The Great Chicago Album Count: A Mystery More Baffling Than Who Put the "Bee" in "Bumblebee"
Ah, Chicago. The Windy City. City of Broad Shoulders. And, of course, the city that gave us a band with a discography as vast and fascinating as the unknown depths of Lake Michigan. But here's the real mystery, folks: just how many albums has Chicago released?
Hold onto your hats! Some sources will tell you it's a neat and tidy number, like 25 or 26. But is that the whole story? Is Chicago a band that plays by the rules? Absolutely not! They're musical rebels, constantly pushing the boundaries (and maybe our ability to keep track of their albums).
Cue the dramatic music... Because here's the thing: there are whispers, rumors even, of a secret Chicago album collection. A hidden vault filled with unreleased masterpieces, known only to a select few (probably including those sneaky bears that roam Millennium Park).
So, what's the real answer? Well, my friend, that's the beauty of it all. The true number of Chicago albums is out there, waiting to be discovered. Maybe it's 28, like some sources claim. Maybe it's a mind-blowing 40! Or perhaps the answer lies somewhere in between, shrouded in mystery like a perfectly aged Chicago deep dish pizza.
But hey, who cares about the exact number, right? The important thing is the music. Those soulful horns, those unforgettable vocals, those smooth trumpet solos that make you want to cruise down Lake Shore Drive in a convertible with the top down (wind in your hair optional). That's what Chicago is all about.
So next time you're puzzling over Chicago's album count, just crank up "25 or 6 to 4" and relax. The music may not reveal the answer, but it's a darn good way to pass the time.
(But seriously, it's probably around 26.)
