Chicago VI Songs Ranked

Chicago VI is the fifth studio album by American rock band Chicago and was released on June 25, 1973. It was the band’s second in a string of five consecutive albums to make it to No. 1 in the US, was certified gold less than a month after its release, and has been certified two-times platinum since. It is the first album to feature percussionist Laudir de Oliveira, who would become a full-fledged member of the band for Chicago VIII. VI is the first studio album (the other being 1975’s compilation Chicago IX) to feature the original band members on the cover before the death of leader and co-founder Terry Kath. Here are all of Chicago VI songs ranked.

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10. Critics’ Choice

“The opening song, “Critics’ Choice,” is about a favorite topic for a number of artists who sometimes feel they must pander to critics to have any musical success. I am a little surprised that Chicago would have felt this way given their highly creative and original first albums where they clearly were unconcerned by the critics.”

9. Something in This City Changes People

“Something in this City Changes People” is downbeat and slow. The poetic words describe the cynicism of city-dwellers and how they come to act differently from how they once were when they lived elsewhere.”

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8. Hollywood

“Hollywood” best displays Chicago’s signature sound with the horns carrying the snappy arrangement and Robert’s warm vocal while Danny Seraphine again, fires away on his Slingerland drum kit.”

7. Rediscovery

“Rediscovery” is a cleverly placed Robert Lamm song that talks about breaking out of a down mood. “Rediscovery” is about the search for personal meaning, relying on nature as the source.”

6. Jenny

“The Terry Kath song “Jenny” is downbeat with blues vocals overlaying the instruments playing a rock beat. It is initially tempting to classify this song as pop, but while the flavor is there the song resists classification as pop and is closer to blues-rock.”

5. Darlin’ Dear

“Darlin’ Dear” is a powerful rock love song with a touch of blues that stays in a lighter vein, even with the heavy music. This song is one of the more complex compositions on this album and features strong contributions from electric guitars, piano and horns. Once again Chicago proved their ability to create music in whatever style suited their needs.”

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4. In Terms of Two

“In Terms of Two” is a Peter Cetera love song. The song is typical of Peter Cetera’s style, meaning pop, though the instruments used are a bit unusual. The vocals and music are competent, though generally unremarkable.”

3. Just You ‘n’ Me

 “Just You ‘N’ Me” is the kind of song I absolutely HATED when I was a wee lad, and I still think the verse melody is pretty mediocre and undeveloped, but time changes our tastes in music (and food, hehe) so now I happen to really like the song. Beautiful ballad. “Come hold me close, never release me” great great melody here.”

2. Feelin’ Stronger Every Day

“Feelin’ Stronger Every Day” continues the theme of picking up and moving on. This song is one of the best on the album and reached #9 in 1974, far less than it deserved, but competition was very stiff at that time.”

1. What’s This World Comin’ To

“What’s this World Comin’ To” is a fast paced rock song with a soul flavor. Chicago’s ever-present brass section is prominent throughout this James Pankow penned song. While the music is upbeat, the vocals are relatively downbeat, continuing to provide a darker tone to this album as compared to Chicago’s earlier albums.”