The hit Chicago-based rock group's third and fourth albums together on one disc & in their entirety. A combined total of 20 tracks. Contains the original cover art of each from when the Wooden Nickel first released the... more » LPs in 1973 and 1974, respectively. 1999 release. The full title of each is 'The Serpent Is Rising' & 'Man Of Miracles'.« less
The hit Chicago-based rock group's third and fourth albums together on one disc & in their entirety. A combined total of 20 tracks. Contains the original cover art of each from when the Wooden Nickel first released the LPs in 1973 and 1974, respectively. 1999 release. The full title of each is 'The Serpent Is Rising' & 'Man Of Miracles'.
CD Reviews
Go for the imports, not this!
11/04/1999
(1 out of 5 stars)
"Ok, I love these releases, and they deserve more than 1 star, but that fact is the SOUND quality is HORRIBLE! The mastering here doesn't sound much better than an 8 track. If you want eh FULL effect from these, spend a little more money and buy the Japanese versions, also available here on Amazon. They didn't release them as a 2 for 1, they are two seperate entities. The Japanese versions cost more, but they contain original artwork (covers), full lyrics, liner notes and K2 Remastering, the best remastering possible. They will run you about 22.99 a piece, but believe me they are BETTER than this SIR/MOM combo!Mike"
Price Hard To Beat
Chess and Music | Dallas, TX USA | 03/16/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I have the 2 LP's bought in the last 1970's and have the 2seperate CD's from several years ago. You're definately going to find(dollar amount) worth of rock music and rock ballads here. Hard rockers Witch Wolf, Young Man, Winner Take All, Rock & Roll Feeling, Havin A Ball and Man of Miracles are the best of JY's songs. Reminds me why I wished he would've contributed more to Brave New World. Dennis is great on The Grove of Eglantine, teaming up with JY on 22 Years, A Song For Suzanne, Lies and Christopher Mr Christopher. Former guitarist John Curlewski screams out The Serpent Is Rising with ferocity. The band's patented backing vocals are in full force here. If you're a Styx fan and have gone as far back as Crystal Ball and Equinox, you might as well go all out and get this double set as well as Styx I and II. They're well worth it."
Two albums on one CD from one great kickbooty band
David Cantrell | Chattanooga, Tennessee United States | 10/03/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"... I just got my copy of this CD today,and I love it.Especially the hidden track"Plexiglass Toilet".It is a funny song and another good song is the title tracks(Serpent is Rising and Man of Miracles).I must say that I have been a Styx fan for 7 years and I have never heard these albums before now.I gave it 5 stars.So much for Mr.Perfectionest who claims that the sound quality is bad."
Evolving Styx: The Serpent is Rising/Man of Miracles
www dot socialsecurityisascam dot c | Mickleton, NJ | 12/15/1999
(3 out of 5 stars)
"I enjoy both of these albums, even though there are no "hits" on them. My favorite songs are "The Grove of Eglantine", "Golden Lark", and "A Song for Suzanne". Many of the other songs are respectable. I have always had trouble distinguishing between JY and John Curelewski's vocals. As other reviewers have stated, "Unfinished Song", which was released on "MIRACLES" years ago (circa 1981), IS one of Dennis De Young's best songs. In fact, I (a die hard Styx fan), never heard "Lies" until a few weeks ago when I picked up this compilation while I was visiting CHICAGO (what a coincedence) at Thanksgiving. "Lies" does not compare to "Unfinished Song". As a last word, you must hear and then buy this CD if for only to own the CD that contains "Plexiglass Toilet", which is a hidden track on "The Serpent is Rising". A very resonable price and a Tour de Force!"
Styx at their finest
Stu Spohn | Colorado Springs, CO | 05/14/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"You know, I haven't actually heard this album, but my dad has the old LP's and I love them. I must warn you, this isn't conventional Styx, there is a lot more heavy guitar, etc. My favorite songs are 'The Serpent is Rising,' 'Witch Wolf,' and 'Golden Lark,' although nearly all of the songs are great. The one gripe I have is with 'Krakatoa,' because it is just kind of dumb. I don't understand why any of the songs here don't appear on the Greatest Hits album. This is definitely Styx's best. Go out and buy it now. You won't be disappointed."
Track Listings (20) - Disc #1