Pieces of Eight is the eighth studio album by American progressive rock [band](* LeoGlossary Main Menu) Styx, released in September 1978. It was a commercial success, reaching number 6 on the Billboard 200 chart and selling over 3 million copies in the United States. The album spawned two hit singles, "Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)" and "Renegade".
Pieces of Eight was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance in 1980 for the song "Aku-Aku". However, it did not win any awards.
Despite not winning any awards, Pieces of Eight is considered to be one of Styx's best albums. It is a diverse album that features a mix of progressive rock, hard rock, and pop songs. The album is also notable for its complex arrangements and soaring vocal harmonies.
Pieces of Eight is a landmark album in the history of progressive rock. It is one of the first albums to successfully combine progressive rock with mainstream pop music. The album's success helped to pave the way for other progressive rock bands, such as Rush and Yes, to achieve commercial success.