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The Grand Illusion vs Pieces of Eight
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Poll Question: Which Styx album do you prefer?
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    Posted: November 16 2022 at 13:57
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These two albums brought Styx into "the big leagues", so much so that I would say the entire reputation of this band to this day hinges on these two albums. So which of the two is the more definitive?
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Grand Illusion, by a short head
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The Grand Illusion (1977)
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My two preferred Styx albums, indeed. Maybe I listen to Pieces of Eight just a little bit more often, but I like them both... more or less equally.

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Grand Illusion.
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If anyone really believes that Pieces of Eight will win this poll, then they are absolutely living in The Grand Illusion.
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Originally posted by JD JD wrote:

If anyone really believes that Pieces of Eight will win this poll, then they are absolutely living in The Grand Illusion.

I created the poll with the understanding that the two albums were relatively evenly matched. Both are concept albums, and both produced big radio hits and long-time concert favorites. The ratings on the band's album page are 3.75 vs 3.64 in TGI's favor, which doesn't seem like a runaway victory and was compiled over the entire history of this site. Polls where everyone knows who is going to win are no fun!   
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I have both albums, and haven't been motivated to play either in living memory, something I can't see changing much.
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I chose equally, but I don't listen to Styx much, and admittedly, don't remeber everything on the albums.
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Originally posted by Hercules Hercules wrote:

I have both albums, and haven't been motivated to play either in living memory, something I can't see changing much.


LOL  As a 17 year old I had Grand Illusion and played it quite a bit but I haven't owned anything by them for decades. And that's where my vote went. "Come Sail Away" was a good rockin' tune back in the day.
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I love both, but The Grand Illusion gets my vote. 
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Both are great Styx albums, but TGI is just a tad ahead.
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Pieces, mostly because of Sing For The Day, which I loved since the very moment I heard it on the radio, much before knowing who they are.
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Originally posted by JD JD wrote:

If anyone really believes that Pieces of Eight will win this poll, then they are absolutely living in The Grand Illusion.


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The Grand Illusion (1977)my fav. Styx album
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Another vote for The Grand Illusion
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I like both equally.
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Easily their two best (but their last two have been shockingly good.) Great band. I voted for The Grand Illusion. But it's close...
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Originally posted by miamiscot miamiscot wrote:

Easily their two best (but their last two have been shockingly good.) Great band. I voted for The Grand Illusion. But it's close...

I was skeptical at first, but I took a chance on The Mission and now love that album. I think it was the space flight theme that won me over, but the songwriting/performances are phenomenal! I still haven't heard Crash of the Crown yet.
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