Creating and recording new music is often considered the lifeblood of any band — an ethos AOR torchbearers STYX continue to embody with the highly anticipated release of Circling From Above, the 18th studio album in their formidable catalog. Spanning 13 tracks, the album navigates the complexities of the human experience through the intersecting lenses of technology and nature and features contributions from all seven members of the band, including founding guitarist/vocalist James “JY” Young (affectionately known as “The Godfather of Styx”), 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 album, the band’s third in eight years, delivers a 41-minute, end-to-end listening experience that is both thought-provoking and exhilarating. A masterclass in storytelling, it blends signature STYX hallmarks with bold steps forward — building on the creative momentum of recent releases The Mission (2017) and Crash Of The Crown (2021). Side A 1. Circling From Above 2. Build and Destroy 3. Michigan 4. King of Love 5. It’s Clear 6. Forgive Side B 1. Everyone Raise A Glass 2. Blue Eyed Raven 3. She Knows 4. Ease Your Mind 5. The Things That You Said 6. We Lost the Wheel Again 7. Only You Can Decide
