Chicago 13 - Chicago (2) - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

“Chicago 13” captures the band at a fascinating crossroads in 1979, leaning into the sounds of the era while holding onto their horn-driven identity. Often overshadowed by their earlier hits, this record reveals a band willing to experiment—folding disco, jazz-funk, and rock into something that still feels unmistakably Chicago. You’ll hear it right away in the tight rhythm work and bold brass arrangements, where the horns don’t just decorate the songs, they drive them. There’s a sense of a group pushing against expectations, testing how far their trademark sound can stretch without snapping. Vocals are shared, textures shift track to track, and the band’s ensemble chemistry remains the anchor. For collectors, this album is a snapshot of late‑70s studio craft: warm analog production, layered arrangements, and that unmistakable Chicago punch. It’s ideal for listeners who already know the big radio staples and want to go deeper into the catalog, where the risks are more visible and the rewards more surprising. Spin this on vinyl and you get what streaming often flattens out: the low-end swagger, the brass bite, and a document of a major rock band refusing to stand still at the turn of a new decade. Track List: A1 - Street Player - 9:17 A2 - Mama Take - 4:17 A3 - Must Have Been Crazy - 3:27 A4 - Window Dreamin' - 4:16 A5 - Paradise Alley - 3:44 B1 - Aloha Mama - 4:14 B2 - Reruns - 4:30 B3 - Loser With A Broken Heart - 4:45 B4 - Life It Was It Is - 4:40 B5 - Run Away - 4:23