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Thanks very much to our server/bandwidth donor! Please take a moment to let him know that you appreciate his assistance: Please participate in the SOS Quick Poll at the bottom of this page. With enough support, perhaps the fans can communicate to Chicago their desire to PURCHASE ($$$) a legitimate copy of Stone of Sisyphus. If nothing else, it will demonstrate that the existence of this site is not cutting into potential future monetary compensation to Chicago Records or Rhino Records should they ever release it.
I'm not going to go into the history and origins of this recording. Chances are pretty good that if you're here, you already know the background on Chicago's Stone of Sisyphus album, also known as SOS. If you don't, check out some of the links lower down on this page. You won't find any annoying advertising or pop-up windows here. This site is 100% free to all visitors. I just want to clarify that I did not put this site up to make a few bucks, I receive no monetary gain in any way by administering this site, nor does the host donor who allows the files to be downloaded from his server. Chicago has tacitly approved the spread of Stone of Sisyphus "bootlegs" up to this point (at least publicly), and I have removed the potential anyone might have to make a few bucks when copying and shipping a cassette or CD, or trying to sell copies on eBay. Chicago's approval (or lack of obvious disapproval) at the spread of the copies of Stone of Sisyphus seems to support this site, since no one is making a dishonest buck with it. I will immediately take down this site should Chicago Records or Rhino Records request as such. I suspect that the members of Chicago might actually support this site, however, since the continued existence and popularity of the Stone of Sisyphus album, perpetuated by the continued existence of this site, can only serve to sustain (or maybe even increase) the potential pool of future buyers should this ever find its way onto a CD. Chicago/Rhino: Please see the results of the "SOS Quick Poll" near the bottom of this page. To explain myself, I don't really see this site as a bootleg issue. I feel that a bootleg is something people make and distribute to avoid paying for a product on the fair market. Since Chicago has apparently, for whatever reason, permanently shelved this album, it is impossible for any of us to buy an official print. No matter what we say or do, they show no interest or intent in changing their ways. Most Chicago fans would jump at the chance to purchase the Stone of Sisyphus CD if Chicago Records or Rhino Records would ever release it, even though many have already heard it via this site or obtained it some other way. However, no true Chicago fan should have to go to their grave without hearing this excellent work. Enough said. If you actually care what I think, click here for my own album review of Stone of Sisyphus.
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