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Chicago 13 is the thirteenth album by American rock band Chicago and was released in 1979. The follow-up to Hot Streets, Chicago 13 is generally considered Chicago's least popular release, both critically and with fans. Its general lack of quality and bizarre performances and material are attributable to the mounds of Bolivian marching powder the band consumed during recording sessions. [citation needed]

Well aware that musical trends were evolving, with disco at its peak in 1979, Chicago and co-producer Phil Ramone went for a slick sound, placing the band into a late 1970s clubbing context. While at the time they felt they were moving on and exploring new areas, Chicago's move into that territory, especially "Street Player", was reviled by critics and bewildered the group's rapidly dwindling fanbase. While all band members would contribute to the songwriting (one of only two albums where this was the case, the other being Chicago VII), Robert Lamm and James Pankow's once-prolific songwriting had dwindled, while Peter Cetera was still gaining in momentum, singing most of the lead vocals.