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Title: Pomp & Circumstance
Review: After releasing three consecutive double albums, Chicago did the unthinkable by releasing a four record live album. Chicago IV (Live at Carnegie Hall) is the record that Chicago bashers love to point at as the height of the band's bombast. To a degree, the critics are correct in their statement. The album does contain some fine renditions of hits like "Beginnings", "Colour My World" & "Questions 67 & 68" as well as lesser known tracks like "Free" and "Lowdown". But mostly it is an overblown affair with no better example of excess than the five movements of "It Better End Soon". Chicago have been unfair whipping boys for the rock press through the years, but on this release, they help give ammunition to their critics.
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