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Tom Ozric 
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Posted: March 23 2013 at 20:04 |
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Now, this thread will probably be a flop, but, Chicago's '16' album from 1982 is an album I really enjoy. I know the band just wasn't the same after the tragic incident with guitarist Terry Kath (the band seemed to be firmly settled in the commercial direction by VIII), but I'm curious if there's any folks out there who appreciate this product from the early 80's ???
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Posted: March 23 2013 at 20:17 |
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The only track I've heard from it is Hard To Say I'm Sorry, which played so often on radio that it's in my head, but I can't say I ever sought it out.
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Posted: March 23 2013 at 20:21 |
 Ajay wrote:
The only track I've heard from it is Hard To Say I'm Sorry, which played so often on radio that it's in my head, but I can't say I ever sought it out. |
Yeah, that song is a pretty generic, overplayed 80's ballad, although the end section, entitled 'Get Away', is a nod to their better days.
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Posted: March 23 2013 at 20:23 |
I have found memories of Chicago 80s
Hard habit to break 
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Posted: March 23 2013 at 20:31 |
aginor wrote:
I have found memories of Chicago 80s
Hard habit to break |
Hard Habit To Break is a great song - I actually didn't like Chicago 17 as much as 16, plus, for me, 16 was the strongest album since Chicago X, however, nothing tops the amazing VII for sheer musicianship, complexity and variety.
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Posted: March 23 2013 at 20:58 |
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Of course it's all taste but I'm a much bigger fan of the "pop" Chicago than the heavy early jam Chicago many people praise. I think they're rather a bore on the serious jam front.....and stuff like "I'm a man"....bores the sh*t out of me.
OTOH, pop Chicago is great in the mid 70s onward, fun, upbeat, a great singles band.....really knew how to construct great tracks with memorable melodies. Yeah I know its a little sappy, I don't care....I'll embrace well done sap when its fun.
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Posted: March 23 2013 at 21:01 |
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Posted: March 23 2013 at 21:01 |
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I realy like Bill Champlins voice
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Posted: March 23 2013 at 21:37 |
Man With Hat wrote:
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I was waiting for that !! 
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Posted: March 23 2013 at 21:54 |
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I have all the Chicago albums through XIV, but still haven't gotten around to 16. I remember fondly when "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" was a hit. I prefer the Chicago albums 1-7, but pretty much every Chicago album I've heard has plenty for me to enjoy. I just like em.
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Posted: March 24 2013 at 03:25 |
HolyMoly wrote:
I have all the Chicago albums through XIV, but still haven't gotten around to 16. I remember fondly when "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" was a hit. I prefer the Chicago albums 1-7, but pretty much every Chicago album I've heard has plenty for me to enjoy. I just like em. |
Nice !! I like your Vander avatar ; you obviously have good taste  . You know, how good is Street Player from '13' ?? Absolute killer track. Listen to that bass. Hats off to Peter C. !!
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Posted: March 24 2013 at 11:04 |
Never really listened to them after lp 6 or7......on a side note I saw them in 1969 at IU Bloomington, IN. $3.50....they were still called CTA then. There were only about 300 people in the audience ...great show.
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Posted: March 25 2013 at 00:46 |
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Aww, c'mon.........
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Posted: March 26 2013 at 02:35 |
aginor wrote:
I really like Bill Champlins voice |
I liked him better in his band 'Sons Of Champlin'. Their debut, entitled 'Loosen Up Naturally' is an essential listen. The bright, psychedelic artwork inside and out is mind-blowing, too  .
Getting back to Chicago, the opening cut off '16' - 'What You're Missing', is one of my favourite 80's 'mainstream' cuts, surprisingly written by a Jay Gruska. I don't know if it's the same 'Jay Gruska' who is credited on the TV series 'Supernatural' though.........
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Posted: March 26 2013 at 06:17 |
half of Toto 16 is Toto and Michael Landau.
and also David Foster is a magician behind the production chair
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Posted: March 27 2013 at 01:57 |
aginor wrote:
half of Toto 16 is Toto and Michael Landau.
and also David Foster is a magician behind the production chair |
David Foster was state-of-the-art for production values - the 80's was just perfect for him, however, I thought that most of Seraphine's drumming at this stage was rather straight-forward, and his sound hasn't aged that well - I blame Foster for that one. His drumming really stands out on 'Follow Me' though. There's no doubt that this album sounded really fresh and exciting back in '82.
I never really went for Toto, although I am well aware of their top-notch musicianship. It didn't hurt to have Toto members augmenting the line-up on '16'.
Many folks 'bash' Pete Cetera, but I think he's a great bassist, has a great voice, and knows how to write a decent tune. I really like his very first solo album that was released just before '16'.
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Any love for Chicago 16 ??
