Best Chicago studio album
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Topic: Best Chicago studio album
Posted By: AtomicCrimsonRush
Subject: Best Chicago studio album
Date Posted: June 16 2013 at 05:50
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Heres a list of all of them with correct names 
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Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: June 16 2013 at 05:58
| 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. |
Posted By: ClemofNazareth
Date 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. ------------- "Peace is the only battle worth waging." Albert Camus |
Posted By: HolyMoly
Date 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. ------------- 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 |
Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: June 16 2013 at 07:22
I think I've heard the debut once, that's about it ------------- “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.” - Douglas Adams |
Posted By: Mellotron Storm
Date Posted: June 16 2013 at 10:31
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The debut followed by VII. ------------- "The wind is slowly tearing her apart" "Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN |
Posted By: HolyMoly
Date 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. ------------- 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 |
Posted By: dwill123
Date Posted: June 16 2013 at 11:53
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Posted By: octopus-4
Date Posted: June 16 2013 at 13:00
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Never given attention to Chicago, is it worth? ------------- Curiosity killed a cat, Schroedinger only half. My poor home recorded stuff at https://yellingxoanon.bandcamp.com |
Posted By: moshkito
Date 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! ------------- Music is not just for listening ... it is for LIVING ... you got to feel it to know what's it about! Not being told! www.pedrosena.com |
Posted By: Wanorak
Date 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. ------------- A GREAT YEAR FOR PROG!!! |
Posted By: cstack3
Date 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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Posted By: infocat
Date 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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Posted By: dwill123
Date 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" |
octopus-4 wrote:Posted By: Metalmarsh89
Date Posted: June 16 2013 at 20:59
| Chicago II is the only one I own, but it is a wonderful piece. |
Posted By: Barbu
Date Posted: June 17 2013 at 10:21
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Heard I & II. Both are excellent but think i'll go with II ------------- |
Posted By: Icarium
Date Posted: June 17 2013 at 10:29
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I love Chicago V -------------  
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Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: June 17 2013 at 10:38
Same.
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Posted By: Padraic
Date 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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Posted By: Prog Sothoth
Date Posted: June 17 2013 at 13:21
| 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. |
Posted By: HolyMoly
Date Posted: June 17 2013 at 13:44
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God, I love Chicago. I - III : Absolutely Essential V - VII: Extremely highly recommended VIII - XI: Good albums with great highlights After XI: Proceed with extreme caution. 13: If you like disco... ------------- 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 |
Posted By: digdug
Date Posted: June 17 2013 at 13:51
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CTA for me Love all of the early stuff ------------- Prog On! |
Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: June 17 2013 at 17:13
I'm with you on that....as much as I like the first CTA one the second is better over all. The 3rd is very good also.
I was lucky enough to have seen these guys in early 1970 for $3.50 at college......they were excellent .
 ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: Barbu
Date Posted: June 17 2013 at 21:22
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Lurking this 32$ Chicago 10 cd Box-Set. Huuum. ------------- |
Posted By: VOTOMS
Date Posted: June 17 2013 at 21:34
| I'm not into Chicago yet, but my mother had a Chicago lp, it was great, but I can't remember which one... |
Posted By: Rando
Date Posted: June 18 2013 at 04:19
So do I. CTA, ll & lll are great compositional albums. But my overall favorite is Chicago V. Pete Cetera is one of Rock music's greatest vocalists! The gem track in Chicago V is "Good-Bye." One of their best songs.  ------------- - Music is Life, that's why our hearts have beats - |
Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: October 06 2013 at 22:40
How did I miss this poll ??  Definitely have to go with 'VII' - lots of variety and some complex fusion tracks really stand out for me. Some of the band's most creative and intricate playing is found on this album (IMHO). |
Posted By: bloodnarfer
Date Posted: October 06 2013 at 22:58
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II for me ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/ramza1316" rel="nofollow - www.last.fm/user/ramza1316 https://open.spotify.com/user/1211221845" rel="nofollow - https://open.spotify.com/user/1211221845 |
Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: October 20 2013 at 06:51
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Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: October 20 2013 at 10:10
I need to listen to 7 and see what I've missed all these years. ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: October 20 2013 at 14:28
| ^ Do it !! I couldn't believe my ears when I discovered this one..... |
Posted By: ZBY147
Date Posted: March 24 2018 at 13:32
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best 1. CH II 2. CH V 3. CTA 4. CH VII good 5. CH III 6. CH VIII middle 7. CH X 8. CH XI 9. CH VI 10. BIG BAND ------------- 1969 TO NAJLEPSZY ROCK |
Posted By: irrelevant
Date Posted: March 24 2018 at 20:36
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I bought that 10 CD box of the first 10 studio albums and it's amazing. A loose ranking and rating of the ones I've heard: 8/10 V VIII CTA 7/10 VII (Used to be my favourite until recently. So close to an 8/10; just has about one too many skippers) II III 6/10 VI = XI 5/10 X = Hot Streets (These two still have their highlights) ------------- https://gabebuller.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - New album! http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7385" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7385 |
Posted By: Mortte
Date Posted: March 25 2018 at 01:22
| Not heard all of their albums, but hard to believe any of their albums could get over their first, so that got my vote. |
Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: March 25 2018 at 10:31
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^Their first was the most bluesy rocky one...they smoothed down quite a bit in the later ones. I think the first 7 are all good...no 4 being a live one At Carnegie Hall.
------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: Larkstongue41
Date Posted: March 25 2018 at 11:26
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II VII CTA ------------- "Larks' tongues. Wrens' livers. Chaffinch brains. Jaguars' earlobes. Wolf nipple chips. Get 'em while they're hot. They're lovely. Dromedary pretzels, only half a denar." |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: March 25 2018 at 12:13
| I haven't listened to these guys in a really long time, but I will, since I like their music before they went into cheesy pop in the 80s. |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: March 25 2018 at 13:57
damn emoticons doc... Captcha got me... I love me some VII Doc.. be sure you do go back and take a listen... great album. coin flip between the first two... and since I don't have a coin.. no vote ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: March 25 2018 at 14:48
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^It's cued up next after I get done with Spirit -Feedback...... :) ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: Icarium
Date Posted: March 25 2018 at 23:17
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the documentary on Spotify is very good and detailed about the bands history. -------------
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Posted By: Mortte
Date Posted: March 25 2018 at 23:23
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Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: March 26 2018 at 05:16
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For me, still remains VII - it has EVERYTHING Chicago were reknowned for. And each and every member giving their all on their respective instruments (yes, even Pete Cetera ; he CAN play the bass quite exquisitely). I think highly (some more than others of course) of the debut, up to, and including X. Their tenth was a turning point, but many of the songs here are tight and somewhat complex. From XI on, they all have some great tunes (as well as commercial claptrap). My favourite from this later period will always be 16. Great album. |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: March 26 2018 at 15:57
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I guess the debut, but meh. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: March 26 2018 at 18:14
| From what I understand they put out some really horrible albums in the late seventies and early 80's. |