Yeah I remember those times when they were a real rock band and they were great. I read somewhere where they had an old feud with Rolling Stone magazine that was never resolved and this may be a reason they will not get consideration.
Very true, in fact the first song on Chicago VI was called “Critics Choice” that addressed it:
What do you want?
What do you want?
I’m givin’ everything I have
I’m even trying to see if there’s more
Locked deep inside
I’ll try, I’ll try
Can’t you see, this is me
What do you need?
What do you need?
Is it someone just to hurt
So that you can appear to be smart
And keep a steady job
Play god, play god
What do you really know
You parasite
You’re dynamite
An oversight
Misunderstanding what you hear
You’re quick to cheer
And volunteer
Absurdities, musical blasphemies
Oh Lord, save us all
What do you want?
What do you want?
I’m givin’ every thing I have
I’m even trying to see if theres more
Locked deep inside
I’ll try, I’ll try
Can’t you see, this is me