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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0081227993016 Label: Rhino Records Manufacturer: Rhino Records MPN: 491580 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Rhino Records Release Date: June 17, 2008 Studio: Rhino Records Editorial Review: Amazon.com: "Sisyphus has attained legendary status among rock critics, Chicago fans, those who've heard parts of it and those who have only read about it." —from liner notes by Bill DeYoung Formed in its namesake city in 1967, Chicago is the first American band ever to propel albums into Billboard®'s pop Top 40 for five consecutive decades, and is among the most successfully charting U.S.-grown acts of all time. Now, another page in the band's history is revealed with the long-awaited release of Stone Of Sisyphus, the once shelved album that has attained legendary status among fans and critics alike. Recorded in 1993 and originally intended as Chicago XXII, the disc marked a return to the genre-transcending, adventurous fusion of sounds that defined the group's 1970s-era heyday. Three tracks from it surfaced on Rhino's 2003 Chicago box, but the album itself is previously unissued—now, this momentous release also features four incredibly rare bonus tracks. Album Description: Includes Bonus Tracks. 16 tracks.Chicago XXXII: Stone of Sisyphus is an album by Chicago released in June 2008 by Rhino Records. Originally recorded in 1993 for Reprise Records and scheduled for a March 1994 release, Stone of Sisyphus was ultimately rejected by the latter label, leading Chicago to leave Reprise shortly afterwards. Band management was negotiating with the label regarding a licensing of the extensive Chicago back catalog. When these talks stalled, the label apparently retaliated by scrapping the project. Reprise's loss is Rhino's gain. Listen and judge for yourself. A hidden artifact of days gone by anew again. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Best studio Chicago album in ages. Shame it took so long!Back in the early 90's I was a big Chicago fan. They had kind of moved past the ballady stuff they had in the mid 80's, and became an interesting band again. However, they were still mostly dominated by the ballad. So after Chicago 21 in 1991, the band issued a statement saying they wanted to move away from that kind of music, they wanted to do something new, something they really "wanted to do". So they started work on what became this album. However, the record label didn't like it. The entire ... Read More Rating:  - A LONG Wait, but...From the buzz surrounding this album for years, I thought this would be an incredible return to form for Chicago, full of memorable songs and hooks, comparable to their early stuff. I have to say, though, that this is a pretty underwhelming effort. It all sounds a bit generic and (obviously) dated. The horns are back, but there's nothing truly memorable about the horn lines. I don't know why the record company didn't want to release this in '93; it's not really what I would consider groundbreaking ... Read More Rating: - Makes you wonder.............The best thing Chicago has done since Chicago V (imo). This one has it all, driving rockers, ballads, those quirky, delicious trademark Chicago horn riffs, even rap! Lamm, Champlin and Scheff all at their best on lead vocals. Amazing. I can't believe the recording execs that were in charge back in 93 thought this wasn't "commercially viable" or whatever drivel they were spouting back then that kept this masterpiece from being released. Makes you wonder how it would have done if released when some of ... Read More Rating: - Yes- White Men Can Jump!!This album has got soul. The songs are good, the musicianship of the performers are excellent, and the vocals are also quite good. On this album you will hear the horns wailing, the drums pounding, the guitar soaring, and the band rocking with attitude as well as rapping (yes-rapping- check out "Sleeping In the Middle of the Bed"). I have no idea why Warner Brothers (their Label at that time) didn't want to release this album. There are also some nice melodic songs that could be in the top 40 as ... Read More Rating: - Chicago's back!Stone of Sisyphus is the long awaited release of this very talented band, which has been lost in obscurity for something like 20 years. But don't despair, the CD largely lives up to the hype. It is creative, employs complicated and inspired arrangements, intriuging lyrics and a variety of rock and jazz instrumentation that only Chicago can pull off. It is great to see the Chicago -- that so many of us grew up with -- back again. The stand-out songs in terms of creativity and a sense of the old Chicago ... Read More |
