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| Stone of Sisyphus (XXXII) | 
| Artist: Chicago
Label: Rhino Records
Category: Music
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (78 reviews)
Sales Rank: 2327
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 491580
UPC: 081227993016
EAN: 0081227993016
ASIN: B0018DPC7O
Release Date: June 17, 2008
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| Tracks:
| • | Stone Of Sisyphus | | • | Bigger Than Elvis | | • | All The Years | | • | Mah-Jong | | • | Sleeping In The Middle Of | | • | The Bed | | • | Let s Take A Lifetime | | • | The Pull | | • | Here With Me (A Candle For The Da | | • | Plaid | | • | Cry For The Lost | | • | The Show Must Go On | | • | Love Is Forever (Demo) | | • | Mah-Jong (Demo) | | • | Let s Take A Lifetime (Demo) | | • | Stone Of Sisyphus |
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"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.
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 Excellent, as usual! November 15, 2008
In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was a king punished in Tartarus by being cursed to roll a huge boulder up a hill, only to watch it roll down again, and to repeat this throughout eternity. Today, Sisyphean can be used as an adjective meaning that an activity is unending and/or repetitive. It could also be used to refer to tasks that are pointless and unrewarding, although this album is definitely as musical task that is, indeed, rewarding and to the point!
CLASSIC!!! October 30, 2008
AWESOME album. Yes it can be called an album b/c it was recorded before CD's came out. If you like Chicago, you will LOVE this album.
This stone is a real gem October 28, 2008
Chicago produced a different record this time. Musical, convincing a new point of view. This record is a demonstration of how good and versatile this band was, even without George Martin by their side.
Back to Form October 26, 2008
I've been a fan of Chicago ever since CTA came out and own all of their (non-greatest hits) albums/CDs. Ever since Chicago 17 had it's run I've been hoping Chicago would release something that was mostly upbeat, horn-laden, creative and not so commercial. Chicago 18, 19, 21 and 30 had some very good tunes but none of them were as creative as a collective work as this band is capable of. (Chicago 25/What's it Gonna Be Santa is an exceptional recording but since it's a seasonal work I'm not considering it in this review.)
With that in mind I'm thrilled that the "mysterious" Stone of Sisyphus has finally been released because it is exactly what I've been waiting for. The songs are interesting, creative, mostly upbeat, horn-laden and full of great hooks. The two ballads on this CD are enjoyable and listenable instead of just another attempt to write a hit ballad. You can tell the band worked hard at this release from beginning to end instead of churning out another attempted hit maker with a few creative numbers thrown in.
If you're looking for the edgy, wild days of the first few albums you'll be disappointed in SoS, but if you've found something enjoyable in the various phases the band has gone through over the years (especially the past 20) you're going to really enjoy this one.
The newest of Chicago October 24, 2008
We recently saw Chicago in Las Vegas and they were awesome! So we ordered their newest and it is good!
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