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AtomicCrimsonRush 
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 Topic: Best Chicago studio albumPosted: June 16 2013 at 05:50 |
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Heres a list of all of them
with correct names 
Edited by AtomicCrimsonRush - June 16 2013 at 05:51 |
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richardh
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Posted: June 16 2013 at 05:58 |
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Chicago VII without doubt although I like both the first two as well. Don't own anything else by them so quite interested to see how this poll goes.
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ClemofNazareth
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Posted: June 16 2013 at 06:55 |
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Chicago II for me. Not sure people really get how different these guys were for 1970.
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"Peace is the only battle worth waging."
Albert Camus |
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HolyMoly
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Posted: June 16 2013 at 07:18 |
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For me it's a toss-up between 2 and 3. I'll give a slight edge to 3 for its more experimental tracks. I enjoy most of what this group's put out.
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My other avatar is a Porsche
It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle if it is lightly greased. -Kehlog Albran |
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Guldbamsen
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Posted: June 16 2013 at 07:22 |
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I think I've heard the debut once, that's about it
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“The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.”
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Mellotron Storm
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Posted: June 16 2013 at 10:31 |
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The debut followed by VII.
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"The wind is slowly tearing her apart"
"Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN |
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HolyMoly
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Posted: June 16 2013 at 11:13 |
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I played "Devil's Sweet" from VII for a friend and he thought it was early Magma!
Interesting thought since the drummer wrote it. |
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My other avatar is a Porsche
It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle if it is lightly greased. -Kehlog Albran |
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dwill123
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Posted: June 16 2013 at 11:53 |
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octopus-4
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Posted: June 16 2013 at 13:00 |
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Never given attention to Chicago, is it worth?
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Curiosity killed a cat, Schroedinger only half.
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moshkito
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Posted: June 16 2013 at 13:33 |
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Hi,
I voted 2, because both 1 and 2, are massively important for the time, the place, and its work. I've often said that Chicago didn't make it to "Woodstock" because the folks that put it on didn't want bands that really meant it, and didn't have to flaunt it!
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Music is not just for listening ... it is for LIVING ... you got to feel it to know what's it about! Not being told!
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Wanorak
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Posted: June 16 2013 at 13:38 |
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The 2nd one for me. It has two of my favourite Chicago tracks on it; 25 or 6 to 4 and Colour My World.
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A GREAT YEAR FOR PROG!!!
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cstack3
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Posted: June 16 2013 at 13:42 |
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I voted 2 on the strength of the composition, particularly the blazing vocals and guitar on "25 or 6 to 4"!!
Chicago was a band that was highly admired by the "jock" element at my high school, whereas I hung with the freaks & weirdos who were playing King Crimson covers in amateur bands in 1971. It took me years to overcome my prejudices and listen to this band closely. In fact, only two days ago I bought a "greatest hits" CD just to listen to while driving, I'm very impressed and plan on mining into their material further! Many bands from those days didn't get the appreciation they deserved including Spirit, Blood/Sweat/Tears etc. It's fun to dig around in the 1969-1972 era and see what we missed or don't listen to as much as we should.
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infocat
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Posted: June 16 2013 at 15:10 |
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CTA is the only one I own. Definitely have to get 2 and 3, at least, some day.
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dwill123
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Posted: June 16 2013 at 16:28 |
The short answer is a definite yes. They've been around a very long time so I don't know what you've heard buit if you like phenomenal guitar playing the late Terry Kath is a must. Check this out (guitar solo stars around 4:25): Then there's the killer solo on "25 or 6 to 4" |
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Metalmarsh89
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Posted: June 16 2013 at 20:59 |
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Chicago II is the only one I own, but it is a wonderful piece.
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Barbu
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Posted: June 17 2013 at 10:21 |
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Heard I & II. Both are excellent but think i'll go with II
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Icarium
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Posted: June 17 2013 at 10:29 |
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I love Chicago V
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Padraic
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Posted: June 17 2013 at 10:38 |
Same.
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Padraic
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Posted: June 17 2013 at 10:41 |
The early stuff (up through Chicago VII, in my opinion) is absolutely worth it - just such a fine collection of musicians.
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Prog Sothoth
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Posted: June 17 2013 at 13:21 |
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I'm giving Chicago V the nod for now. That opening cut has a real prog vibe to it, and Saturday is just a great pop song..."Can you dig it? Yes I can". Good stuff.
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