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Idk if it's more than a feeling, but its a solid feeling. Prob would rate higher if everything wasn't so overplayed on this album. Def has a lot of fun riffs still
Classic
As soon as this album started, I thought it sounded like a million songs I’d heard before. The longer I listened to it, the more it seemed like this may have inspired a lot of knock offs. Music sounded somewhat generic but the instrumentals and vocals were good and the individual songs on the album were pretty unique. Pleasantly surprised.
It was a great album. It is a compact and short album but each song brings a new sound to the experience. I really liked it and I saved it to my Apple Music!! Definitely will listen again
awesome opening song! Liked the longer songs too. Really impressed that this came out in 1976?!??
wow
Amazing
Progressive and different from the american 70's sound. It should be listen at least once...
Fun but they all sounded the same
One of the best rock albums of all time, incredible debut.
Ihan jees. Tuskin jää soittoon. Silti 3,5/5.
Syns det e gøy!
Lyden av bowlinghall. Det e jo slettes ikke så ille. Svak firer.
Based on my research, here is an in-depth review of **Boston**'s self-titled debut album, released on August 25, 1976. --- ## Overview Boston's debut stands as one of the most remarkable success stories in rock history. Recorded primarily in Tom Scholz's basement studio over several years while he worked as a Polaroid engineer, the album became the best-selling debut LP in US history at the time, eventually achieving 17× platinum status with over 20 million copies sold worldwide . It remained the best-selling debut album for over a decade until Guns N' Roses' *Appetite for Destruction* surpassed it . --- ## Production & Recording The album's production story is legendary. Tom Scholz, an MIT graduate with a master's degree in engineering, built his own recording equipment and spent years meticulously crafting the sound in his Watertown, Massachusetts basement . When Epic Records signed the band, they insisted on recording in professional Los Angeles studios. Scholz and producer John Boylan executed an elaborate deception: they sent the other band members to Los Angeles to "hang out" in the studio while Scholz recorded virtually all the backing tracks at home, then shipped the tapes west for vocals and mixing . The production cost only a few thousand dollars—a fraction of the hundreds of thousands typically spent on major label albums at the time . Scholz played nearly all instruments (guitar, bass, keyboards, drums on some tracks) and engineered everything himself . The band famously claimed **no synthesizers were used** on the album—all "space age" effects were created using guitars and Scholz's homemade devices . The resulting "Boston sound" combined: - **Crystal-clear, layered vocal harmonies** inspired by The Left Banke - **Classically-influenced, heavily layered guitar parts** drawing from the Kinks, Yardbirds, and Blue Cheer - **Dynamic shifts between acoustic and electric guitars**, a technique Scholz adapted from classical music composition --- ## Music & Composition The album consists mainly of songs written years before recording. The tracklist features: | Song | Highlights | |------|------------| | **"More Than a Feeling"** | The immortal opener. The iconic guitar riff (derived from "Louie Louie") and wistful lyrics about nostalgia and lost love. Brad Delp's vocals are "keening, heaven-ascending" | | **"Peace of Mind"** | Commentary on work/life balance with powerful harmonies and shifting dynamics—soft acoustic intro explodes into electric riffing | | **"Foreplay/Long Time"** | A two-part epic. "Foreplay" is a space-age instrumental on organ and clavichord with rapid triplet arpeggios; "Long Time" provides the perfect payoff with soaring vocals | | **"Rock & Roll Band"** | Ironic opener to Side 2—ironic because Boston wasn't really a band yet when recorded. Features original drummer Jim Masdea | | **"Smokin'"** | Upbeat boogie in the Grand Funk vein, featuring a long jam dominated by Scholz's organ work | | **"Hitch a Ride"** | A beautiful, haunting ballad. Acoustic verses build to one of the finest dual-tracked guitar solos in rock history. Lyrics about escape have been interpreted as potentially darker | | **"Something About You"** | Solid arena rock with strong hooks | | **"Let Me Take You Home Tonight"** | The only song written by Brad Delp rather than Scholz; a country-tinged love song | --- ## Lyrics & Themes The lyrics on *Boston* are generally **straightforward and accessible** rather than poetic or complex . The themes include: - **Nostalgia and lost love** ("More Than a Feeling"—inspired by "Walk Away Renee" by The Left Banke) - **Work-life balance and escaping corporate drudgery** ("Peace of Mind") - **Romantic passion and escape** ("Hitch a Ride," "Let Me Take You Home Tonight") - **Rock and roll as liberation** ("Rock & Roll Band," "Smokin'") Brad Delp's vocal delivery elevates the material significantly. Critics note that while the lyrics may be simple, Delp "channels power & command" and extracts "far, far more than other vocalists would" from the words . His double-tracked harmonies and ability to shift from gentle restraint to full-throated power became the band's signature . --- ## Influence & Legacy *Boston* arrived at the height of disco dominance and provided a desperately needed shot of powerful melodic rock . Its influence is profound: - **Pioneered the "corporate rock" sound** that influenced Journey, Styx, Foreigner, and Van Halen - **Demonstrated that home recording could compete with major studios**, inspiring countless DIY musicians - **Established the template for 1970s arena rock**: massive hooks, pristine production, and anthemic choruses designed for FM radio and stadiums - **"More Than a Feeling"** remains one of rock's most enduring songs—Nirvana would later repurpose its riff for "Smells Like Teen Spirit" The album has been included on numerous "essential albums" lists and is considered a landmark of 1970s rock . --- ## Pros & Cons ### **Pros:** | Aspect | Assessment | |--------|------------| | **Production Innovation** | Groundbreaking home studio achievement; the "Boston sound" changed rock guitar recording forever | | **Melodic Craft** | Some of the most enduring hooks in rock history—"More Than a Feeling," "Peace of Mind," and "Long Time" are permanent classics | | **Vocal Performance** | Brad Delp's vocals are technically flawless and emotionally resonant; his harmonies remain unmatched | | **Guitar Tone** | Scholz's layered, harmonized guitar solos and "space age" effects created a signature sound that influenced generations | | **Accessibility** | Every track works as a standalone piece; the album plays like a greatest hits collection | | **Dynamic Range** | Expert use of soft/loud dynamics and acoustic/electric contrasts keeps the listener engaged | ### **Cons:** | Aspect | Assessment | |--------|------------| | **Formulaic Elements** | Some tracks ("Something About You," "Smokin'") follow predictable arena rock templates that can feel repetitive | | **Lyric Simplicity** | The words are generally functional rather than profound; "Let Me Take You Home Tonight" features cringe-worthy sexual euphemisms | | **Lack of Spontaneity** | The meticulous production eliminates "happy accidents" or raw energy; everything is calculated and precise | | **"Foreplay" Section** | The instrumental intro to "Foreplay/Long Time" has been criticized as "bombastic" and dated progressive rock pretension | | **Inauthentic Band Image** | The "band" was essentially Scholz's studio project; the group was assembled after recording to satisfy label demands | | **Side 2 Drop-off** | Some critics find the final two tracks ("Something About You," "Let Me Take You Home Tonight") weaker than the opening six | --- ## Verdict *Boston* is a landmark achievement that perfectly captures the tension between artistic perfection and rock authenticity. Tom Scholz's engineering genius created a sound that was simultaneously massive and pristine, while Brad Delp's vocals provided the human soul. The album succeeds because it unapologetically embraces its ambitions: every song aims for anthemic glory, and most achieve it. Critics who dismiss it as "corporate rock" or over-produced miss the point—this was the sound of an auteur working outside the system, using homemade equipment to outshine million-dollar studios. While the lyrics may not challenge the listener and some tracks follow familiar patterns, the execution is so flawless that the album transcends its potential limitations. **Final Assessment:** A nearly perfect debut that defined 1970s arena rock and remains essential listening nearly 50 years later. The cons are real but vastly outweighed by the consummate craft on display.
