Man of Miracles is the fourth album by Styx, released on November 8, 1974.
This would be the band's last original album on the independent Chicago-based label Wooden Nickel Records before moving to the major label A&M.
Background
The album had a diverse sound, it showcased the style of two band members and a pre-commercial sound: James "JY" Young songs were more straight ahead hard rockers, while Dennis DeYoung songs were more mellow ballads, classical, and prog rock songs.
The original issue contained the catchy upbeat cover of "Lies" by The Knickerbockers in 1965. A second release of Man of Miracles substituted this with "Best Thing", a song also contained on the first Styx album from 1972, as the opening track on side two. The album was again reissued in 1980 with new artwork and a newly abbreviated title, Miracles. This version started the second side with the ballad "Unfinished Song", which is sung by Dennis DeYoung.
Track listing
Side one| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead vocals | Length |
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| 1. | "Rock & Roll Feeling" | James Young, John Curulewski | Young | 3:02 |
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| 2. | "Havin' a Ball" | Curulewski, Young | Young | 3:53 |
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| 3. | "Golden Lark" | Dennis DeYoung | DeYoung | 3:23 |
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| 4. | "A Song for Suzanne" | DeYoung | DeYoung | 5:15 |
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| 5. | "A Man Like Me" | Young | Young | 2:57 |
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Side two| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead vocals | Length |
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| 6. | "Lies" | Buddy Randell, Beau Charles | DeYoung | 2:41 |
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| 7. | "Evil Eyes" | DeYoung | DeYoung | 4:02 |
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| 8. | "Southern Woman" | Young, Ray Brandle | Young | 3:10 |
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| 9. | "Christopher, Mr. Christopher" | DeYoung | DeYoung | 4:02 |
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| 10. | "Man of Miracles" | Young, DeYoung, Brandle | Young | 4:55 |
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