Chicago Japan

Chicago - Chicago Live In Japan (1972) [2CD] [2012, Japanese Paper Sleeve Mini-LPs]

Chicago - Chicago Live In Japan (1972) [2CD] [2012, Japanese Paper Sleeve Mini-LPs]
Rock, Pop Rock, Jazz-Rock, Live | EAC Rip | FLAC, Tracks+CUE+LOG+Scans (JPEG) | 01:44:26 | 1,08 Gb
Label: Rhino/Warner Music Japan Inc. (Japan) | Cat.# WPCR-14472~73 | Released: 2012-05-28 (1972)

This double-length set, not the "legendary" four-LP Carnegie Hall concert, is the one to get to hear what Chicago sounded like in their classic early period. In contrast to the Carnegie Hall show, where the band emphasized its precision to the point of deadening any excitement that might have been generated, here Chicago sounds upbeat and lively, bent on giving a good, exciting show and not on capturing a perfect performance. There are moments, as on the crescendo of "Dialogue," where the spirit outstrips the cleanness of the performance, but the group is so tight and forceful that one lets them slide by; at other times, as on "Beginnings," they're so smooth and lithe in their extension of the piece that one just wants to bask in it; and then they switch gears to the rougher, harder "Mississippi Delta City Blues," and make that work too. The whole performance is good, with a steady stream of worthwhile high points.

Chicago - Chicago 17 (1984) [2010 Japan Edition]  Music

Posted by jclane at May 15, 2012
Chicago - Chicago 17 (1984) [2010 Japan Edition]

Chicago - Chicago 17 (1984) [2010 Japan Edition]
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | 420 MB | Complete HQ Scans, 600 dpi PNG | 924 MB
MP3 CBR @320 kbps (LAME 3.99) | Joint Stereo | 136 MB
Warner Music Japan Inc. | WPCR-75561 | Pop Rock, Jazz Rock | RAR 3% Recovery

Chicago 16 finally gave Chicago a big hit after a four-year drought, thanks in large part to new producer David Foster, who steered the jazz-rock veterans toward a streamlined, crisply produced pop direction on that 1982 effort. Given that success, it's no surprise that the septet teamed with Foster again for its next album, 1984's Chicago 17 (apparently Roman numerals were left behind along with their progressive jazz-rock).

Chicago - The Heart Of Chicago (1989) {Japan 1st Press}  Music

Posted by popsakov at May 29, 2025
Chicago - The Heart Of Chicago (1989) {Japan 1st Press}

Chicago - The Heart Of Chicago (1989) {Japan 1st Press}
EAC Rip | WavPack (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 425 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 159 Mb
Full Scans ~ 99 Mb | 01:05:43 | RAR 5% Recovery
Full Moon / Reprise Records / Warner-Pioneer Corporation #22P2-3117
Soft Rock / Pop Rock / Classic Rock

Chicago returned from a career dip in 1982 with "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" and continued to hit with power ballads, among them "Hard Habit to Break" and "You're the Inspiration," all sung by Peter Cetera. But the streak continued after Cetera departed in 1985, as Jason Scheff stepped in and Chicago went on to score hits like "Will You Still Love Me?," and "Look Away," which are all heard here.
Chicago - The Heart Of Chicago 1982-1997 (1997) & The Heart Of Chicago 1982-1998 Volume II (1998) Re-up

Chicago - The Heart Of Chicago 1982-1997 (1997) & The Heart Of Chicago 1982-1998 Volume II (1998)
EAC | Flac(Image) + Cue + Log & MP3 CBR 320Kbps
2CD | WEA Japan, WPCR-1330 & 1940 | ~ 886 or 299 Mb | Scans(jpg, 600dpi) -> 166 Mb
Pop Rock / Classic Rock / Jazz Rock

According to Billboard chart statistics, Chicago is second only to the Beach Boys as the most successful American rock band of all time, in terms of both albums and singles. Judged by album sales alone, as certified by the R.I.A.A., the band does not rank quite so high, but it is still among the Top Ten best-selling U.S. groups ever…
Fritz Reiner, Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Beethoven: Symphonies & Overtures (Japan 2018) PS3 ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Fritz Reiner, Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Beethoven: Symphonies / with Fidelio & Coriolan Overtures (Japan 2018)
PS3 Rip | 3x SACD ISO | DSD64 Stereo > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | 210:40 minutes | Basic Scans | 5,54 GB
or FLAC Stereo (converted with foobar2000 to tracks) 24bit/96 kHz | Basic Scans included | 4,59 GB

Fritz Reiner, the famous Hungarian conductor who as the music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra brought the 1st golden age to the Symphony. Its achievements have dramatically improved the standards of orchestra performance in the 20th century. These outstanding performances were recorded by RCA's state-of-the-art recording technology of “Living Stereo” & still retain the overwhelming freshness.