Foreplay/Long Time is a forever classic. I have nostalgic attachment to this album and still think it's a dang good piece of art.
Really good album. It has damn all their hits and I feel like I'd heard every song except one multiple times before from radio play, etc. I liked the overall energy of the album.
When my wife was pregnant with our eldest, she got a chance to be the Sunday Night Star on 97.1 WDRV (The Drive) in Chicago, where you pick a playlist and be the DJ for an hour. A perk of this we didn't expect was two free tickets to see Jefferson Starship (?!?) and Boston (!) in Rosemont. Boston opened with "Rock n' Roll Band" and the lead singer then said, "Who wants to hear some songs from our latest record?" The largely middle age crowd gave a few polite, tepid bits of applause. Then he grinned and said, "Now who wants to hear from songs from our FIRST record?" and the crowd went nuts. The A-side of this record is impeccable. All three of the first songs are undeniable, kick-ass rock classics. My personal favorite may be "Foreplay/Long Time" because I feel like the first half's crescendo of guitars, keys, and effects eventually sounds like, well, a barrage of lasers from the rock n' roll alien spaceships on the cover. I also love the main acoustic riff and especially the electrified version before the outro. Your preferences may vary, but they are all absolute bangers. The trouble is that those three songs are by far the peak not just of the album but the entirety of Boston's work. To be sure, the rest of the album is pretty damn good, especially "Rock n' Roll Band," as well as a couple of the later hits, but nothing touches that A-side. There are legends about this album with the one guy who plays everything recording it at his home studio, and it's kind of hard to believe but is apparently true. This record sounds so good, so crisp, without seeming too overproduced. A marvel. It's not deep, it's just a fun as hell, 70s as hell rock record, and actually far cleaner and more earnest than most (yesterday I listened to AC/DC, by contrast). I imagine they were all set for life from this record alone, and as well they should be.
It was okay. Kinda grew on me
So associated with the 70’s and the movies and shows that try to capture that time period. Pretty solid listen but it’s hard to listen to it without evoking other entertainment at this point.
Way more enjoyable than I anticipated! Not usually my cup of tea with this kind of rock but it was excellent.
i really loved this one. upbeat, consistent, and consists of enough songs that i already know of which i love
This has several classics. Album is kinda same type song. All remind me of China run. Great album though.
The front half is loading with big hits. No filler. Love the vocal harmonies and instrumentals. 4/5.
"Let them leave you up in the air/ Let them brush your rock and roll hair/ Let the good times roll" Variety: 3 Adequacy: 5 Listenability: 5 Uniqueness: 3 Emotionality: 2 = 3.6 rounded up to a 4 INTRO I think this is the first one of these where I can say the review was written in my head before I even pressed play on track one. For people of a certain age, no matter your musical proclivities, this here represents your childhood. Yes it came out in 1976, but this was EVERYWHERE, or a LONG time. Without even looking it up I can tell you this must have sta yed on the charts for years. No matter what phases I went through, or what new challenging music I discovered along the way, this has always been comfort food music to me. Even when I really didn't want it to be. Even deep into grunge and metal there was no denying the epic hooks and big sound. Even Kurt Cobain could not escape the gravity well of that massive sound ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvmuVvb_zO4). This will largely be going through the motions, but I can't say it'll be a chore in the slightest. THE TRACKS Side One "More Than a Feeling" - The legend goes that this guy recorded the whole thing ( aside from vocals) in his dingy, tiny basement, which cost a few grand at most while the record companywere paying through the nose for a professional studio he never used. I hope he got to pocket all of that dough, cause he deserves it. Wracking my brain right now to think of a better opening track to an album of this era, and maybe I'm forgetting some obvious ones, but this is pure gold. Enough has been written about how great this sounds prodiction so I won't add my two cents other than to just wholeheartedly nod away while it fades out. When you start at such a high note, the only possibly direction you could go is down, right? Right? "Peace of Mind" - Well, ok. It's not "MOre Than a Feeling" but it's close. And probably heard it almost as much on the radio growing up. Constant. Radio. Play. And still never get sick of it. And feels like such a continuation. And so many bands tried to imitate this sound, some more successful than others. I think even that Rush in their 80s pop mode even tried to capitalize on this sound. Listen to that "take a look ahead" section breakdown and tell me that didn't launch a thousand mediocre 80s arerna rock bands. "Foreplay/Long Time - This was always the weird one for me. As proggy as this album gets maybe with that opening. I can imagine the Alan Parsons Project furiously scribbling notes for their Eye in the Sky album just based on those first two and a half minutes. Then the guitar kicks in and we're sailing on that distant... uh, highway? Ok whatever, nobody is here for the deep lyrics of Boston. This stuff is platitudes and "Hang in There" poster-level material at best. We're here for when the acoustic section drops so we can start clapping and then cheer when it gets loud again. If you're not tapping your fingers on the desk or steering wheel when the drums and vocals drop out, I'm not sure there's much that be done for you. If I had one criticism of this it would be the guitar nonsense at around 6:00. But blink and we're back in it. I should also note that this point that I generally don't care for fade outs in rock songs, but three in a row here and can't say I'm bothered. Side two "Rock & Roll Band" - This is as close as this album comes to an inessential track. I can't find too much fault here other than it's NOT one of the prior three songs. Also, Rush's "Spirit of the Radio" is just this but better, down to the cheesy piped in crowd noises. "Smokin'" - And it then drops a groove that hangs pretty dang well with your 70s southern rock bands as well. Can't tell if this is a pastiche of that stuff or not, but it reminds me of the generic Deep Purple meets Allman Bros sound that so many bands from the mid 70s but in a good way. The organ here goes a little sideways, but can't say I'm not down for that all-time boogie rock guitar line. "Hitch a Ride" - The weed has kicked in and now it's time to ride that mellow vibe. But not too mellow. Dark horse pick for best guitar work on the album. Not as iconic as some of the other stuff, but especially from around 3:00 in... beautiful. "Something About You" - Feels like a reprise to everything that's come before. Says something that even one of the lesser known tracks here is prime arena sing-a-long material. I can imagine the thunderous crowd at the end of this. "Let Me Take You Home Tonight" - They only real attempt at a "love song" we get on here, and probably the most cliched souding one as well. This one has probably aged the worst, and instead of sounding like the far off future of ... 1982, this instead fits squarely in the 1976-1978 of "Afternoon Delight", "Reminiscing", and "Dance With Me". Though to be fair the end rocks out a bit more than any of those. HIGHLIGHTS - An album full of them - Hooks, hooks, and more hooks - "Smokin'" is the clear highlight of side two though LOWLIGHTS - Huh? What are you talking about? I guess if I HAVE to pick some stuff... - "Rock & Roll Band" - "Let Me Take You Home Tonight" FINAL THOUGHTS This guy pretty much invented how the 80s sound in my brain. While the album remains a perennial great, I still can't claim that it's a favorite or that there aren't 100 albums ahead if it at anytime in the queue. If I hear a track form this, I'm usually not gonna change the channel. I might even sit in the parking spot and wait out the end of the song before going inside to buy groceries. The worst thing I can say about it is it's a grilled cheese and tomato soup meal for me. Will never get old, and it's highly comforting. But it's no steak dinner. I hope to see plenty of those on the list. Also, while the whole thing feels tightly glued together, that second half suffers the tiniest bit in comparison of the blisteringly great the first half. PLAYLIST ALTERATIONS - "Rock & Roll Band" will always remain my least favorite track. Eh, sure, we can leave this off. - "Let Me Take You Home Tonight" would be no great loss either. Still not gonna skip it if it comes on the radio though.
