''Man of Miracles'' is the fourth

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, released in October 1974. It entered the ''Billboard'' Album charts on November 9, where it reached No. 154. This would be the band's last original album on the independent Chicago-based label Wooden Nickel Records before moving to the major label A&M.

Background

The album had a diverse sound, it showcased the style of two band members and a pre-commercial sound: James "JY" Young songs were more straight ahead hard rockers, while

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songs were more mellow ballads, classical, and prog rock songs. The original issue contained the catchy upbeat cover of " Lies" by

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in 1965. A second release of ''Man of Miracles'' substituted this with "

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", a song also contained on the first Styx album from 1972, as the opening track on side two. The album was again reissued in 1980 with new artwork and a newly abbreviated title, ''Miracles''. This version started the second side with the ballad "Unfinished Song", which is sung by Dennis DeYoung.

Track listing

Personnel

Styx

–

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, keyboards * James "JY" Young – vocals, guitars *

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– vocals, guitars, synthesizers *

Chuck Panozzo Charles Salvatore "Chuck" Panozzo (born September 20, 1948) is an American musician best known as a co-founder of the rock band Styx. He is currently a part-time bass player in the band, sharing bass duties with Terry Gowan. Panozzo is living wit ...

– bass *

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– drums, percussion

Production

* Producer: John Ryan for Chicago Kid Productions * Engineer: Gary Loizzo

Artwork

The cover art was designed by Leon Rosenblatt, whose name is printed on the back credits as "Lee Rosenblatt."Personal interview.

Miscellaneous

The initials "LJR" are plainly visible in the wizard's beard, and were likely hidden there by the album's artist, Leon J. Rosenblatt.

Charts

References

External links

Styx - ''Man of Miracles'' (1974) album review by Lindsay Planer, credits & releases
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