Why the Weird Specificity of ‘MacArthur Park’ Actually Works
If we’ve had and lost love, we know what it’s like to remember minute details like those in Jimmy Webb’s “MacArthur Park.”
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King Crimson, Fleetwood Mac, Supertramp + Others: My Top 10 Vinyl Spins
In 2021, my vinyl collection grew substantially — and for me, it’s evolved into a bit of an addiction.
Chicago, “America” from ‘Chicago XXXVI: Now’ (2014): Saturdays in the Park
My parents advised me growing up that if I can’t say something nice, I shouldn’t say anything at all.
Chicago, “Now” from ‘Chicago XXXVI: Now’ (2014): Saturdays in the Park
What does it say about the state of this band when Chicago doesn’t even phone it in for the best track on ‘Chicago XXXVI: Now’?
Chicago, “Already Gone” from ‘Chicago XXX’ (2006): Saturdays in the Park
“Already Gone” shows once again that ‘Chicago XXX’ isn’t a bad album. It’s a good album that was just ruined by poor production.
Gerard – ‘Gerard’ (1976): Forgotten Series
In retrospect, it’s not hard to see why this copycat-sounding self-titled debut is their only LP. ‘Gerard’ is perhaps the best Chicago album of the era.
Chicago, “Come to Me, Do” from ‘Chicago XXX’ (2006): Saturdays in the Park
“Come to Me, Do” is perhaps the best track Robert Lamm has contributed to Chicago since “Over and Over” on 1986’s ‘Chicago 18.’
Australian Crawl – ‘Sirocco’ (1981): Forgotten Series
‘Sirocco’ became Australian Crawl’s first No. 1 LP in their home country, but didn’t manage anywhere near that level of success on the ‘Billboard’ charts.
Illinois Speed Press – ‘Illinois Speed Press’ (1969); ‘Duet’ (1970): Forgotten Series
Illinois Speed Press arrived with some key Chicago-related connections. Their claim to fame, however, was setting the stage for Poco.
Chicago, “Higher and Higher” from ‘Chicago XXVI’ (1999): Saturdays in the Park
The completely unnecessary ‘Chicago XXVI’ was just a cash grab meant to lure fans into re-buying familiar songs. A flaccid bonus-track remake didn’t help.
