Boston - Boston

"Better music through science" was the Epic Records-coined slogan that Boston leader Tom Scholz hated, but this masterwork of studio-happy, high-school-parking-lot music earned it. Scholz fine-tuned his overdubbed guitar orchestra to a pitch that a thousand subsequent album-rockers couldn't resist. And why should they? Where the band's later records were hardly worthy of note, Boston pulls together classic after classic: "More Than a Feeling," "Peace of Mind," "Hitch a Ride." The pseudo-cosmic ambience invites scoffs as the year 2000 recedes into the past, but it's really just part of the disc's charm. Let it take you home tonight. --Rickey Wright Amazon.com

MY personal pick as greatest Debut Album of all-time

We ALL lost when we heard that Brad Delp decided to end his life not all that long ago. But when we want to reminisce with what I personally consider the greatest debut rock & roll record of all-time, all we need do is dust off the vinyl (or 8-track if you prefer...) and throw in this collection of absolutely incredible songs.

I know of NO other debut record where I really LOVE each and EVERY song. This record also has the distinction of being one of the biggest selling collections in history, not to mention the biggest selling debut to boot. While their subsequent releases never quite came close to the greatness of this selection (while 'Don't Look Back' was amazingly underrated) I find myself still turning the volume knob up every single time I hear pretty much any song begin from this album.

Being in radio, I have an interesting view of Boston having had the privilege of seeing them in concert (for free--one of THE major perks in this biz) to getting to play their songs on a regular basis for many, many years. But in all that time, never once have I become tired of hearing Brad's incredible vocals--which I honestly feel can stack up against virtually ANY singer in history--if you've seen them Live, you know what I'm talking about. Since Brad's death, the band has been in a tailspin wondering whether the band can even survive without him, and yet they have and went the same route that Journey did and recruited a new lead singer (who worked at Home Depot) off of You Tube. Whether or not he can fill Brad's shoes...? That remains to be seen, but I have high hopes full well knowing that even if this new guy is actually really good, nobody can take Brad Delp's place. NOBODY.

In short: Boston's Self-Titled debut album is as good as you will find anywhere, and the sales alone prove that to be true--but even better, the music has stood the test of time and not only still sounds great, but has managed to even improve a little with age...or maybe is that just me? October 10, 2008

Centerville, Ohio...1976

if by chance she's reading this...SHE KNOWS WHO SHE IS! "So many people have come and gone..." This, my friends...is the girl that got away. I confess, I am not worthy. For it is I, who severed the bond. Her star will shine so bright in my heart, until my last breath. "I pray...she knows..., I love her!".....
"WAY..."MORE THAN A FEELING"..............thanks...D.C.J.

"I shoulda married ya." October 10, 2008

Pretty Good Certianaly Not The Greatest Debut OF All time....

Boston another one of those "stadium rock" bands from the 70s that now a days are long broken up and or not touring and currently realising skimpy hits complimation cds for low prices(8.97, 6.97 or lower) anyways Boston's debut album is probaly there best album and the only one you need of them. Huge success when it came out and is one of those great debut albums that are hard too find but people look whats better, Are You Experienced by The Jimi Hendrix Experience a classic great rock album or Bostons first album. Puh leeze people come on and please comment on this review if you disagree otherwise. These guys had a few hits that are still popular today, "More Than A Feeling", etc. Over all a good album buy today October 5, 2008

Not only one of the TOP albums of 1976, but also one of THE BEST musical debuts of all time!!!

This album could almost be thought of as the soundtrack to America's Bicentennial, not coincidently in that it was released that same year. Any pop cultural review of 1976 would be incomplete without a mention of this powerful, stunning (and even patriotic-feeling!) musical debut from Tom Scholz, Brad Delp, Barry Goudreau, Fran Sheean, and Sib Hashian ---- the boys from Bean-Town.

Every song on here is a classic and this remasterd version of the original album sounds better than ever. Like the opening track, this whole collection of songs really is 'more than a feeling', it's a state of mind that listening to the cd takes you to. It's a natural mood lifter for me ; energizing, optimistic and purist in nature. I consider this debut by Boston to be the quintessential classic rock album of 1976.

The fact that Boston aren't as respected in the world of music as they should be may be borderline criminal, but don't make the mistake of ignoring or disregarding the impact they've had on music. After this debut, virtually ever heavy metal band that followed in the 80's copied some variation of the drums and percussion style that Boston originally designed and patented. Plus, Boston are musical pioneers and there's no doubt many of the young rock bands and musicians on the scene today owe their very existence as artists to Boston.

Besides, how many other bands out there can actually boast a graduate of M.I.T. in their lineup? Yes, that's right, Tom Scholz is a musical genius in the true sense of the word. He designed the first-ever, one-of-a-kind equipment used on this album's recording.

So take note, modern musicians and critics everywhere : even if you don't like Boston, show them the respect they deserve. September 17, 2008

absolute platinum

This album is by far the best work from this band. Granted, it is their first album of the five so far. 'Boston' showcases what makes the record companies stand up and say "That's what I'm talking about!" An album of this quality has everything it takes to beat any test. Songs that keep you listening from beginning to end, there's no skippng tracks here. If you've got an hour to kill, play this, and you won't be disappointed when, in three, you find out you left 'loop' on. All the rest just look pale in comparison to this master work. Don't Look Back Third Stage Walk On Corporate America September 13, 2008

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