What's The Story?
Styx are a Chicago-based rock band who are oft-recognized for their camp value in songs like Mr. Roboto & Come Sail Away. When they're not being ridiculous and giving South Park material, they're writing classic rock hits like this one, from their album Pieces of Eight in 1979.
Who's To Blame?
A bunch of cartoon kids from Colorado.
Why ♥ It?
The vocal intro sets a foreboding mood and begins to tell a story of a man about to be hanged for his crimes. That is, until some yahoo screams "yeahhh" and kicks the song into gear. (Love that energy!)
What evolves from this keeps the bleak intent, but picks up the pace considerably. I love the choppy start/stop style of the guitar & organ. You hum the tune as though they're playing notes, not chords.
Everything else is pretty standard classic rock. I'd close by saying something "you've heard this, but go re-hear it", but it somehow managed to elude my classic-rock loving ears for decades.
...So, you've probably heard this, but go re-hear it.
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