“I lost myself in a familiar song. I closed my eyes and I slipped away.” Every track ended with a booming radio voice declaring “This is Classic Rock!” Was that just me? Hell Yeah! Seriously, one of the load bearing pillars of 1970s rock that was already classic when I was old enough to start listening to music on the radio. I came of age in the MTV era though so I have limited nostalgia for Boston. Still, this album rocks. The first side is 100% top tracks. “More than a Feeling” will take you away. There’s a reason the cover has a spaceship. And “Peace of Mind” is the perfect companion track to bridge to the top shelf classic that is “Forplay/Longtime.” Second half of the album is a slight dip in enjoyment for me but only as compared to side one. All in all, it made for the perfect Friday drop.
In the past I’ve never been a fan of arena rock or this style of “rock n roll”, so I’ve always counted Boston and their debut out. Listening through it’s hard to deny the expertly meticulous layering of guitars and vocal harmonies throughout. Brad Delps vocals cut through the walls of guitar, parallel thirds dance out between lead guitars, every song seems to contain at least 5 diving pick scrapes and each acoustic guitar is recorded warmly and intimately. Listening to this record in 2026 it’s overshadowed by the endless mimicry that spun out obnoxiously corny hair metal and hard rock anthems that serve to populate beer commercials, frat parties and Marvel movie fight scenes. The style spun out of this era is my least favorite innovations in music; ignorant, misogynistic, testosterone fueled rock that was used to prop up the homophobia and racism of the “disco sucks” movement. This album existed before all that and it’s hard not to feel the heart behind it shine through. Every obnoxiously xeroxed style in music that gets more ridiculous with each imitation always started with someone chasing something no one had done before just for the love of music, I can hear now how this record is one of them.
Insane to think this was created by just two dudes in a basement. Practically every song is a staple of classic rock radio, and for good reason.
Good
This album has it all: an organ solo, walls of amps cranked all the way up, catchy riffs, catchy lyrics, and soaring melodies. The first of only two albums they would release, this album starts hard and doesn't let up for the next 38 minutes.
i'm not gonna pretend like boston is some groundbreaking genre-defying act... but they're a bop and i enjoy it. and honestly... most of the groundbreaking genre-defying acts on here are absolute shite music that makes me want to vomit.
4 only because of the first song
A 70s hard rock classic. I was 3 years old in 1976 when this was released, so I can't say the 70s is my era necessarily (that's the 80s/90s). But I'm old enough to remember those 70s vibes and Boston's debut certainly conveys them perfectly.
It is hard to rate this album it s a good album but it almost shoots itself in the foot by starting the album with more than a feeling and never being able to get close to how great that song is for the rest of the album making it a little disappointing. But the rest of the album is solid and very enjoyable I think for me that makes it just shy of the top mark.
I was reading up on this and at one point I see how Rolling Stone explained the sound as "sophisticated progressive structures" and yes, absolutely. If we want to make it absolutely accurate, crystal clear masculine vocals, acoustic/electric guitar meshing, and power metal beginnings. Listening to this and understanding how it came to fruition makes me really appreciate Tom Scholz. It's an easy listen, the progressive instrumental bits making the highlights happen for me, so Foreplay is the record's peak for me, someone who appreciates prog more than power. This is the perfect experience if you're trying to edge someone onto more progressive bands. Skipping from this to Rush makes sense, for example, and it has a much more radio-friendly sound. 3.9/5
Just good, fun, classic rock.
Good classic rock album, good chord progressions, some awesome keyboard and guitar solos, a go-to classic rock album in my opinion
Strongs start and doesn't overstay its welcome
This album is just pure good, old school heavy rock.
It was a fun album. I was torn between 3 and 4 stars but went with 4. I so associate Boston with classic rock radio I figured I was grading on that curve.
Meticulous crafted, every harmony, guitar, and organ in the right place. Might be too cheesy for some, but quintessential arena rock for me.
An absurdly confident debut packed with massive hooks and pristine guitars. A bit cheesy at times, but the songwriting and sound are so strong it hardly matters
So good always.
Solid 70s rock album. There's some hits on here and the rest of the record holds up too, though it is all kind of one-note. They hit on a formula/sound and they stuck with it
Not great, not terrible. 4 stars because it reminds me of my uncle's CD collection displayed on a CD stand in his living room. I can't prove it, but I'm almost sure this album used to be there.
Wow. Kind of groaned when this popped up but it was quite a surprise. It could have been a greatest hits with the bangers on it. Some good music but some of it blends in terms of sound which is why it’s not a 5. Oh and love the duration - I feel like today it would be twice as long!
Pleasant, like fine wine that has been left uncorked for a while. ★★★★
This is one of those classic albums I've never heard but I have. There are only 8 tracks on this album, but I've heard seven of them regularly on classic rock radio since I could ride in a car. I know every single song except the last. And there's a reason for that - these are great rock-pop songs! The guitar is the star here, but what's really selling this for me is Brad Delp, the singer. His vocals are absolutely stunning. What range and tone this guy has! If there's a criticism I have it's that the signature guitar tone gets a bit tiring after a while. But that's about it. A wonderful debut album with a great story and great tunes. FOUR STARS
The first half of this is incredible even after hearing all of these songs my entire life. Truly timeless. Second half slows down and gets a little samey but still tight. Favorite Song: Rock and Roll Band
3.5/5
Clásico
An album from my childhood. Even after all these years, More Than a Feeling and Foreplay/Long Time still make me smile.
Esas guitarras me dan años de vida>>>>>>> corta
What a debut album. Very good stuff.
Never intentionally listened to Boston before, that is fuckkng good, need to listen to the discography!
Cheesy but great
No es de mi estilo, por lo que me costó mucho escucharlo y disfrutarlo, aún así, podría decir que está bueno!
This album rips from beginning to end, a true classic. Remarkable riffs, more hooks than a tackle box, and a howling Hammond. Should have kept their original name (Mother's Milk). But it still falls short of the absolute best (4.5).
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would.
Surpreendido por ter gostado, tem logo uma música bem conhecida e não fazia ideia. Fácil de ouvir. Guardado.
Det va nesten uventa gøy, fornøyelige greier. Ikke sånt æ hadde hørt på til vanlig, men man blir jo på en måte full av entusiasme av å høre på det, så det e ganske fint likevel.
Once more many songs are too long. However More than A feeling is an all-time banger, foreplay/along time is pretty good even though it is too long. I feel like Homer driving the kids in the car being like Don't stop The rocking.
More than a feeling and Long time were both great, the rest also totally cromulent
Solid dad rock, enjoyable and didn't wanna turn it off. Hard to dislike this
Surely must be one of the least exciting band names there are? Thought this was a pretty cool record. Opening track ‘More Than a Feeling’ is a clear 5 star song, and follow-up ’Peace of Mind’ is also good. Everything about the album feels tight and well done. Singing is good, guitar playing is great, and the record just sounds proper overall. It lies just on the border of being dad rock to me, but manages to stay on the right side of the line. While some tracks are really cool, there is also a feeling of it needing to get a bit more dirty to really impress me. Just feels a bit kosher somehow. Anyways, think this lands itself a weak 4.
This era was really the worst time for naming bands. Is there anything more boring than naming your band after a city or country? Boston, Chicago, America, Japan... It's just so uninspired. Luckily, the music is better than the name. "More Than a Feeling" is a classic and essential to any classic rock education. It was also the only Boston song I could name beforehand. There were quite a few other good tracks, though. "Peace of Mind" and "Rock & Roll Band" stood out as well. The music sounds well-produced and tight (sometimes a bit too polished, maybe). I enjoyed the record, and it brought back good memories of hanging out with a friend who only listens to this type of classic rock. I'm going to settle on a weak 4. Meat-and-potatoes rock.
Really cool, that’s some good old rock n roll baby. 8.5/10
Fine listen. Not something I'll come back but appreciated the guitar and the classics.
