Styx or Boston

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Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties-St. Louis Missouri MO Salesperson#2004006871

Which do you like better Styx or Boston??  After attending a concert on Friday night at the Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri, I feel the need to ask this question.  I went to this concert thinking I like Boston but was very surprised to find out I had already missed most of the best part of the bands.

Due to circumstances beyond my control, we were late for the concert start time.  After arriving and getting our seats, it was apparent Styx plays music for the audience.  Everyone in the audience was swaying to the music, dancing and singing.  The members of the band were very fan friendly.  They put on a great show.  As Tom Shaw said goodbye, the stage was torn apart and set for Boston. 

At this point, I am happy to be in the arena.  AND then it happens, they start to play....  Needless to say, after the first seemingly endless song, I am happy I have the earplug in my ears.  The music was way too loud! 

All of those familiar songs only sounded familiar until the band started to sing.  They did not sound very good.  AND when did Boston ever have a girl play guitar in the band? 

We eventually left, before the show was over.  I spied many empty seats after Styx left the stage and only after enduring about 45 minutes to an hour of "music" did I understand why. 

Maybe Boston was having a bad day.  But then again maybe Styx is really just that good!  I was totally impressed with their performance.

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Comments (24)

Ann Hayden 636-399-7544
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Karl,

ME TOO!!  I learned the hard way.  My ears were ringing for a whole day.

Ann

Jul 27, 2008 01:28 PM
Jim Curry
Long & Foster - Frederick, MD

15 years or so ago, I'm sure they both sounded a lot better - even live.  I'll take "Man in the Wilderness" over "More than a Feeling" anyday.  Too many of Boston's songs sounded the same.

Jul 27, 2008 01:29 PM
Ann Hayden 636-399-7544
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Renee,

They have not changed much then.....I would classify them as horrible.  They played more for themselves than the audience.

Ann

Jul 27, 2008 01:30 PM
Ann Hayden 636-399-7544
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Jim.

Styx truly put on a great show!  I was sad to have missed part of it.

Boston sounded the same.....and they went on and on until you were shouting for them to stop playing...;-)

Ann

Jul 27, 2008 01:31 PM
Sam Miller
RE/MAX Stars Realty - Howard, OH
Knox County Ohio Real Estate Specialist

I pick Styx for sure over Boston.  Boston is more of a studio band. 

Jul 27, 2008 01:45 PM
Ann Hayden 636-399-7544
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Sam,

I agree....

Jul 27, 2008 01:48 PM
Neil G. Blair-Bennett
NationalREORelief.com - Fort Myers, FL

Boston was always an incredible studio band, Tom Scholz is an engineering wizard. However their sound was too clean to ever be replicated live, also they will never sound the same following lead singer Brad Delps suicide. Styx was awesome live or in studio, however they are not Styx without Dennis DeYoung.

Jul 27, 2008 02:38 PM
Ann Hayden 636-399-7544
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Neil,

Styx is still awesome.  Tom Shaw is still as energetic as ever.

Ann

Jul 28, 2008 01:29 AM
* Rate A Home
Rate A Home - Saugatuck, MI

Ann, I loved Boston when I growing up, but my wife and I went to a Styx concert a couple of years ago and were blown away by the band, they did great! It would be a toss up in my book.

Aug 01, 2008 12:15 AM
Ann Hayden 636-399-7544
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Duane,

Have you ever been to a Boston concert?  I had never been to see either band but let me tell you....Styx was awesome and Boston was horrible.  Boston should stick to studio sessions.  I thought I really liked them too.... 

It seemed as if they were not there for the fans.

Aug 01, 2008 03:02 AM
* Rate A Home
Rate A Home - Saugatuck, MI

Ann, no on the Boston concert, sure loved their 8-Tracks (aging myself) though. Loved Styx in concert though, very entertaining.

Aug 01, 2008 03:04 AM
Ann Hayden 636-399-7544
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Duane,

I agree on the entertainment value of Styx!  Boston sounds good on those 8 tracks, eh?

Ann

Aug 01, 2008 06:45 AM
* Rate A Home
Rate A Home - Saugatuck, MI

Ann, LOL, they did...how things have changed, it amazes me how we don't get any older though, grin

Aug 01, 2008 08:18 AM
Ann Hayden 636-399-7544
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Duane,

Iwill be forever 21 and some change...LOL.  It is amazing how things change.  ;-)

Ann

Aug 01, 2008 08:22 AM
Billy Boerner
STLhomeinspector.com - Saint Louis, MO
Home Inspector

Styx all the way :)  I would of left to once Boston came on.  Thanks for the add Ann!

Aug 01, 2008 09:02 AM
Ann Hayden 636-399-7544
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Billy,

I wish I would have left earlier than we did.  We kept hoping they would get better.

Ann

Aug 01, 2008 09:15 AM
Billy Boerner
STLhomeinspector.com - Saint Louis, MO
Home Inspector

Ann,

Oh I know the feeling.  Been to a few in my time to where I felt "WHY" did I stay and listen to that noise :).  Is it nice in St. Charles today?  I'm currently in Kuwait.  Temp should reach 125-130 today sometime.  

 

Aug 01, 2008 09:31 AM
Ann Hayden 636-399-7544
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Billy,

WOW!  That is way too hot.  It is warm here today but not nearly that HOT.  At least it is not raining today.  ;-)

Ann

Aug 01, 2008 09:50 AM
Billy Boerner
STLhomeinspector.com - Saint Louis, MO
Home Inspector

I would sooo love to see some rain lol.  One month left ;)

Aug 01, 2008 10:09 AM
Ann Hayden 636-399-7544
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Billy,

Only one month cool...  I am certain you will be welcomed home with RAIN!

Aug 01, 2008 10:26 AM

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