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Chicago

Chicago · 1970

67 min · 23 tracks · jazz fusion · pop rock · soft rock

A vibrant mix of rock, jazz, and pop, underscored by lush harmonies and intricate arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 26, 1970, 'Chicago' was the band’s self-titled debut album following their earlier success as the Chicago Transit Authority. This album marked their transition to a more polished sound that would define their career, showcasing their unique blend of rock and jazz influences.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Movin' In 4:06
  • 2 The Road 3:10
  • 3 Poem for the People 5:34
  • 4 In the Country 6:36
  • 5 Wake Up Sunshine 2:33
  • 6 Make Me Smile 3:15
  • 7 So Much to Say, So Much to Give 1:11
  • 8 Anxiety's Moment 1:00
  • 9 West Virginia Fantasies 1:33
  • 10 Colour My World 2:59
  • 11 To Be Free 1:15
  • 12 Now More Than Ever 1:25
  • 13 Fancy Colours 5:12
  • 14 25 or 6 to 4 5:00
  • 15 Prelude 1:09
  • 16 A.M. Mourning 2:05
  • 17 P.M. Mourning 1:58
  • 18 Memories of Love 3:58
  • 19 It Better End Soon (1st Movement) 2:33
  • 20 It Better End Soon (2nd Movement) 3:41
  • 21 It Better End Soon (3rd Movement) 3:18
  • 22 It Better End Soon (4th Movement) 0:56
  • 23 Where Do We Go From Here 2:48

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