Editorial Review:

Album Description:
Japanese-only SHM-CD (Super High Material CD) paper sleeve pressing of this album. SHM-CDs can be played on any audio player and delivers unbelievably high-quality sound. You won't believe it's the same CD! Universal. 2009.

Amazon.com essential recording:
One album before Styx cut loose with an honest-to-goodness concept album, Kilroy Was Here, they flirted with the idea on Paradise Theater. The concept here has something to do with the decline of America in the '70s, based on the condemnation and destruction of the Paradise Theater, a famous showplace in the band's hometown of Chicago. Truth be told, the concept hasn't held together that well, though the individual songs have, led by the optimistic ballad "The Best of Times," and the rockers "Too Much Time on My Hands" and "Snowblind." Dennis DeYoung gives some of his most theatrical performances throughout, presaging his overly ambitious Kilroy concept, but also his successful run performing in the legitimate theater, as Pontius Pilate in Jesus Christ Superstar. Paradise, meanwhile, was about as good as it got for Styx. --Daniel Durchholz

I remember getting this album back in Jr. High/Middle school and it was great. Now that I'm older it helps to bring back some great memories of school and friends. Worth it for just the memories and I still like the songs.

Average Rating:

Rating: - Great STYX album
I remember getting this album back in Jr. High/Middle school and it was great. Now that I'm older it helps to bring back some great memories of school and friends. Worth it for just the memories and I still like the songs.

Rating: - Great Service/Great Quality
I decided at the last minute to order this cassette as a Christmas gift. I assumed it would not arrive until after December 25th. When I ordered it I was told that it would not arrive before the holiday, in fact, I was told it would probably not arrive until closer to the New Year. Imagine my delight when it arrived 3 days prior to when I was supposed to receive it....just in time for Christmas. I feel the distributor went above and beyond to get this order filled and delivered by Christmas. I would purchase from them again.

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Rating: - PARADISE
The album has a lot of variety. I like all the songs . I like Styx and most of their albums have had enough good or great songs to get them by. This album is the same. . I had the album then bought the CD when it came out. The CD's worth it. Get it.

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Rating: - A Styx must-have...
Rock and Roll!!!!!
I played the heck out of this album when I first got it in the early 80's and practically wore it out! I loved this album back then and still do. Reminds me of great times and turning 21. Glad I no longer have to deal with all the expected "skips" I had on the original black vinyl one, lol!
Some of the songs are still quite relevant, (except for maybe "Snowblind") ;)
My 10 year old son is enjoying it too--he even asked to have "Too Much Time on My Hands", "Rockin' the Paradise" and "Best of Times" on his iPod!
Mom is raising him right!

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Rating: - a classic 'album'
I used to listen to this when it first came off the presses. The CD is great, tho i do miss the 'pops' from my old turntable. This is a great addition to any 80's collection.

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