Post Tagged with: "Chicago"

Paul Christian - 'That's Everything' (2020)

Paul Christian – ‘That’s Everything’ (2020)

Paul Christian’s ‘That’s Everything’ is one of those albums purchased on a Friday night whim that becomes a pretty great secret treasure.

Chicago, "Come in From the Night" from 'Chicago 19' (1988): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Come in From the Night” from ‘Chicago 19’ (1988): Saturdays in the Park

“Come in From the Night,” more than any other, is a fantastic example of the potential of Bill Champlin and Chicago.

Chicago, "Forever" from 'Chicago 18' (1986): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Forever” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park

Though I wouldn’t call it a Robert Lamm co-written masterpiece, Chicago’s “Forever” remains a beautiful, thought-provoking love song.

Chicago, "Hard Habit to Break" from 'Chicago 17' (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Hard Habit to Break” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago’s “Hard Habit to Break” was the promise of great things yet to come, but unfortunately that was never fully realized.

Chicago, "Love Me Tomorrow" from 'Chicago 16' (1982): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Love Me Tomorrow” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago isn’t breaking any new ground, but “Love Me Tomorrow” is still stronger than the music of their contemporaries.

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The Embryos – ‘Open the Kimono +3’ (2019)

The Embryos’ ‘Open The Kimono +3’ is a must-have studio project for those who enjoy inventive yet obtainable pop-rock songs.

Chicago, "Birthday Boy" from 'Chicago XIV' (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Birthday Boy” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Is “Birthday Boy” the worst song from Chicago’s 1969-80 era with Columbia Records? Possibly …

Chicago, "Run Away" from 'Chicago 13' (1979): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Run Away” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park

“Run Away” could have been relatively successful as a single. However, with Chicago we expect more – much more.

Chicago, "Mama Take" from 'Chicago 13' (1979): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Mama Take” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park

Nothing on ‘Chicago 13’ really reaches for greatness — but “Mama Take” at least makes a struggling grasp for mediocrity.