6976. Styx - Blue Eyed Raven

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From: Circling From Above; Year: 2025; Genre: Folk Rock/Flamenco Rock
This is a real neat one from the pen of guitarist Tommy Shaw, and it shows. Quite a bit different from the other tracks off of their newest album, that whilst utilizing a lot of acoustic instruments in a blend of rock, folk, and flamenco, it is just as or even heavier than their louder songs on it. To say the least I really love it.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
My song pick 8 years ago today: Lawrence Gowan - Moonlight Desires

My song pick 9 years ago today: Boston - Used to be Bad News

My song pick 10 years ago today: Rhythm Machine - Everybody's Chippin

My song pick 11 years ago today: Blue Öyster Cult - Fallen Angel

My song pick 12 years ago today: Foo Fighters - These Days

My song pick 13 years ago today: Hawkwind - The Aubergine That Ate Rangoon

My song pick 14 years ago today: Oasis - All Around the World

My song pick 15 years ago today: The Smashing Pumpkins - The End Is the Beginning Is the End

My song pick 16 years ago today: Rod Stewart - Every Picture Tells a Story

My song pick 17 years ago today: Louis Armstrong - Red Sails in the Sunset

My song pick 18 years ago today: Jim Croce - Rapid Roy (The Stock Car Boy)

My song pick 19 years ago today: Savatage - The Wake of Magellan
 

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