Chicago - Chicago VIII
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Artist: ChicagoBrand: Chicago
Edition: Music CD
Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
CD Release Date: 2002-11-05
Music Label: Rhino
Soundtracks:
- Anyway You Want
- Brand New Love Affair - Part I & II
- Never Been In Love Before
- Hideaway
- Till We Meet Again
- Harry Truman
- Oh, Thank You Great Spirit
- Long Time No See
- Ain't It Blue?
- Old Days
- Sixth Sense (Rehearsal)
- Bright Eyes (Rehearsal)
- Satin Doll (Live, 1974)
Free Music Notes for Chicago VIII
Free Music Review: "Chicago VIII" A Wonderful Surprise
Hit: 5 Stars
As I continue to make my way through the classic old Chicago studio albums, I wasn't expecting much from "Chicago VIII," as I hadn't heard too many positive things about it, i.e. the band were worn out from touring at the time they made it, that they sound less inspired, that Chicago fans in general don't rate the album all that high, and so forth. Well, guess what: "Chicago VIII" turned out to be a wonderful surprise for me. If the band were "tired" at the time, they sure don't sound it. I think the music on "Chicago VIII" is marvelous, with the band having lost nothing in musical power (at least not yet---the 80's hadn't happened yet). "Chicago VIII" is chock-full of great songs, performances, and the band show amazing musicianship throughout. Even future cheesemaster Peter Cetera is still a bassist, singer, & songwriter to be reckoned with on this album. Cetera's "Any Way You Want" is a fun, bopping tune, and his all-out rocker, "Hideaway"....wow, who knew the guy had it in him to just plain *rock out*? Impressive, Peter! Robert Lamm's "Never Been In Love Before" is an absolutely gorgeous song (and I'm astounded Chicago never released it as a single) while his Randy Newman-esque "Harry Truman" is great fun, and "Ain't It Blue," sung by Cetera and Terry Kath, is a great groover, as is "Long Time No See." And speaking of the late, great Terry Kath, his work on "Chicago VIII" is tremendous---"Brand New Love Affair," the short-but-sweet "Till We Meet Again," and the god-rock of "Oh, Thank You Great Spirit"....fabulous. And finally, there's the big hit from the album, "Old Days," courtesy of James Pankow, and it's a Chicago classic (just one thing---doesn't that opening guitar riff sound uncannily like Pink Floyd's "The Thin Ice," which came later in 1979? Hmmmm....calling Roger Waters....) Finally, this remastered edition of the album gives you three amazing bonus tracks: the smokin' hot jams "Sixth Sense" and "Bright Eyes," and a fine live performance of "Satin Doll." For me, "Chicago VIII" is a total package. Chicago themselves may have been under a bit of stress at the time, but they don't sound it at all. "Chicago VIII" is a classic Chicago album, and it may even be my favorite album by the group. Time---and some more spins of their old stuff---will tell!
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Expanded & Remastered features the original albums 10 more pop-oriented tracks, including the hits 'Old Days,' 'Harry Truman' and 'Brand New Love Affair.' Also includes 3 bonus tracks 'Sixth Sense' (rehearsal version), 'Bright Eyes' (rehearsal version) & 'Satin Doll' (live, 1974). Rhino. 2002.Classic Rock Music CDs
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