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Chicago XXXV this year?
I've heard buzz that Chicago is going to put out a new album this year. Any thoughts or news about it? What kind of stuff would you like to see on it?
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Permalink Reply by Jimmy Fuccello on -
I would love to see some of Jason's solo stuff that he never released that he put on myspace like "Spanish Angel," I remember, Flatts Shack and many others. Also Keith has a lot of great solo rockers with horns like "Isn't that the way love goes" and Sulvan Creek. I would love to see more hard rock on this album like Keith's Rockin' Around the christmas tree, some great Jason ballads like King of Might Have Been, some country rockers like Feel, some great jazzy tunes with Lou on vocals and a lot of Robert Lamm rockers kind of like Gimme Gimme! I also hope Lee gets to sing a song or two on this one. He hasn't sang on a non christmas album since Chicago XI!
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Permalink Reply by Michael Buhler on -
I just got Stone of Sisyphus in the mail, so I'd like to see some stuff in that vein. I know "Keep the Faith" off of Robert's new album stands out too. But lots of horns for sure :)
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Permalink Reply by Rick Richards on -
Where's the link? Will this be released on The Chicago Records II label, like O Christmas Three?
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Permalink Reply by Nadine Friel on
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I would love to hear more rock.....maybe even in the vein of 25 or 6 2 4 ....... and, yes, let Jason sing Jason songs.......I'd love to hear Lou cut loose on a few tunes and lots of horns......gotta have horns!!
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Permalink Reply by Salvatore Lagonia on -
I agree. I was excited to hear the release of their cover of "I Can't Let Go," and couldn't help but think it sounded so much like the old Chicago. I'd love to hear something more in the Rock/Jazz root of the band and less in the adult contemporary sound they tend to fall into.
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Permalink Reply by laurent bates on -
With XXX they tried to make a popular album to sell
To The masses again.err.....noone l know had ever heard it let alone own a copy
Let the band make an album that they want to make,as far out and as experimental as they wish.loads of horns and jazz breaks,heavy stuff
Chicago V ish. I can hardly wait
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Permalink Reply by Mark Slater on -
I read an article last year about Elton John where he expressed his resignation that at this time in his career he felt that he wasn't really going to have any more mega hit singles or albums, so he could concentrate on the music that he really wanted to make. I think the band should do the same. However I would say though that the quality of songs and production values are important. I prefer an 'organic' approach and I thought some of the recent Christmas album had this, especially on the rockier tracks. The quality of the recording and production of 'On the last night of the year' was impeccable, so I would be keen to see more in this style.
Mark
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Permalink Reply by laurent bates on
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I really need to hear the christmas album properlyI have to confess l just dont get the christmas albums.Terrible for The bands credibility l always felt.l would Find it hardTo say to friends" listen to the worlds best band,this is rocking aroundThe christmas tree"Not exactly Zepplin.I cant be The only one to think it though.that song with howlands vocalsIs a good karaoke .as for The video for it,completly embarrassing.Always imagine Champlin cringing whilst doing that stuff.Santana wouldnt do it,he'd just bring out smooth.I will listen though.l love them to much not too.Something far out may just sell again.
Mark Slater said:I read an article last year about Elton John where he expressed his resignation that at this time in his career he felt that he wasn't really going to have any more mega hit singles or albums, so he could concentrate on the music that he really wanted to make. I think the band should do the same. However I would say though that the quality of songs and production values are important. I prefer an 'organic' approach and I thought some of the recent Christmas album had this, especially on the rockier tracks. The quality of the recording and production of 'On the last night of the year' was impeccable, so I would be keen to see more in this style.
Mark
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Permalink Reply by Mark Slater on
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Hi Laurent
Christmas/Holiday albums by established artists are a very American thing, we don't really do them so much in the UK and if I'm honest I was sceptical about this release - I don't own the other two but I've heard bits of them in stores and restaurants when I've been in the US over Christmas.
I bought O Christmas three on Amazon for £3.99 - for this price worth a try and I was pleasantly suprised. What I really liked though was the production by Phil Ramone - he brings a very organic sound - and my point is that whatever they do in future it should have great production, just like what Phil Ramone brought to the last album.
Mark
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Permalink Reply by Mark Dolan on
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Roman numeral correction ~ for the record, it'll be "XXXIIIV" (Chicago 34).
Couldn't agree more w/ the last comment from Mark Slater about the Phil Ramone approach. Also, it's just great at this point the band has the luxury to put out the music they choose to make and the limited "overhead." Bring it on!
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Permalink Reply by Dominic Guichard on
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I think Wikipedia had something saying it was going to be a live concert album with stuff from the mid-70's. However, I take that with a grain of salt. I wouldn't mind Chicago releasing a new album and it would nice to see Jimmy & Lee write some of the new material. Jimmy has written great songs, but I was surprised he didn't write anything for "30", I know he wrote stuff on "Sisyphus" but we wrote those songs back in '93 or '94. Jason & Robert write terrific songs, but I haven't heard anythin Lou as of yet. Another cool album would be songs that have been in the vault for years and release a 12-14 song CD, or an album full of the hits but in demo form and/or the outtakes - something along the lines of the Beatles Anthology sets. It would be cool to hear the hits songs in another form.
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Permalink Reply by Alison O'Rear on -
Is anyone else wondering why Chicago was pictured with Blood Sweat & Tears and Toto on the back of the last CTA Fan Club newsletter? A few years ago Robert had asked the fans what musicians and bands they would recommend Chicago collaborate with for a possible future album. Curious if this idea is still brewing.
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