Subtlety & Passion Robert Lamm

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  • Release Date: 10/07/2003
  • Sales Rank: 81,821
  • Label: BLUE INFINITY
  • UPC: 783707766720

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Subtlety & Passion

1LISTENI Could Tell You Secrets 4:21
2LISTENSomewhere Girl 4:47
3LISTENThe Mystery of Moonlight 4:24
4LISTENGimme Gimme 4:28
5LISTENAnother Sunday 3:59
6LISTENFor You, Kate 5:02
7LISTENIt's Always Something 3:39
8LISTENIntensity 3:50
9LISTENYou're My Sunshine Everyday 3:52
10LISTENYou Never Know the Story 4:11
11LISTENIt's a Groove, This Life 5:04

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Editorial Reviews

When prominent members of successful bands make solo albums, they tend to take one of two approaches: either they try to avoid sounding like the parent groups, or they don't. Robert Lamm, keyboardist and singer with Chicago, for the most part went the former route with his first three solo albums, and there was much validity to that, if only because the band's most identifiable style -- its horn sound -- was played by others. Lamm did bring his familiar strengths to his solo albums, particularly his direct, personal way with lyrics and his eclectic musical taste. But usually you wouldn't mistake a track from one of those albums for a Chicago recording. His fourth album, Subtlety & Passion, is a different story. Most of the tracks on it would fit easily onto a Chicago album, especially one of the band's LPs from the mid-'70s. One reason for this may be that some of the material originally was earmarked for a new Chicago album that did not see release. (Most of the bandmembers play on this disc.) But also, Lamm is deliberately looking back over his career, and he is using the Chicago style, complete with horns, to do so. "Another Sunday" could be a continuation of the Chicago hit "Saturday in the Park," "You Never Know the Story" laments the 1978 death of Chicago guitarist Terry Kath, and "Intensity" actually features Kath's guitar playing. As usual, Lamm trenchantly comments on the world around him in songs like "It's Always Something" and "Gimme Gimme" (the latter criticizing the entertainment industry's mania for giving itself awards), as he has before. And, in what should delight Chicago fans, he turns in songs that sound like the band in its early prime, notably leadoff track "I Could Tell You Secrets" and "The Mystery of Moonlight," either of which could have been a major hit if released in the '70s. But that is not to say that the album sounds dated. Rather, Lamm, who has sometimes used his solo albums to keep up with contemporary pop sounds, this time has made an album in his classic style. "Subtlety and passion have fallen out of fashion," he sings, but they remain his artistic goals, goals reached on the album of that name. William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide

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Robert Lamm revives the old Chicago sound, plus!by Anonymous

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February 05, 2005: Take me back to Chicago. That's what this CD does for you. It takes you back to the old Chicago sound and adds some new funky sounds along the way. This is GREAT! Robert even found an old Terry Kath solo and incorporated it. That blew me away! If you love Chicago, you'll love this one, too.

Chicago XXVII?by Anonymous

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January 14, 2004: To those of you that long for the "Chicago" sounds of early days with a "Today" twist, this is a must. This is the album "Chicago" fans have been waiting for. "Subtlety & Passion" is best album by any Chicago or Ex-Chicago member in years. The jazzy sounds of the horns in almost every cut are such a refreshing throw back to that wonderful earlier days of "Chicago", when the writing was filled with passion & political overtones. The only thing missing here is a little more "James Pankow" trombone. Lane, does a great job, but there is something about jimmy that is a definite part of the Chicago Brass sound. Every single cut on this album is a gem. "Another Sunday" is the best "Chicago" song in years. "Intensity" brings back the funk of "What's This World Comin' To". "Gimme Gimme" rocks much more than "Chicago" has rocked in years, and although the newer "Chicago" is great (check out the Christmas album), there is something about this album that brings back alot of memories of why I love this band so much. The crafty melodies & catchy hooks combined with the great "Brass" trademark is just about the best thing i could of asked for in a world full of meaningless & melodyless music. This album has not left my stereo since I got, & my mini disc copy goes with me everywhere. Thank you Robert for such a fulfilling album.

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