The resurgence of Chicago-based in the mid- to late 1960s came with an entirely new breed of icons to bear the torch. Among them were the decidedly electric . Joining (guitar/vocals) and (piano) on the aptly titled are three alumni: (guitar), (drums), and leader (guitar). Further augmenting the personnel is 's (bass) and (drums) -- who cameos during the live finale. This all-star cast helps reclaim some of ' fire, which had been summarily doused on his previous outing -- a tasteless pseudo- disaster. The poorly executed scheme had been designed to introduce ' music to a younger and mostly white audience. In essence, is able to accomplish with musical integrity what couldn't through gimmickry. Additionally, the incorporation of the younger generation men solidified stature as one of the pre-eminent forces in Chicago to a decidedly fresh and underdeveloped audience. The disc is split between studio sides cut on April 21-23 and a half-hour live set. This performance, during the , was documented on the evening following the final day of studio recording. The event was held at in (where else?) Chicago. Simplifying the process is set list, which consists of exclusively vintage material. and drip with 's nasty languid electric and feature ' determined and energized vocals. On the up-tempo /rockers the nimble and lyrical guitar passages meld the distance between and the of . The 2001 remastered CD edition includes four additional studio sides issued here for the first time: Without question, the highlight of is the live performances which are incessantly fuelled by the explosive nature of the musicians on stage as well as the audience. and the two-part are the finest pieces on the album. They likewise rate among the most complimentary marriages of Chicago with . Of ' later recordings, it certainly got no better than the summit meeting heard on . Fans of ' true and natural showmanship, as well as enthusiasts of -based will find plenty to revisit. ~ Lindsay Planer