Geweldig album, net geen 5 sterren
Every one of these songs is a hit, and I’ve heard each one several times growing up on classic rock. It’s peak 70’s rock…but that’s one of the problems for me as that’s not one of my favorite genres. Overall, still a great album, though.
I've heard "More Than A Feeling" more times than I can count, but this is probably not a unique experience. Boston is everywhere. However, despite even listening to this album numerous times in the past, I feel like I'm just now giving Boston a fair chance. Having found a fondness for Thin Lizzy, Boston is not as far flung a proposition as they may have been for me at another time in my life. They sound like the 70's; power rock guitars harmonizing and all. The organ playing on this is actually phenomenal, too! Yes, there's a lot about Boston that initially comes off as corny, but that may actually be part of their charm. Before Boston's music was car commerical/bar/classic rock radio fodder, it was the stuff off road-trips, bonfires, first kisses, beer-soaked summers, and freedom. There's a lot of optimism on this record, and that's refreshing. These are just good time jams. Fuck it, 4 stars! Highlights: pretty much the whole record. It's a vibe thing.
Classic. Several big hits here.
great start to an album; Peace of Mind is such a jam; 4 stars for me
not mine but they did an absolute superbanger
Pretty much my style when it comes to rock. Very solid reference !
Before: I really don't even need to listen to the first 5 songs. I'd give it a solid 5 based on them but the overall quality does kind of peter out towards the end. I'm actually not much of a fan of this genre. This album is the only one of this style of music that I like enough to give at least a 4 in that realm. I have "More Than a Feeling" ranked as my number 1 song from 1976, followed by "Dancing Queen" by ABBA, and "Girlfriend" by The Modern Lovers, then "Stich in Time" by Anthony Moore, and "I'm Straight" by The Modern Lovers at number 5. For albums, I have T. Rex's "Futuristic Dragon" and The Modern Lovers' "The Modern Lovers" tied for 1st, followed by Boston's "Boston", Lou Reed's "Coney Island Baby", and ABBA's "Arrival", at 3, 4, & 5. During: 5 More Than A Feeling 4 Peace Of Mind 5 Foreplay/Long Time 4 Rock & Roll Band 4 Smokin' 3 Hitch A Ride 2 Something About You 1 Let Me Take You Home Tonight ---------------------------------------- 3.5 AVERAGE After : I'm giving it a 4. It would most likely be in my 1001 essential albums list as well.
Love their melodies. Fun classic rock.
what an opener if you told me this album was made in 2003 i probably would believe you at first i liked it more than i thought i would. which is better than i can say for most of the albums on this list. 4 stars?
Obviously 'More Than A Feeling' is an absolute banger. Surprisingly the rest of the album kinda holds up (Not on the same level as the opener though obviously). The album doesn't outstay it's welcome and is varied enough to end satisfyingly. I feel like it's a CD you'd stick on just to hear the first song and then leave on anyway because it's just that dang good ol cheesy rock. It is very cheesy 70s but we like a bit of cheese don't we. An album you cannot go wrong on.
Overall this seems like pretty by-the-books, inoffensive classic rock, but I really don't have a bad thing to say about the record. Just nice, easy listening with very few faults. 4/5
Love the instrumentation like the bass and drums. Perfect for long road trips, windows down blasting in the car. A bit repetitive lyrics, but good melodies.
Bring back 105.8 Virgin Radio
More 5 then 4 Stars
So many good songs on this album. And it felt like it never stopped, even when songs were no longer familiar
Insane three track start to this album. Do enjoy me some good Foreplay.
I wanted to give this a 5, I almost did, I'm not QUITE there. Probably a 4.5 for me, but it's hard to think of a better opening 3 songs in the annals of classic rock. Tom Scholz was an avowed studio nerd and the production is just so high quality (perhaps this is a detriment for some, I love a lot of shiny and overproduced music from this era). The multitracked guitars, the vocal harmonies, many parts of this are perfect for what they were trying to achieve. The intro to Foreplay is one of the all-time great rock intros for my money. There's a few low moments, I think when they are trying to be too "authentic" rock and roll or bluesy is when it goes off the rails a bit. Overall a great listen despite knowing most of this already, it was fun to revisit.
Very decent. Cheesy af and so dated now but I constantly try to remind myself that many of the albums here of the 20th century were truly working off a blank canvas, coming up with a new and innovative sound. I don't know if Boston specifically was that band who were instrumental in this cheesy, jammy, energetic but measured style of rock, but I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt. Specifically what I love about this album is that this a band who GET dynamics. Similar to Rolling Stones, how they jammed around ideas for long periods without ever feeling boring because people know when to drop down, when to drop out, when to drop in, when to drop a fucking slick ass organ solo. Album tapers off towards end, last couple tracks aren't so great. 7 / 10 Best track/s: More Than A Feeling, Foreplay / Long Time
For a debut album, not too shabby. This could have definitely been a best-of album as well. Good stuff.
Classic rock at its best!
The engineering and musical genius of Tom Scholz, which announces itself w a signature guitar sound, is enough to make this a compelling record. But the songs themselves are also just singable and catchy and are a high point for arena rock.
As others have said, this album starts of super strong and then slowly kind of fades but damn those hits really hit.
This album is a 5-Star if you don’t flip it over. The A-Side plays like a greatest hits album. The B-Side was weak. But not Bostons fault…
This album has some all time great songs. Really on the fence for a 5
Best Song: Smokin' Not the biggest Boston fan but this album is pretty much their greatest hits. 4/5.
A fun album with some brilliant guitar playing although not much variety across the tracks.
Underbart ös med extra lök! Plus för hur väl omslaget speglar hur det låter.
Hell yeah!!
omg vilken fredagsfeeling!!! det var otroligt att lämna min arga älskade dotter på föris för att få uppleva 30 min frihet på väg till jobbet och lyssna på det här!
This is just straight heat throughout the whole album. Of course, More Than a Feeling is the best song on the album, but it maintains that level of just fun rock. Perfect album for a road trip, or for me, some Wii Sports.
Great classic rock album.
The album was really good. I was just happy the whole time listening to this album. Each song is banger not one miss.
More than more than a feeling ? Yes but it is the basic bitch of rock and roll . I actually enjoyed this more than I expected. Even if it as little too American , a little too white and straight down the line it’s very well executed. The problem is this sound became a formula for MOR rock that followed , but that is not he fault if this album. It’s rockier than I thought it would be but still only at a deep purple level on an arbitrary heavy scale I just made up.
Great album! The pop melodies choir fix well with the exciting hair metal addition. Great overall album with fun guitar solos. Loved the early anthem feel to make way for the next groups.
Every song (no exaggeration) is a hit that we’ve all heard countless times. What a crazy track list. What an accomplishment. I think it’s a solid 4.0/5.0.
Grew up on this album without knowing that I grew up on this album.
Boston came out swingin'. What a debut.
I had this as 3, but then I listened again, and it's a tight 40 minutes, creates an entire genre of music, has a decent range, a cool backstory with the endless tinkering of its maestro Tom Scholz, and it's not More Than A Feeling's fault that its been played 140% more than it should over the last 40 years. American Idiot you can't divorce from its moment, but Boston is timeless, so screw it, 4 it is.
It was a fun listen, and maintained the same mood/sound throughout which means if you are liking the vibe it's perfect. Otherwise it's a bit repetitive. I oscillated between the two, but it's definitely a good 70's bush party album
81/100. A really solid rock record. It definitely peaks with the opening track, which is hard to top, but the rest of the album holds up better than it sometimes gets credit for. Listening to this always gives me a strong sense of nostalgia. It has that classic, feel good rock sound that instantly puts you in a certain time and place.
