Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)

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"Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)" is a progressive rock song by Styx, known for its intricate arrangements, uplifting message, and prominent use of synthesizers.

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Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man) canonical 4

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Predicate Object
instanceOf single
song
album The Grand Illusion
linked to: Grand Illusion
artist Styx
composer Tommy Shaw
countryOfOrigin United States
genre progressive rock
rock
hasInstrumentation acoustic guitar
bass guitar
drums
electric guitar
keyboards
synthesizer
vocals
hasPart guitar solo
instrumental introduction
synthesizer solo
hasShortTitle Fooling Yourself
linked to: Foolin' Yourself
hasTitle Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)
isInCatalogOf Styx
language English
lyricist Tommy Shaw
lyricsTheme optimism
overcoming negativity
self-doubt
self-empowerment
musicBrainzType work
notableFeature complex time signatures
intricate arrangements
prominent use of synthesizers
uplifting message
partOf The Grand Illusion
linked to: Grand Illusion
performer Chuck Panozzo
Dennis DeYoung
James Young
John Panozzo
Styx
Tommy Shaw
producer Barry Mraz
Styx
recordLabel A&M Records
usesInstrument Moog synthesizer
Oberheim synthesizer
vocalist Dennis DeYoung
James Young
Tommy Shaw

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Styx notableWork Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)
Tommy Shaw notableWork Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)
Blue Collar Man (Long Nights) precededBySingle Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)
Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man) hasTitle Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)