Rhino Remixes "Chicago Transit Authority" for 50th Anniversary

Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by arob71, Jun 26, 2019.

  1. lukpac

    lukpac Senior Member

    Location:
    Milwaukee, WI
    Nope, recorded in New York.

    The second album was mostly recorded in Hollywood, with Ballet recorded in New York.
     
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  2. Tim Lookingbill

    Tim Lookingbill Alfalfa Male

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    Understandable. Heavy reverb even on percussive sounds is killed listening from a distance like on speakers, but this remix goes way too far with the reverb on top of the other instruments being pushed back or having their stereo image that can be heard on the old remix on both left right channels now buried in mono.

    I do my own mastering on music I like that's murky or recorded in mono but of a big stage performance. The opening theme to Guy's & Dolls "Fugue For Tinhorns". I broadened the sound stage with a delicate amount of reverb that makes them sound like the singers are on a sound stage with very short echo decay. Sounds so much better even played on my W-King portable outdoor boombox that's loud as hell.

    It took forever to find just the right amount of reverb which I see must've challenged Jessup during the remix. He just went too far.
     
  3. lemonade kid

    lemonade kid Forever Changing

    Since I have no other version, my original NM vinyl is as stunning as I could possibly want.
    One of the best sounding LPs I have in my 800+ mostly 1960's-1970's collection...IMHO.

    Two-eye Columbia rules...

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    Chicago I (CTA) & II are all the Chicago I will ever need. NM-first pressings.

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    :righton:
     
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  4. Psychedelic Good Trip

    Psychedelic Good Trip Beautiful Psychedelic Colors Everywhere

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    New York

    True gold their young fella!!

    ;)
     
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  5. kwadguy

    kwadguy Senior Member

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    Not a big surprise. It's part of their KGP (Kevin Gray Product) line. He has engineered so many great LP issues over the years.
     
  6. lemonade kid

    lemonade kid Forever Changing

    Now you're making me feel young again – I bought these within months of their first release!

    April 28, 1969

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    January 26, 1970

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  7. Psychedelic Good Trip

    Psychedelic Good Trip Beautiful Psychedelic Colors Everywhere

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    Wow!! You lived the history! Anyway we all could feel younger is a good thing for all of us. Older or younger as long as you have your health life is good. IMHO

    Two great Chicago albums during the 2 lp 3 album run 1969-1971. Must of been something getting these lps right after there release.

    ;)
     
  8. andrewskyDE

    andrewskyDE Island Owner

    Location:
    Europe
    I have the same pressings in my collection but both albums are only in 'Okay/Good' condition here. So, let me be jealous. lol
     
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  9. Chest Pains Productions

    Chest Pains Productions Forum Resident

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    Philly
    Nothing beats nice fat groove 2 Eye!!
     
  10. Tim Lookingbill

    Tim Lookingbill Alfalfa Male

    Location:
    New Braunfels, TX
    Any needle drops available to give a listen for sound quality off this two eye Columbia LP album? Or does it sound as good as the 2002 CD?

    I've never had any Chicago LP vinyl album so I don't know what would sound better over another format.
     
  11. Dr. Funk

    Dr. Funk Vintage Dust

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    Fort Worth TX
    It definitely sounds better than the 2002 Rhino cd...to my ears.
     
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  12. lemonade kid

    lemonade kid Forever Changing

    Sorry, no. But I will always choose analog for my TT...it has to sound better to my ears.
     
  13. lemonade kid

    lemonade kid Forever Changing

    Yep!
     
  14. misteranderson

    misteranderson Forum Resident

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    englewood, nj
    I have a practically unplayed repress from '70 with the gold Columbia logo all around the label that beats the 2 Eye in my wife's collection, simply because there's practically no surface noise. It was also $5, so I couldn't pass it up.
     
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  15. lemonade kid

    lemonade kid Forever Changing

    Yes...feeling younger and staying safe everyday! Music is the fountain of youth!
    And CTA said it for a us all back then with their I & II, side four songs...
    "The whole World's watching..."

    Prologue August 29, 1968 – Someday






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  16. lemonade kid

    lemonade kid Forever Changing

    Chicago III is great but I & II are the ones that really hold a dear place in my heart...
    it was the times...

    And Danny may be my all time favorite drummer! Terry was the best ever.
    The jazz lines on
    The Approaching Storm are stunning.



    I, II & III. When Chicago were the underground rock and jazz masters with a message, without being trite. They lost me gradually or rather quickly thereafter as they moved into the mainstream MOR.
     
  17. Psychedelic Good Trip

    Psychedelic Good Trip Beautiful Psychedelic Colors Everywhere

    Location:
    New York

    WOW!! Your not kidding. Those dudes could of made one or two incredible all jazz albums. Their musical knowledge and prowess were incredible.
     
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  18. lemonade kid

    lemonade kid Forever Changing

    Yes indeed. Free Country is one of deepest jazz excursions in rock history...
    they must have had some a amazing free-form jazz jam sessions, late night.

     
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  19. lemonade kid

    lemonade kid Forever Changing

    I'd buy this...on sight...unheard. Wouldn't this be nice....just a fantasy nowadays I suppose.
    My little Photoshop fantasy, a takeoff on the classic WAR double LP set:



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  20. Grant

    Grant Life is a rock, but the radio rolled me!

    In fact, the horn players wanted to do just that around 1974, but Peter Cetera and the producer rejected the idea. They sort of compromised on "Chicago VII".
     
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  21. RoyalScam

    RoyalScam Luckless Pedestrian

    Which is probably my favorite Chicago album...
     
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  22. slop101

    slop101 Guitar Geek

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    So. Cal.
    ...said no one ever?
     
  23. ohnothimagen

    ohnothimagen "Live music is better!"

    Location:
    Canada
    Speak for yerself, dude, got VII cranked up right now, "Aire", and Terry Kath's solo is kicking my ass all over the rec room. VII and CTA have always been my favourite Chicago albums.
     
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  24. dkurtis

    dkurtis sonoftheFather

    It does have a couple of Chicago's classics on it. (I've Been) Searchin' So Long and Wishing You Were Here are two essential Chicago songs from my High School and College dating life. They will always be reserved for the one girl I should have pursued harder. :doh:
    Please Jessup, do not remix it.
     
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  25. dkurtis

    dkurtis sonoftheFather

    The prophetic 29th post in this thread.
     
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