The minutes after this popping up as my next album is the most desperate minutes I ever encountered. Reason 1: i have a list of albums which are approaching anniversaries of multiples of 10 along with their release date so that i can listen to them on the release date. and this is on the list and im not supposed to listen to it until 8/25. Reason 2: my moot is a masshole… no, a resident of the state of Massachusetts. And like every other people i think that the only city in MA is Boston. wait a minute I also consider Lincoln as a city. cause im a tmbg fan and the two Johns of the band hailed from Lincoln. also idk. but my moot actually don’t live in boston. According to my inference he might live in somerville. like, he never said where he live online due to privacy. The problem is that I think that anything related to MA is also related to my moot and automatically carries more meaning that it did and it makes the whole thing funny and I began to feel desperate. also good news: the first problem is solved cause I fucking flipped a coin and goes “if it landed on tail im gonna listen to it today” and it landed on tails. let’s listen to this asap before my moot wake up. im in east asia and he’s american hence the time difference. my moot is offline. looks like he's away from the screen and happily touching grahs. its only 9am est so actually idk. back to the album itself. its just... average. not that memorable. but quite nice. aor at its peak, not that cheesy and have some really good parts. kinda cheesy but also kinda technical. songwritings are both good and bad. its perfectly average. since my "average" is erm... 3.5, im just gonna give it a 3.5. round it up to a 4 for the band’s efforts and my moot.
Sometimes in the music world, you see a band or artist show up onto the scene with a debut album that everybody just adores, only for them to never receive that much praise for an album again. That's not to say that any of these artists never made a good or even a great album afterwards, but you do see it happen. Nas, The Strokes, Pearl Jam, Patti Smith, Liz Phair, Weezer (arguably), you get the idea. And arguably right at the top of the "bands/artists whose discography gets overshadowed by their debut" food chain sits Boston. This album is legendary! This thing is practically just a greatest hits album pretending to be a debut! Is it perfect? No. I think the A-Side is noticeably stronger than the B-Side, though the B-Side is still pretty good. But those opening songs? Oh boy, they're great. "More Than A Feeling" is just the best. I don't even need to elaborate on that. "Peace of Mind" and "Foreplay/Long Time" are super cool as well. It's kind of crazy to see this level of praise directed at an album that is very much so "arena rock" seeing as those kinds of albums rarely see persistent critical praise. But you know what? I think Boston deserves it! The instrumentation here is pretty great. The synth lines and guitar riffs are just cool, okay? This album is cool. It's not super complex or anything. Lyrically speaking, the album is a fairly standard rock affair. But the execution and consistency are really things to appreciate. Admittedly, I think "dad rock" is starting to lose some of its appeal to me for reasons that I don't think are because of this list, so I don't think I can go all the way for a 5/5. However, I can definitely see why others would. This is a hit machine right here, and there's a reason why its legacy has persisted over time. Great stuff. High 4/5.
7/10 A whole lot of fun, but not a lot of soul. It rocks, but is lyrically shallow and it gets a little tiresome, but overall it's a fine slice of American rock
Classic American rock and roll. Not a go-to for me, but I enjoyed it b
Listened while taking the train to the ICA w claire for the holiday. Boston in Boston was so fun
Second time for this album and still really like it. Big, bombastic power-pop rock, fun songs. Just a really fun album to listen to.
iconic.
This is such a fun album! The vibes are impeccable all the way though. It's one of my dad's favorite albums, so I am familiar. I particularly enjoyed Hitch a Ride and of course More than a Feeling. Vocals: solid as hell. I enjoyed the production there and thought it was reminiscent of the Eagles. The falsetto moments were solid, but lost its novelty after a few iterations. Instrumentals: very good. I enjoyed the guitar solos and organ moments the most. Lyricism is a bit above average, and like the overall sound of this record, they are just fun. Production and mixing really stands out. It just sounds super professional. There's an addicting energy to this music that just channels through me when I listen to it. It might not impact me as much as it does my parents, but I can't deny the good vibes it gives. Fun music for fun people. 3.8/4.
I have mixed feelings about this one. I very much dislike some of the songs but there are some moments in this album that I really like. I really love the prog/psych moments. There's a lot of cheesiness in here that I can't connect with but I can't deny that it is a fun album. I couldn't decide what I was going to give this one but I feel like I have to give it a solid 4 due to the moments in the album that I really like. It's good but it's just not my fav.
Its possible for me to love or hate this record, but its certainly not a "meh" kind of record. I think the lack of love comes from my general distain for glam or hair metal. The genre itself kind of became of meme. But when you're able to kind of take this for what it is, and realize its completely unironic, its kind of cool they were making this music and adding these pop elements into heavy music. Its certainly not Sabbath, but its kind of connecting those dots. Maybe this is truly where the Osborne's meet the Osmond's. Its very approachable, and it makes perfect sense why this has lasted as long as it has. Its impossible to hate.
Just a great album, very 70s rock. More than a feeling is an amazing song.
A classic rock album from 1986. Almost every one is a hit
1) More then a feelings? OMG SHAMELESS 10/10 CANT LESS
Solid album overall, not gonna change your life but no bad songs
Some great tracks
The bangers here are nicely distributed, the singles are great, Foreplay/Long Time is an amazing new discovery for me, and Smoking is a fantastic tune that reminds me of ayong GTA Sam Andreas as a kid (definitely over 18, of course!) Strong 4*
Pretty good
12 января, 14:27 кайф альбом, слушается на одном дыхании
Ja top, eerste twee nummers helemaal mooi
Альбом произвел положительное впечатление,самые запоминающиеся для меня были:Something About(про чувства внутри,как ты выглядешь со стороны,не все могут пончть твои эмоции и твои чувства)You,Long Time.
More than a feeling is classic,. Fun 70's rock, I enjoyed it.
Glam, rock, falsetto, harmonized guitar solos, and some banging hooks... all delivered with a fat dollop of traditional dad rock energy. Great stuff.
A classic for sure, I like Boston but I don't love them, theres many songs I enjoy out of this short and sweet album, but a couple that drag on and don't hit the vibe I'm looking for.
4/5: Has some banger and the vibe of the entire album is amazing
A few great classics in here, Boston is one of the more timeless and unique sounding artists of the dad rock era. Great album, short but sweet.
Loses steam with Smokin and Hitch a Ride, but these songs all rule.
Dad rock made album. Kinda neat, actually. Maybe I'm spiritually a dad.
-Love the intro to Foreplay/Long Time. -Smokin' is a fun song. -LOVE the guitar solo in Hitch A Ride. Album Rating: 7/10 Favorite Song: More Than a Feeling
Great Album
More than a feeling - really good, also a song I’ve heard all my life Piece of mind has a nice guitar solo Foreplay/long time - potential favourite, hmm I maybe I need more listens but I think I like foreplay more than long time - hm I might take that back I do like rock and roll band quite a bit - a lot actually Smokin’ - really good actually, the musical break is really nice Hitching a ride - I went in and didn’t like it originally but as it went on I enjoyed it more and more Something about you- another really good song Let me take you home tonight- ending feels so spiritual and Pentecostal, did enjoy
I knew more of this record than I thought I would. Since getting away from classic rock radio, this record hit way harder than I expected. The mix and master are fantastic. A lot of it is up tempo and driving. This album exceeded my expectations.
Massive in all aspects! Favourite tracks: More Than A Feeling, Peace Of Mind, Foreplay/Longtime, Smokin'
More than a feeling carries. Overall pretty nice album
classic.
This album fucks
Personal favorites are peace of mind, something about you and, although the long introduction, foreplay / long time. I swore I didn’t like rock but I guess i’m a liar.
