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.
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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.
Chicago, “The Only One” from ‘The Heart of Chicago’ (1997): Saturdays in the Park
Ironically named, Chicago’s Lenny Kravitz-produced “The Only One” is frustrating because it keeps you wanting and wishing for more.
