The Box
Chicago · 2003
434 min · 105 tracks · jazz fusion · pop rock · soft rock
A vibrant collection blending rock, jazz, and pop, showcasing Chicago's eclectic musical evolution.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic journey with varied intensity reflective moments for introspective listening for long drives
- Context
- Released on July 22, 2003, The Box comes during a period when Chicago was celebrating its legacy while navigating changes in musical trends. This box set compiles their greatest hits and highlights, including tracks from their early years through the late '90s, marking a retrospective moment for the band after decades of influence in the adult contemporary and rock genres.
- If you like
- jazz fusion, pop rock, soft rock
The Box is an album by Chicago, released in 2003. A vibrant collection blending rock, jazz, and pop, showcasing Chicago's eclectic musical evolution. The Box is significant for encapsulating Chicago's extensive discography and commercial success, featuring multiple chart-topping singles that have become staples of classic rock radio. It serves as a comprehensive introduction to new fans while providing nostalgia for longtime listeners, reflecting the band's lasting impact on popular music and their ability to adapt over time. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Box sound like?
A vibrant collection blending rock, jazz, and pop, showcasing Chicago's eclectic musical evolution. Rooted in jazz fusion and pop rock.
What makes The Box by Chicago notable?
The Box is significant for encapsulating Chicago's extensive discography and commercial success, featuring multiple chart-topping singles that have become staples of classic rock radio. It serves as a comprehensive introduction to new fans while providing nostalgia for longtime listeners, reflecting the band's lasting impact on popular music and their ability to adapt over time. Released on July 22, 2003, The Box comes during a period when Chicago was celebrating its legacy while navigating changes in musical trends. This box set compiles their greatest hits and highlights, including tracks from their early years through the late '90s, marking a retrospective moment for the band after decades of influence in the adult contemporary and rock genres.
Who is The Box for?
The Box works well if you're into dynamic journey with varied intensity, reflective moments for introspective listening and for long drives.
How many songs are on The Box?
The Box has 105 tracks, running approximately 434 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Introduction 6:36
- 2 Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? Standout 3:20
- 3 Beginnings 6:27
- 4 Questions 67 and 68 5:01
- 5 Listen 3:24
- 6 South California Purples 6:11
- 7 I'm a Man 5:43
- 8 Movin' In 4:08
- 9 Wake Up Sunshine 2:32
- 10 Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon 7:02
- 11 Colour My World 3:02
- 12 To Be Free/Now More Than Ever 2:43
- 13 Fancy Colours 5:11
- 14 25 or 6 to 4 Standout 4:51
- 15 Poem for the People 5:31
- 16 It Better End Soon Movements 1, 3, 4 6:37
Disc 2
- 1 Loneliness Is Just a Word 2:37
- 2 Flight 602 2:48
- 3 Free 2:18
- 4 Mother 4:31
- 5 Lowdown 3:35
- 6 An Hour in the Shower 5:30
- 7 A Hit by Varèse 4:55
- 8 All Is Well 3:50
- 9 Saturday in the Park 3:55
- 10 Dialogue, Part I & II 7:12
- 11 Just You and Me 3:43
- 12 Something in This City Changes People 3:43
- 13 In Terms of Two 3:30
- 14 Feelin' Stronger Every Day 4:14
- 15 (I've Been) Searchin' So Long 4:30
- 16 Mongonucleosis 3:27
- 17 Wishing You Were Here 4:38
- 18 Call on Me 4:02
- 19 Happy Man 3:14
Disc 3
- 1 Harry Truman 3:01
- 2 Old Days 3:31
- 3 Brand New Love Affair, Part I & II 4:27
- 4 Never Been in Love Before 4:10
- 5 You Are on My Mind 3:12
- 6 Mama Mama 3:30
- 7 Hope for Love 3:03
- 8 Another Rainy Day in New York City 3:01
- 9 Gently I'll Wake You 3:33
- 10 If You Leave Me Now Standout 3:56
- 11 Mississippi Delta City Blues 4:40
- 12 Baby What a Big Surprise 3:04
- 13 Take Me Back to Chicago 5:15
- 14 Prelude (Little One) / Little One 6:35
- 15 Gone Long Gone 4:00
- 16 No Tell Lover 3:49
- 17 Alive Again 3:29
- 18 The Greatest Love on Earth 3:18
- 19 Little Miss Lovin' 4:36
- 20 Hot Streets 5:14
Disc 4
- 1 Street Player (single version) 4:24
- 2 Must Have Been Crazy 3:23
- 3 Manipulation 3:29
- 4 Thunder and Lightning 3:32
- 5 Song for You 3:42
- 6 The American Dream 3:17
- 7 Love Me Tomorrow 4:59
- 8 Chains 3:22
- 9 What You're Missing (single version) 3:31
- 10 Hard to Say I'm Sorry / Get Away 5:06
- 11 Stay the Night 3:48
- 12 We Can Stop the Hurtin' 4:11
- 13 Hard Habit to Break 4:43
- 14 Along Comes a Woman (single version) 3:46
- 15 You're the Inspiration 3:48
- 16 Good for Nothing 3:38
- 17 If She Would Have Been Faithful... 3:53
- 18 Forever 5:20
- 19 Will You Still Love Me? (single version) 4:11
- 20 Niagara Falls 3:42
Disc 5
- 1 Heart in Pieces 5:05
- 2 Look Away 3:59
- 3 What Kind of Man Would I Be? 4:19
- 4 I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love 3:56
- 5 We Can Last Forever 3:45
- 6 You're Not Alone (single version) 3:59
- 7 Hearts in Trouble (single version) 4:01
- 8 Only Time Can Heal the Wounded 4:39
- 9 You Come to My Senses 3:48
- 10 God Save the Queen 4:19
- 11 Chasin' the Wind 4:18
- 12 All the Years 4:16
- 13 Stone of Sisyphus 4:12
- 14 Bigger Than Elvis 4:31
- 15 Caravan 3:24
- 16 Here in My Heart 4:14
- 17 The Only One (single version) 4:38
- 18 All Roads Lead to You 4:17
- 19 Show Me a Sign 3:35
Disc 6
- 1 Backstage & Buildup 1:31
- 2 Now That You've Gone 4:55
- 3 Devil's Sweet 6:39
- 4 Saturday in the Park 3:54
- 5 Dialogue 5:58
- 6 End Credits 1:31
- 7 Intro 2:12
- 8 Must Have Been Crazy 3:18
- 9 Cat Pranks 0:29
- 10 Run Away 4:03
- 11 Street Player 6:15
Release Date
July 22, 2003
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
434 min 27 sec
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