More than a feeling: goht immer! S Highlight vom album. Hitch a ride: gfalltmr au. Irgendwie chli ähnlich wie more than a feeling. Classic rock album. 7/10
Not a skippable song on this album. Heard the singles, and then deeply appreciated the rest of the album tracks. Definitely worth a relisten.
Classic rock - it was a fun listen. Fav: more than a feeling; rock & roll band
not exactly my style solid 4
7.5/10 Top track: Peace Of Mind Great AOR classic Rock songs
Another of my favorites
more then a feeling
Undisputably one of the greatest debut albums of all time. The original Tame Impala with Tom Scholz leading the show. His guitar skills are massively underrated. Lead singer also has some insane pipes and the harmonies with his own vocals is awesome
Fades a bit in the second half. But beginning is all hits
A surprise on how cohesive this album was.
Almost every song was a hit - what a strong first album!
Very cool album. More then a feeling is one of the best songs ever.
Songs are still good although a little cartoonish. This is the book of late '70s classic rock.
More Than a Feeling is classic, recognize a couple of the others. I really enjoy Boston. And its a nice and sweet 38 minutes.
3.7 2x overplayed but still something special for sure.
BARDZO SPODOBANE, fajnie mi się słucha i wokalu i instrumentów, ma to jakiś fajny zamysł, kojarzy mi się trochę z toto i w sumie to ma świetną okładkę, to z chęcią zapisuję mnie to w sumie bardzo buja i daje mi dużo energii, fajnie mi się siedzi i wczuwa, to moja najlepsza opinia
Bellissimo album, mi è piaciuto nonostante io non ascolti né conosca molto il genere (direi che è decisamente rock). Solido 8/10
I liked it, the songs are very unique until they aren’t. It is pretty steady and uniform.
The first half of this album is so fuckin good, the second half kind of feels "trying to play the hits" to me. More than a feeling, peace of mind, and Long time are great. Rock and Roll Band and Hitch a ride were new to me but they were really good too.
14 year old me would have loved this album. Slightly older me did enjoy this slice of classic soft rock. A fair few bangers and not many fillers. Leaning towards a 4 which is more than I expected.
I actually thought this album was made in the 80s but it’s not?? ahead of its time I guess
Very much a dad’s summer bbq!
Quintessential 1970's voice, so clear and clean, especially in the high register! More Than a Feeling was my favorite.
Perfect! an amazingly well put together album from start to finish.
Peace of Mind and Smoking are quite cool, lots of overdrive, very 70s. More Than A Feeling is the classic - but I have a slight problem with the drums. A combination of really basic (to an extent, because the guitar is wild), and too heavy on the toms. Jars a little here and there. Album started well, but couldn't maintain the quality, a bit of a shame. Cracking album art.
Liked it was very 80s vibes reminded me of stranger things
THE most magnificent Side 1, coupled with a fairly nondescript Side 2.
Any album that starts with more than a feeling isn't going to be a bad album is it. It's almost too strong an opener so I guess it was all downhill from there but I still had a blast.
This album slaps
Really good classic rock album, you can't go wrong with a lot of this sorta stuff
I didn’t realize I knew all these songs, and they sound great when played all together, the way music is supposed to be listened to. Love this.
ngl i listened to this in the background but boston is iconic so
I really enjoy this album. I've never just sat and listened to it all the way through in order till now but it is definitely worth it
fun prog rock/rock opera vibes! can see why people went crazy for this when it came out
Good vibes, love the playing with rhythm and tempo that they do. Just love me some classic rock.
What a song to open the album and did not disappoint after
lots and lots of fun i loved it
Look, this is just banger after banger of classic rock hits. What's interesting to me is Boston's roots in classical melodies and arrangement rather than blues. But that doesn't really matter, does it? They don't flaunt it as anything like that. It's not pretending to be some kind of innovative or pretentious statement. Just catchy, well-written tunes with a distinctive sound and big energy. Do I ever put on Boston willingly? No, I don't need to. These are all songs you've heard a hundred times on the radio and in shitty bars and grocery stores, etc. They are part of that ubiquitous American sound of "dad rock". But I just get so many good vibes from them, I can't help but enjoy it.
this would sound much better in a car
What an excellent Rock record, made even better by the fact that pretty much all the instruments were played by one dude, tracked in his basement on a homemade 12-track, and it's still one of the best sounding records. Classic album with many classic songs.
Ahhhh legenddddd
I heard More Than A Feeling before and love it. Back on my space rock vibe😌 Reminds me of the Bee Gees and Mr. Blue Sky Only added More than a Feeling and Peace of Mind to playlist, but I like all the songs. There will definitely be some days that I go and feel like playing this album 8/10
Such a pleasure to hear this intentionally.
Another album I already know and love. I didn't even listen to it for this review because I listened to it top to bottom earlier this week purely by chance. But it speaks volumes that I just happen to do that. I won't speak too much on it for this album is immensely famous, and I'd bet good money almost anyone that ever reads this review has head "More than a feeling", one of the most classic album openers on one of the most classic debut albums of all time. I will say, this album is definitely not consistent in quality, the first three songs are genuinely incredible but it does leave the album to be a bit front loaded. This is only alleviated by Smokin' being at the start of the second half, if it were the 4th song on the album however this would be horrendously frontloaded. But as far as influence goes, this album is a literal sharp pivot for American rock and majorly popularised the ideal of it to be a popier, harmonising guitar riffs with multilayer vocals and all. For some I could see why this would not be a good thing but for me, it absolutely is. I adore the sound of songs like "Peace of Mind", the last minute is absolutely excellent and feels like the end of a rollercoaster. That isn't to say this album is just that over and over, Foreplay/Long Time shows the band are certainly more than capable of playing their instruments well and aren't just mixing and covering to hide a lack of talent. If you've never heard a majority of this album I could see it not being anything particularly special to you but as in the first paragraph I can not say it hasn't well held my attention for years, and on release this wouldn't been your only way to hear this sort of sound so I think it's well deserving of this list. Boston never quite lived up to this album again in terms of popularity but that isn't to say this was their only good piece of work, while certainly less unique "Don't Look Back" and "Third Stage" are very deserving of a casual listen. Best songs: Peace of Mind, Foreplay/Long Time Worst song: Let Me Take You Home Tonight Rank compared to everything else so far: 12/21 (Below Heavy Weather, above Play)
Already listened to this. great album
Better than most of the classic rock we've gotten so far. This album is extra refreshing for being under 40 minutes.
Great all around. This is the type Music i think of when I hear “rock music”
Good mid 70s rock record. I find Boston’s discography hit or miss overall, but this is a very fun debut rock record.
More than a feeeling
Summer of '76... this album turned the heads of many kids my age. Rick and Roll genius at the time, a little age-worn today.. but a classic nonetheless.
Worth a revisit
a fun album to listen to
Enjoyed this a lot, Smokin' and Foreplay/Long Time my personal favourites
One of the most complete Classic Rock albums of all time. End to end bangers. For no other reason, this has to be at least a 4
кажется это лучший дэд рок, который мне тут пришлось слушать! реально понравилось, круть
More Than a Feeling is such a legendary song that it kind of overshadows the rest of the tracks after. Before today I don't think I'd ever heard any other song on this album which is truly a shame. I really enjoyed this first listening experience and I wish more of these Boston songs would be played on the radio. When the guitar comes back in around 2.30 minutes into 'Foreplay/Long Time' I legit got goosebumps. Something that doesn't happen often nowadays. I'm really envious of people who were able to hear this album played during a live show in the 70's because that must've been one of the most hype experiences ever.
good classic dad rock, some crazy guitar riffs. first two tracks will always be iconic.