Chicago - Live In Japan (1972)  Music

Posted by uff at July 17, 2014
Chicago - Live In Japan (1972)

Chicago - Live In Japan (1972)
Rock | 2cd | EAC Rip | Flac + Cue + Log | covers
Overseas/Teichiku TECW-3418-19 | rel: 1996 | 834Mb

This double-length set, not the "legendary" four-LP Carnegie Hall concert, is the one to get to hear what Chicago sounded like in their classic early period. In contrast to the Carnegie Hall show, where the band emphasized its precision to the point of deadening any excitement that might have been generated, here Chicago sounds upbeat and lively, bent on giving a good, exciting show and not on capturing a perfect performance. There are moments, as on the crescendo of "Dialogue," where the spirit outstrips the cleanness of the performance, but the group is so tight and forceful that one lets them slide by; at other times, as on "Beginnings," they're so smooth and lithe in their extension of the piece that one just wants to bask in it; and then they switch gears to the rougher, harder "Mississippi Delta City Blues," and make that work too. The whole performance is good, with a steady stream of worthwhile high points.
Carlo Maria Giulini, Chicago SO - Mahler: Symphony No.1 (1971) [Japan 2016] SACD ISO + DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

Carlo Maria Giulini, Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Mahler: Symphony No. 1 in D major (1971) [Japan 2016]
SACD Rip | SACD ISO | DSD64 2.0 > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | 57:09 minutes | Basic Scans included | 1,65 GB
or DSD64 2.0 Stereo (from SACD-ISO to Tracks.dsf) > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | Basic Scans included | 1,46 GB
or FLAC Stereo (carefully converted & encoded to tracks) 24bit/96 kHz | Basic Scans included | 1,24 GB

Carlo Maria Giulini conducts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in a Grammy winning performance of Gustav Mahler’s four-movement Symphony No. 1 in D. If you want a Mahler First above all for beauty of tone and phrasing and precision of ensemble, then this is a plain first choice. In addition Giulini’s qualities suit this work. For all the orchestral sophistication, he has a transparent honesty which accords well with Mahler in ‘Wayfaring Lad’ mood. Nor does he use the Chicago orchestra’s virtuosity to whip up excitement in fast tempo.
The Orb featuring David Gilmour - Metallic Spheres (2010) {Blu-Spec CD, With Bonus Tracks, Japan}

The Orb featuring David Gilmour - Metallic Spheres (2010) {Blu-Spec CD, With Bonus Tracks, Japan}
2CD | EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 729 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 287 Mb
Covers Included | 00:48:54 + 01:07:03 | RAR 5% Recovery
Sony Music Japan International Inc. #SICP-20268~9
Electronic / Ambient / Dub / Progressive Rock

Japanese only 2 x Blu-spec pressing. Includes two enhanced tracks unavailable elsewhere. 2010 album from an English ambient techno group collaborated with Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour. The album was produced by Youth and recorded in June, 2009 at "The Dreaming Cave", in Wandsworth. Engineering was done by Tim Bran (of Dreadzone) and David Nock. Mixing was done by Youth, with mix engineering from Bran, Nock and Michael Rendall at "The Study" in 2010. Mastering was done by Andy Baldwin at Metropolis Studios in London. A headphone version was released as the second disc of the deluxe 2-CD edition, with sound design by Mike Brady, recording by Mike Brady, David Nock and Michael Rendall, and mixing by Youth.

Chicago - Ultra Rare Tracks Vol.1 & 2 (2000) Re-up  Music

Posted by v3122 at June 27, 2017
Chicago - Ultra Rare Tracks Vol.1 & 2 (2000) Re-up

Chicago - Ultra Rare Tracks Vol.1 & 2 (2000)
EAC | Flac(Image) + Cue + Lo & MP3 CBR 320Kbps
4CD | Bootleg | ~ 1804 or 616 Mb | Scans
Soft Rock / Jazz-Rock / Prog Rock

Chicago: The Heart Of Chicago - The Videos 1982-1991 (2005)  Music

Posted by robi62 at July 11, 2013
Chicago: The Heart Of Chicago - The Videos 1982-1991 (2005)

Chicago: The Heart Of Chicago - The Videos 1982-1991 (2005)
Video: NTSC, MPEG-2 at 6 260 Kbps, 720 x 480 (1.333) at 29.970 fps | Audio: PCM 2 channels at 1 536 Kbps, 48.0 KHz
Genre: Rock | Label: Warner Music Ent. | Copy: Untouched | Release Date: 3 Oct 2005 | Runtime: 47 min. | 2,74 GB (DVD5)

A collection of 80s/ first 90s music videos from AOR band Chicago. The promos of their best known hits and ballads are here included, coming both from the Peter Cetera and the Jason Scheff eras. Among them: 'Hard to Say I'm Sorry', 'Love MeTomorrow', '25 or 6 to 4', 'Will you still love me?', 'You're Not Alone' and 'Chasin' the Wind'.
According to Billboard chart statistics, Chicago is second only to the Beach Boys as the most successful American rock band of all time, in terms of both albums and singles.