Paradise Theatre

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Paradise Theatre is a rock opera by Styx released on A&M Records that explores the decline of America through the story of a famous Chicago theater’s destruction. The album blends arena rock with pop sensibilities and features vocalist Dennis DeYoung delivering theatrical performances throughout. Notable tracks include the optimistic ballad “The Best of Times,” the rockers “Too Much Time on My Hands” and “Snowblind,” and “Nothing Ever Goes As Planned,” showcasing the band at a creative peak before they pursued even more ambitious concept work.

This CD edition contains all the original tracks, from the opening instrumental “A.D. 1928” through songs like “Rockin’ the Paradise,” “Lonely People,” “She Cares,” and “Half-Penny, Two-Penny.” A landmark release from one of rock’s most successful acts, this used copy lets you own a defining album from the era at a fraction of retail.