album; start with Grand Illusion and Paradise Theatre at the minimum, then make your way to Kilroy. Different, oft times eclectic, but whole-heartedly Styx.

-DDH
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars I Was There...It Deserved To Be Trashed March 16, 2001
Format:Audio CD
I had been listening to Styx for 6 years and had all of their releases when Kilroy came crashing through with Mr Roboto. I'm not putting anybody down for liking that song, but it and the majority of the rest had such a negative impact on the longtime fans. Mr Roboto in retrospect isn't *horrible*, it just isn't Styx if you know what I mean. Cold War is absolutely the worst Styx song of all time. I can't believe Tommy would write or allow such garbage. Don't Let It End is respectable. High Time is more garbage. Heavy Metal Poisoning and Double Life are the best 2 songs (written by JY of course). Just Get Through the Night is actually pretty decent. Haven't We Been Here Before might be acceptable if there weren't so many light songs already here. The real shame is they had the talent, proven guitar work and awesome drumming by John to avoid such a quick fall from grace.
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1.0 out of 5 stars The final nail in Styx' coffin February 18, 2003
Format:Audio CD
What were they thinking? Or should I ask what was Dennis DeYoung thinking? His ever-expanding ego and arrogance finally took its toll on the band with this album which drove Tommy Shaw away for 13 years! He got away with the concept-driven Paradise Theater because the catchy "The Best of Times" and Tommy Shaw's "Too Much Time on My Hands" helped it sell a few million. Not to mention it was 1981 and popular music was at its worst.

But then along came 1983 and "Kilroy Was Here". It came with a storyline that could have easily been penned by a 7th grader, and a live show filled with some of the most vomit-inducing dialogue that ever graced a stage. Dennis' character was named Robert Orin Charles Kilroy. His initials were R.O.C.K. Get it??? Are you sure?

Dennis, Dennis, Dennis. This album was all you. All your idea, all your fault! This is why you've been kicked out of the band....TWICE. Long gone was the Dennis DeYoung of "Come Sail Away" and "Lady". We were introduced to the new persona that stays with us to this day. It started with the Paradise Theater's "Billy-Joel-meets-Liza-Minelli" persona, and on Kilroy became the "Andrew-Lloyd-Weber-swallows-a-robot" Dennis.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Need their music!!
I needed to buy this CD because I am reading a Styx biography that I purchased through Amazon (thank you, Amazon!!) and I wanted to listen to the music as I read about each album. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars I recomend for any STYX lover
Highly recomended as styx should be. New condition fast delivery
resonably priced. nothing else to say buy it now you will not be sorry
Published 1 month ago by Pinky
5.0 out of 5 stars the best
in my opinion styx is the greatest band ever. the music is just timeless . if you are a styx fan you know this. if your not listen to them you soon will be.
Published 2 months ago by Ellis
4.0 out of 5 stars Listen to the concept album as one piece.
I enjoyed this album. "Mr. Roboto" and "Don't Let It End" are the power hits from this album. Heavy Metal Poisoning is good in the context of the album.
Published 2 months ago by St. Francis
2.0 out of 5 stars Beginning of the End for Styx
I started listening to Styx in 1972 before they gained popularity with the Equinox album and was and have been a big fan of Styx' early stuff, especially Crystal Ball and Grand... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Keljen4327
3.0 out of 5 stars Kilroy was here
The only problem that I have with this album is it's too short. I honestly could never critique this because of this reason.
Published 4 months ago by Richard T. Zbras
4.0 out of 5 stars Brings back memories!
Listening to this takes me back! I always enjoyed this album and still think it would make a great movie (ok, rock musical!)!
Published 5 months ago by Danbob
4.0 out of 5 stars A departure for Styx, but still a pretty good album.
I suppose I have gotten used to Styx's Kilroy Was Here because almost thirty years later I am willing to give the album four stars. Read more
Published 8 months ago by R. Long
4.0 out of 5 stars I don't know whether to give it one star for bad, or five (er, four)...
I went with the four stars for BAD (a few glimmers of so-so musicianship that counters the generally awful trainwreck nature of the whole), and, oh, man, this travesty ranks down... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Son of Flintstone
4.0 out of 5 stars Strange Concept
I guess Styx were either copying Kiss' "Music From The Elder" or had some strange fascination with Meat Loaf because it sounds like both. Read more
Published 11 months ago by S. Cooper
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