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4.0 out of 5 stars
So Much For The Newer Compilations ..., May 27 2004
By A Customer
This review is from: Group Portrait (Audio CD)
This 4CD set, if you can find it, is aimed at the true blue Chicago fan, that is, one who believes their Columbia years were the best (those looking for Hard To Say I'm Sorry onwards should look elsewhere). This cheaper version supercedes the previous box edition which came with an extensive booklet (now, that's really worth finding).
Selections are mainly album versions and that's why they rock ... many of their singles were severely truncated for radio airplay and hence lost their appeal (the exception of course would be the single version of Make Me Smile cause it is part of a medley here). This is a great compilation in terms of content, and better than their recently released box set (which also happens to cover their post-Columbia years). My only gripe is the lack of these tunes; Policeman, Never Been In Love Before, Life Is What It Is, The Greatest Love On Earth and Street Player (disco or not, it's still a cool song).
Of course, sound quality is average, but if you have already bought all the remastered albums, then pass this over. If not, it gives a comprehensive overview of their Columbia years.
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