Dit is denk ik het essentiele glamrock album. Knaller van een opener met More than a feeling en meteen denk ik "Oohh dit ken ik wel!" Wel benieuwd dan altijd of dit weer een typisch album is dat zn kruit verschiet in het eerste nummer of dat er nog wat pareltjes verderop het album staan. Ja dit rockt echt hard. Doet me best wel denken aan Meatloaf, het hele theatrale en het glamrock achtige. Alleen zijn hier de riffs een stuk harder. Niet elk nummer rockt even hard, met mn ogen dicht is dit eigenlijk gewoon de standaard setlist van Radio Veronica, maar ik denk dat ze dan net mazzel hebben dat ik Radio Veronica op zn tijd best goed trek. Ik vind het ook gewoon lekker klinken, beetje fout, maar wel lekker. 4 sterren is dan ook terecht! Dit is, voor mij, geen complete klassieker/must-listen waar alles perfect op is, maar als ik ooit in een situatie kom waar iedereen om mij heen een rockfanaat is en ik meer dan 3x in een kwartier "Ze maken geen muziek meer zoals vroeger" heb gehoord; Nou dan weet ik precies welk album ik zal aanzetten! FAVO: More than a feeling, Foreplay/Long time, Smokin'
Some great classics, especially More Than a Feeling
More than a feeling.
Absolutely iconic and genre defining 70s rock album.
Classic, feel-good 70s rock. Half of these are still, deservedly, radio staples and the rest are pretty good too.
More Than a Feeling! 70er Sound für die Vibes. 10/10 Rock´n´Roll Album 8/10 Insgesamt
Classic album, one of the best debut albums of all time, it seems. I really liked it, even though classic rock is really not my favorite genre. More Than A Feeling, though, is one of my favorite tracks ever. And the Hitch A Ride outro was really amazing.
muito bom, rock de arena
This is kind of the epitome of classic rock. I'm only vaguely aware of some of these tracks, but listen to it evokes images of cool old cars, listening to the radio with the windows down, and neon lights. The sound of this album is sharp as crystal. The album art has guitars that look like UFOs, and the band is named after a place in America. It's everything you could want from a '70s rock album. The only thing holding this back for me is that I think the tracks themselves could be a little stronger, and I don't really care for "Rock & Roll Band" (I think the trope of artists singing about their history in this way isn't super interesting, although some musicians do it very well). This rating is a close one, though. Favorite track(s): "Peace of Mind," "Foreplay/Long Time"
4/5
Loved it, Peace of Mind will always be my favorite
First song is another one of those moments this generator where I recognise a song but never knew from where, and I guess now I know. The rest of the album was good as well. Lots of good stuff. 4 stars
I didn’t want to like it, but I liked it
I thought i hated Boston (it must be Chicago that i hate) but i was pleasantly surprised- these are all pop bangers! Short and sweet, would be perfect on an 8-track.
It's iconic rock. Not much else to say. It might be a victim of it's own success--that might be the only reason it's not getting 5-stars.
Boston värmer min själ. Det är melodiskt, tajt och drömmigt.
Hell yeah, tänkte jag när albumet slumpades fram. Alla vet ju att Boston eld, eller gör dem det? Vi vet ju det och Sofie i synnerhet, är det större fanet av oss. Jag gissar dock på att de spädare generationerna aldrig hört talas om nämnda storheter. Min bekantskap med Boston började i samband med att första Guitar Hero kom ut under mina tonår. Antagligen är jag inte ensam om detta och More than a feeling är sedan dess för evigt inpräntat i mitt spelminne. Men vad tycker jag om hela plattan som jag - hör och häpna - aldrig hört i dess helhet tidigare?
For of radio hits
People like to shit on Boston because they’re what Kurt Cobain called “butt rock.” Too happy and polished. But you can’t deny this album, banger after banger on here. You definitely get your money’s worth here.
Gostei mas não é bem a vibe que queria para estudar mcomp as 11 da noite
Nice glam rock album, a bit repetitive, but sounds very good and fit with the time
Short but powerful
Primera canço ja la conec: More than a feeling. Sa veu des cantant me sona. Es um album que tornaria a escoltar 100%
Great opener, great solos and solo harmonies. About half is great dad rock, the other half is a bit generic. Foreplay/Longtime best song.
Yeah. Okay. This is a solid album full of hits. The story behind its recording also fits in the legends of rock and roll. As much as I believe the music of Boston is indistinguishable from REO Speedwagon, Chicago, Cheap Trick, and numerous other mid 70s bands, it is very true that this is an impressive debut album with zero filler.
This one plays like a greatest hits
Super cool
This was fantastic and I enjoyed it even more because of that pet shop boys nightmare.
This is full of Boston hits! Good recommendation.
Excellent, enjoyed the whole thing.
3,7/5
Actually quite enjoyed this! High on the americana-score but very good. 4/5
#124 - Loved it!
I’ve never sat down and listened to Boston, but this was a fun time. Rock and roll!
Partial to this album for 2 reasons: 1) nostalgia, 2) the late 70s vinyl that my wife snagged at an estate sale sounds utterly amazing. It’s a fun, loud, extra sharp cheddar cheesy listen. Albeit dated, I love the songs and I can’t imagine this album not existing. 4/5
Wonderful story on the creation of this album.
This record is ripping and has some massive hits on here. Just a fun one.
Якщо мені років 15 тому сказали, що я буду отримувати задоволення від гурту Boston, то я б образився) More Than a Feeling - супер хіт, топ хук. Взагалі дуже хукова музика, класний звук, приємний настрій у альбому.
Almost every track is a recognizable hit reminiscent of the burner music my parents were nostalgic about.
Learning that I really like 70s rock
Starts off really strong, but at the end I realized how similarly a lot of the songs sounded. With the cool intro to Foreplay/Long Time, I had a hope that we could get some more "out there" stuff - but by the end I was left wanting a bit more. All in al, though, 4 or 5 songs on this album that I would describe as "classics". Great listen, just hoped for a bit more variability.
Pues muy bien disco. Da la sensación de que ya no se hace o no triunfa este tipo de rock
Arguably the greatest debut album of all time. Just hit after hit. Great album. 4/5
Dad rock, but *good* Dad rock. There's this broad, epic scope to each of these tracks that just feels so rich and meticulous. fav tracks: More Than A Feeling, Let Me Take You Home Tonight
Good, feels essential 70s. More than a feeling is actually a crazy opening to this album. (Didn’t finish tho ahhh)
Started strong, finished a little weaker. Classic rock that I've heard hundreds of times on the radio. Really enjoyable and surprising for a debut album.
Du pur délire !
Good honest listen. 4/5
On a dark, wet, grey morning I needed More Than a Feeling more than I ever knew
I am not immune to Foreplay/Long Time
Pre: 1st album i know well. Tom Scholz ground breaking studio/gear analog wizardry for rock anthems. Amazing vocals by Brad delph? Post: amazing recored, guitar was less impressive then when I listend as a kid after so much thin lizzy ect but solid still
In the days of big hair and arena rock, there were loud guitars, upbeat songs for 30 thousand or more people to shout/sing together, and neverending joy. Here is a slice of that time.
The first half of Boston's debut is peak classic rock. Every song is catchy and the solo's slap. It's uncanny how good it is. But the second half of this album isn't. Not that it's without it's moments, but it's just kinda meh at times.
I only really knew More Than a Feeling before listening to this album, and everything else was new to me. The sound feels heavy — classic in a good way, but maybe a bit over-the-top too. Still, I really like it. I feel like if I’d been born in that era, I totally would’ve been into this kind of music.
First time I've really listened to Boston. My first impression was that it was all a bit cheesy hair balladry but after More Than A Feeling and Peace of Mind, it improves significantly. Foreplay essentially sets us up to think we've managed to stumble unwittingly into a prog album before Long Time reminds us that where prog and classic rock cross over in just the right proportions, greatness can reign. The second half is all more straightforward 70s riff rock with some solid blues influence and honestly I enjoyed it a lot more than I expected (or hoped) that I would. Hitch a Ride is a hidden gem with another few bursts of wild organ and delightful guitar fills and before you know it, the ride is over; it doesn't outstay its welcome and even ended up getting a few replays this week. Fair play to you, Boston. This thing is pretty great.
This is a five. I know it is a five. But I just can't. I feel like I ought to hate on how some of the lyrics are corny, the music is 70s stadium rock that was indicative of the time, but it also is the Apotheosis of that. A tight album under 40 minutes, songs with progressive portions, but nothing ever lingers. No song goes on for too long, making it skippable. The themes stay the same throughout, and the songs switch seamlessly. Truly, a classic of rock and roll, and a standout in the genre of stadium rock. It is an impressive album, made even more impressive by the history of how it came together. I still ain't giving it a five though.
Easy listening, with two major hits known by everyone but among whom no one able to name the artist. I like it.
It really was more than a feeling
Great opening track and nice background rock thereafter
Love Boston.
This is an album I grew up with and have loved for a long time. Listening to it more critically it's a little bit corny at times, and damn is it short! That said, so much of this has aged fantastically. I think it's inarguable that the first half of the album is just fire, and whole things slow in the latter half it still ends strong.
Just old good rock
I LOVE CLASSIC RAWK!!!!
At 37 minutes, this album is short and sweet and full of hits. As a teenager in the 80’s this album was still popular in my high school and always a backdrop to driving around town, keg parties, and sitting by my friend’s pool enjoying a summer day. Fun music and a bit of nostalgia makes it a 4 for me.
Love this big Rock & Roll sound! Giant guitar riffs and drums all over the place. Every song is a banger and listening to this album from start to finish was delightful.
Blueprinted på arena rock. Synes virkelig det var et godt album. De har meget mere at byde på end introtracked som er en rigtig stor single. Jeg blev næsten helt overrasket over hvor meget det lød som noget fra 80'erne, men det er så angiveligt også nogle af dem som ligesom har sat lyden for den periode. Arena rock er vel lyden af det der melodiske og nemme at synge med på. Det der giver det væk, synes jeg, er at der er orgel på og det lyder som 70'erne synes jeg. Det er sgu bare god musik, men jeg tror alligevel jeg ligger et sted mellem 4 og 5 hvor jeg er meget tilbøjelig til at give det en 4'er.
A really nice album the whole way through. Starts out strong. Peters off a bit. But all songs have their merits with some nice guitar bits throughout. Came in knowing two of the songs. Probably won’t expand out too much but glad I’ve listened to the whole album now.
Hard to understate what Tom Scholz achieved on this album for its time. He was the Tame Impala of the 70s. A near perfect debut rock album that is mixed better than most albums ever made. As much as I enjoy how much most of the album shreds, the only drawback for me is some of the tracks feel a little too 50s rock and roll derivative.
This is a better album than I knew. It's got a laid back big rock swagger that totally hits.
God these guys bring back a huge amount of nostalgia. I loved this
I want to listen again.
Good
70s sound without being hard or psychodelic, just super catchy
Zlatan half-approves Nä men Zlatan tyckerr det ärr sjysst drrag å sånt asså
Mooie gitaarmuziek, typisch jaren 70. Lekker kort album, zeker het nog een keer luisteren waard. Vooral het eerste nummer 'More Than a Feeling' is erg lekker.
Great 70's rock album
I love you Boston. You're exactly what I needed on a random Monday. It's fun, it's theatrical, it's free. There's just enough going on to keep it good but not so much that I can't do other things.
ITS MORE THAN FEEEEEELING. Dat is een lekker begin. Ik dacht al, ik ken ze ergens van... Het eerste nummer dus! Ben benieuwd wat de rest van het album gaat brengen. Ja, erg lekker album. Goede gitaar riffs, zelfs een piano. Erg leuk. 4 reten
It was nice knowing all the songs. Great feel good album
Yes. . but why starship jellyfish?
Quintessential dad rock album. The are a little tired and boring but some of the more progressive elements are really good, and the production and story behind the album are great. 3.5/5.0: Very Good
Great album
I love Boston. I love this sound they have that makes the song become a memory. I love that they can make you feel like you’re reminiscing the most important things. I love their love songs being focused on making the other person happy and the other persons affect on themselves too. I like that twirly guitar riff they use throughout their music. The songs are basic and easy to remember but their lyrics still feel complex enough to be meaningful music. A good mix of love songs and just having a good time, and just wanting to exist. Of course I like more than a feeling, peace of mind, and foreplay/long time. I enjoyed every song, and liked something about you. It was different enough but still had that generally happy feelings behind it.
I liked this more than I thought I would. I have heard every song on this, and I think it’s because it’s a lot of good songs. The first three tracks are just good huge rock songs. I started to lose interest after “Rock and Roll Band” and halfway into ”Smokin’” until the organ solo, then I was back in. My main criticism is that it all sounds impersonal - I don’t get a sense of who these people are. Are there 4 members or 12? Everything is just so loud and big. There are two vocalists? They sound the same and there’s always that overly-produced sound to it. And it never really slows down for anything intimate until “Let Me Take You Home Tonight”, and even that gets louder by the end. Besides that, it’s just very good at what they aimed to do.
An absolute classic for a reason.
What a song to open your debut album with! The second track is pretty great too. It is downhill a bit from there, but it's still a fun listen.
I love this album. I’m torn between giving this a 5/5 or a 4/5. I think I lean towards a 4 than a 5. I don’t think it’s a perfect record but I do think it is one of the greater albums out there. Especially for its time. There are a lot of similar sounding riffs in this record but they are played very well. Foreplay/ Long time might be one of the coolest songs ever written. It sounds very ambitious too.its rare to hear that sort of artistry in today’s top bands. Then again, rock and roll is no longer what rock and roll once was. It’s evolved… or perhaps regressed. Sorry Boston, but this gets a 4/5 from me. But still holds a special place in my heart
I know my dad has this album on vinyl - I've seen it in his stack - but I don't think he's ever spun it in the 30 years I've been around. For a long time his stated position was that he HATED Boston. He was a hipster before there was a word for it - if it was getting too much radio play when he was in his high school, it was something he hated, no matter the genre or the actual cultural value of the album. So Boston felt off-limits for a long time. But now I'm a grown up and I buy my own records and I can steal this one from him with impunity.
The best songs are excellent, but for me the rest just doesn't hold up. Still 4 stars or B+.
Another 💎 of classic rock.
This is peak dad rock. It's not overly complicated or interesting, just lots of classic rock hits (like, a ton of hits for a debut). I wavered between a 3 and a 4, but I'll go with a low end 4/5. There's just too many jams to deny.
Wow! What an amazing album. Hard to believe this was mostly one guy in his basement. So many great songs and the production quality is almost too good.
I’m of half a mind to rip on this album for basically sounding like a cliched meme at this point, but there’s a reason modern pop culture has made these songs prevalent just about everywhere and I honestly had a great time listening to this album. That said, I cannot fucking stand More Than a Feeling at this point. Also it’s absolutely wild that this was recorded in a basement while they were running an elaborate ruse to convince the record label that it was being recorded in LA.
Quintessential 70s music. Album was a little short though
Classic, great short album
A lot of fun rocking out to this in the car on the way to work. I feel like '30-something dad of two' is the audience for this album and I am that audience. Rocking.
Opens with 3 absolute powerhouses, but the rest of the album leaves me wanting just a little bit more. 4/5 Highlights: More Than a Feeling Peace of Mind Foreplay / Long Time
More than a feeling, this was a mix of emotions. Good songs with nice solos, vocals and solid songwriting. I found it enjoyable and interesting.
Sounds a little dated but it's still a phenomenal album. What Tom Scholz accomplishes is still amazing