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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is the album that got me through my `O' Levels (remember them?) and was accordingly played to death, so it is great to hear it again in pristine condition.
Chicago III is the last great double album in a trilogy of doubles that kick-started Chicago's career way back in the early 1970s. After this came the slow descent into MOR and 1980s balladeering, but it is the first three albums that contain the spirit of Chicago and should be how they are remembered.
What really becomes apparent listening to this album today is the sheer breadth of style and diversity contained within it, something today's bands seem to struggle to produce, almost without exception. In loose terms the four sides of the original vinyl album can be labelled, `Rock', `Jazz', `Folk/Blues' and `Film Soundtrack'. Within these categories we are treated to complex instrumentals, simple acoustic songs, full-blown rock `n' roll with Terry Kath's rampant guitar to the fore and delicate `chamber' music using combinations of brass and woodwind instruments in addition to the usual rock fare.
In addition to the variety and quality of the writing and arrangements, the standard of playing is exceptional. Make no mistake these are talented individuals. Anyone looking for some energetic jazz rock in a variety of forms, look no further than this album and its two predecessors. Those used to `If You Leave Me Now' may be in for a shock!
Chicago III is the last great double album in a trilogy of doubles that kick-started Chicago's career way back in the early 1970s. After this came the slow descent into MOR and 1980s balladeering, but it is the first three albums that contain the spirit of Chicago and should be how they are remembered.
What really becomes apparent listening to this album today is the sheer breadth of style and diversity contained within it, something today's bands seem to struggle to produce, almost without exception. In loose terms the four sides of the original vinyl album can be labelled, `Rock', `Jazz', `Folk/Blues' and `Film Soundtrack'. Within these categories we are treated to complex instrumentals, simple acoustic songs, full-blown rock `n' roll with Terry Kath's rampant guitar to the fore and delicate `chamber' music using combinations of brass and woodwind instruments in addition to the usual rock fare.
In addition to the variety and quality of the writing and arrangements, the standard of playing is exceptional. Make no mistake these are talented individuals. Anyone looking for some energetic jazz rock in a variety of forms, look no further than this album and its two predecessors. Those used to `If You Leave Me Now' may be in for a shock!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Another great album from Chicago and the quality was maintained on III. However please ignore the previous reviewer's comment as 25 or 6 to 4 is actually on Chicago II not this album. The first three albums are fabulous exercises in stereo splendour so you cannot go wrong in purchasing any of them. Personally I'd rate II as the best album, followed by I (unfortunately a couple of the long tracks are a bit laboured and you can't play them often) followed by this one - III.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I could never afford this on vinyl when it first came out, it was in the premium priced list of CBS, so I heard much of it but never owned it. I bought this to complete a major part of their catalogue and to finally own it.
I was surprised at just how well it is recorded, my memory doesn't seem to remember that.
Terry Kath excels. The bass work of Peter Cetera is just amazing.
I just need to get volume 4 and I will have all the albums of their's that I want, I have up to volume 9, don't like their "wishy washy" radio rock stuff after that time. Plus, Terry was their "only" guitarist as far as I am concerned.
It has some pretty amazing stuff on it too.
I was surprised at just how well it is recorded, my memory doesn't seem to remember that.
Terry Kath excels. The bass work of Peter Cetera is just amazing.
I just need to get volume 4 and I will have all the albums of their's that I want, I have up to volume 9, don't like their "wishy washy" radio rock stuff after that time. Plus, Terry was their "only" guitarist as far as I am concerned.
It has some pretty amazing stuff on it too.
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