Chicago 18 cover

Released 40 years ago

Chicago 18

Chicago · 1986

45 min · 11 tracks · jazz fusion · pop rock · soft rock

A polished blend of soft rock and jazz-infused melodies, showcasing Chicago's signature horn arrangements and emotive ballads.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • emotive ballads for reflection
  • polished sound for relaxed moments
  • uplifting anthems for shared enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy beats
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1986, 'Chicago 18' marked the band's first album without founding member Peter Cetera, who had left for a solo career. This pivotal transition saw the band embracing a more polished pop sound while maintaining their signature horn-driven arrangements, positioning them to adapt to the evolving music scene of the mid-80s.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Niagara Falls 3:45
  • 2 Forever 5:19
  • 3 If She Would Have Been Faithful… 3:50
  • 4 25 or 6 to 4 4:21
  • 5 Will You Still Love Me? 5:43
  • 6 Over and Over 4:19
  • 7 It’s Alright 4:29
  • 8 Free Flight 0:24
  • 9 Nothin’s Gonna Stop Us Now 4:27
  • 10 I Believe 4:23
  • 11 One More Day 4:13

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata