Product Description

Multi-platinum album selling legends Styx dig deep into their rock arsenal and release on DVD for the first time their concert video CAUGHT IN THE ACT.Recorded during their KILROY WAS HERE tour in 1983 this concert video centers around this concept album s theme of a futuristic society where rock n roll is banned by the masses. Remastered in 5.1 surround experience the band s classic hits at the height of their career like Mr. Roboto and Don t Let It End as well as their concert staples like Come Sail Away Blue Collar Man and Too Much Time On My Hands. As an extra bonus the Styx video archive has been included featuring their four pre-MTV music videos for Babe Borrowed Time Boat On The River (all from 1979) and Come Sail Away (from 1977). Also included are all of their music videos from the concept album KILROY WAS HERE including Heavy Metal Poisoning Don t Let It End Haven t We Been Here Before and Mr. Roboto along with four more music videos making this the ultimate Styx fans dream come true DVD collection.Format: DVD AUDIO Genre: MUSIC DVD/LIVE PERFORMANCES Artist: STYX Rating: NR UPC: 602517373112 Manufacturer No: B0009295-09

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #39614 in DVD
• Brand: UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP
• Released on: 2007-12-11
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD, Enhanced, Live, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: 1.00 pounds

Features

• Multi-platinum album selling legends Styx dig deep into their rock arsenal and release on DVD for the first time their concert video CAUGHT IN THE ACT. Recorded during their KILROY WAS HERE tour in 1983, this concert video centers around this concept album s theme of a futuristic society where rock n roll is banned by the masses. Remastered in 5.1 surround, experience the band sic hits at the h

Customer Reviews

Here it is
Well, It's finally out. It's about time. I actually never thought this would ever be released on DVD. The concert itself was a fun show for it's time and any serious Styx fan should pick this up. The video looks pretty good although it just looks like it was just a simple transfer. No remastering or anything. The audio has been remastered in 5.1 as well as 2.0 stereo. Both sound pretty good but nothing that's gonna blow anybody away. The treat on this DVD, however, are the videos! Included on this DVD are 12 music videos from '77 to '84.

The Videos are:
1. Come Sail Away (1977 Promo video)
2. Borrowed Time (1979 Promo video)
3. Babae (1979 Promo video)
4. Boat On The River (1979 Promo video)
5. A.D. 1928 / Rockin' The Paradise (Music Video)
6. The Best Of Times (Music Video)
7. Too Much Time On My Hands (Music Video)
8. Mr. Roboto (Music Video)
9. Don't Let It End (Music Video)
10. Heavy Metal Poisoning (Music Video)
11. Haven't We Been Here Before? (Music Video)
12. Music Time (Music Video)

Most of these videos have never been released before so it's nice to have them included here. The only thing that would have made it better would be if they included the later videos from Edge of the Century as well. It's still a pretty good DVD for the price.

Now this is Classic Styx
Originally released years ago on VHS, this release finally sees light on DVD. This is classic era Styx, the video and show are a bit dated, but the sound is incredible, this release makes this the essential Styx DVD concert purchase. The set list is heavy on the Kilroy material, which the band is promoting and touring behind, and you are in for a treat to hear Cold War, Haven't We Been Here Before and Heavy Metal Poisoning (even with all the cheesy stage antics / show). Also included are pretty much all the band's promo videos from the late 70's and early 80's. The Kilroy videos are cheesy, but classic and a hoot to watch. If I can make a small complaint, I would have liked to seen them include some more live footage of the band performing Crystal Ball, or Suite Madam Blue...I only say this because DVD track listing differs from the cd release track listing. Otherwise this is a great DVD to buy on what is included.

Not thier best era, but worthwile for the 5:1 remix.
Looking back, it took guts for a major million-selling act to speak out against the emerging PMRC and Moral Majority censorship of the 80's while also embracing the MTV generation by creating a lengthy and expensive concept video (right before Michael Jackson got the idea - with better choreography!).

Styx were true trailblazers in doing this, but I wish the band had taken their own message and performance for "Kilroy Was Here" far more seriously. The end result was a silly, cartoony and embarrassing concept video, a weak and disapointing album, horrible reviews, old fans (like me) finally "jumping the shark" and the end of once was a outstanding classic rock band. About the only thing positive that came out of this mess was finally a Styx concert video and live album.

I just wish someone at A&M or their management had had the foresight to record and film a full concert during 1975-1978 while Styx was at their most powerful and hardest rocking peak.

The good news for old Styx fans is the excellent 5:1 remix on the concert and videos, its a big improvement over the weaker 2:1 mix. The video quality is disapointing, it's 1984 vintage and as sharp as the old VHS tape. I wish the DVD compilers could have used the original concert film stock and created a new Hi-Definition widescreen transfer instead.

If you skip over some of the weaker songs from "Kilroy" the concert is a lot of fun. Though the band members weren't getting along at the time, they still could put on a great show. I just wish they could have included a few songs pre-"Grand Illusion" (especially from Styx II, Equinox and Crystal Ball). The original videos and low price make it a great deal for old Styx fans.