Chicago XI

by Chicago

Chicago XI cover art

Marking the end of an era, this album is the final release to feature founding guitarist Terry Kath before his tragic accidental death early the following year. Continuing their incredibly lucrative pivot towards highly polished, horn-driven soft rock, the project heavily emphasizes romantic balladry, yielding the massive hit 'Baby, What a Big Surprise'. Kath's sudden passing would subsequently force a complete stylistic restructuring of the iconic ensemble.

Genres

  • Pop Rock
  • Pop Soul
  • Yacht Rock

Tracklist

  1. Mississippi Delta City Blues
  2. Baby, What a Big Surprise - Edit
  3. Till the End of Time
  4. Policeman
  5. Take Me Back to Chicago
  6. Vote for Me
  7. Takin' It on Uptown
  8. This Time
  9. The Inner Struggles of a Man
  10. Prelude (Little One)
  11. Little One
  12. Wish I Could Fly
  13. Paris