Tom Scholz, Boston’s leader earned both a BS & MS degree in mechanical engineering from MIT. He played all the instruments on that first album, save the drums (played by Jim Masdea). The late Brad Delp performed the vocals. The “more than one guitar” you mentioned after the main solo was accomplished by Scholz layering multiple guitar parts as he created the song (and the album) in a recording studio he built in his basement. He mixed and mastered most of the album too. If you dig the multi-layered guitar parts, give the UK band Queen a listen. Their guitarist, Dr. Brian May (PhD earned in Astronomy) is famous for doing the same thing on Queen’s albums. The 1970’s is my favorite era for Rock music.
There is also another band called Kansas and their big song Carry On Wayward Son. Its a must hear. I love the band Boston I think they are one of my favorite bands. Great reaction.
The spaceships on the cover are actually upside down guitars and at the top under the dome, is the cityscape of the city of Boston!! Killer debut album. I highly recommend "Foreplay/long time"!!! Absolute mind blower!!🎶🎼🎵🥁🎹🎤🎸🔥🔥🔥🤘
Go back to the early 70’s no cell phones no personal computers no software are you there? MIT grad Tom Scholz writes, produces and engineers this debut album he plays all the instruments except drums enter Sib, and the late Brad Delp doing all the vocals on the album. Boston at this time is 3 guys sitting in Toms basement studio making this album in their free time a lot of the effects you’ll here on the album was built by Scholz. Boston the band comes about after sales go off the charts after it’s initial release. In 1976 this album was being played anywhere we went. And it all came out of a basement
Great reaction! I'm the first to like this one. I watched it 30 seconds after it hit youtube. I love your reactions Ace! More Boston please... I say you should checkout either 'Rock and Roll band' or 'Smokin'. next. This Album came out when I was in High School.
You can't go wrong with any of these Boston songs. Most agree best debut album ever! That's a huge statement. Amazing from top to bottom and mostly the genius of one man in a basement!! I like the Alice in chains - I stay away comparison. Similar in vibe and style agreed
There's The Georgia Satellites (song "Keep Your Hands to Yourself" is a must to check out), Florida Georgia Line, Boston, Chicago, Kansas Berlin, Europe, Asia. This Boston song came out in 1976.
Tom Scholz layered everything. Guitar harmonics in cetain places to accent the accoustic sound, and even sometimes slipping in Brad Delp singing the same tune as the guitar lead. Actually the guitar is snuck in during those long notes that Brad sings, it's done that way to blend Brad and the electric guitar, which is incredible. Some of those long note, I think are finish by guitar with just the reverb left over from Brad. Not to harp on Brad any, those note transitions, and even vocal techniques being changed on the fly are damn near super-human.
There's a start-up group called San Francisco you should check out. It's a group of homeless guys playing spoons, cardboard boxes and garbage cans. Their new single is called We Love Taxpayers!!
I got this album for my birthday. When I was 13 Or 14I don't remember. It was one of the first concerts I ever went to. Van Halen actually opened up for them. I'll never forget it it's still one of my favorites The energy the musician ship These guys were ,and still are awesome. They don't make music like they used to for sure.
Tom Scholz, Boston’s leader earned both a BS & MS degree in mechanical engineering from MIT. He played all the instruments on that first album, save the drums (played by Jim Masdea). The late Brad Delp performed the vocals. The “more than one guitar” you mentioned after the main solo was accomplished by Scholz layering multiple guitar parts as he created the song (and the album) in a recording studio he built in his basement. He mixed and mastered most of the album too.
If you dig the multi-layered guitar parts, give the UK band Queen a listen. Their guitarist, Dr. Brian May (PhD earned in Astronomy) is famous for doing the same thing on Queen’s albums.
The 1970’s is my favorite era for Rock music.
Best rock vocalist of all time and it ain’t even close… RIP Brad Delp🙏
Boston's debut album is THE Best debut album Ever!! Not a bad song on it!! Promise!! ❤
She ain't lying ... it is the absolute best debut album ever. Period.
They don’t make music like this anymore
Hell yeah Brother! You’re right
There is also another band called Kansas and their big song Carry On Wayward Son. Its a must hear. I love the band Boston I think they are one of my favorite bands. Great reaction.
I actually forgot that i reacted to Kansas already. 😆😆😆
The incomparable Brad Delp singing. May he rest in peace.
Dude every single song on the debut album was a hit!!!! (1976)
Recorded in Tom Scholz's amateur studio in the basement of the building where he rented a room.
So happy for you!!, that you got to experience Boston!! Enjoyed your reaction!💗
Awesome reaction, Ace, thank you! Glad you dug it as much as I do!
Boston; Chicago; Orleans: Kansas; Alabama; Asia; Europe; Berlin; Nazareth; (that's all I got) LOL 🙂
Oh that's pretty good!! I was trying to think of others and I was just gonna start making stuff up. 🤣🤣
Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels
Oh snap...hair of the dog....killer....back side of love hurts
Delaware Destroyers
The spaceships on the cover are actually upside down guitars and at the top under the dome, is the cityscape of the city of Boston!! Killer debut album. I highly recommend "Foreplay/long time"!!! Absolute mind blower!!🎶🎼🎵🥁🎹🎤🎸🔥🔥🔥🤘
I was just going to point that out to Ace - I'm late to the party!
@@Prone2Thrill great minds...!!🤘🤘🤘
Boston never disappoints. Just pick anything.
Went to see them in 1977 at what was the rainbow in london(no more) I was just 14 and they blew me away. I have been a massive fan ever since.❤❤
One of the best songs everrrrrr.....add to the roadie playlist, music up loud aaahhh ...its good to be alive, thank you BOSTON🤘💪❤
One of the greatest rock and roll songs ever recorded. Period.
Kansas:" Dust in the wind"
Go back to the early 70’s no cell phones no personal computers no software are you there?
MIT grad Tom Scholz writes, produces and engineers this debut album he plays all the instruments except drums enter Sib, and the late Brad Delp doing all the vocals on the album. Boston at this time is 3 guys sitting in Toms basement studio making this album in their free time a lot of the effects you’ll here on the album was built by Scholz. Boston the band comes about after sales go off the charts after it’s initial release. In 1976 this album was being played anywhere we went. And it all came out of a basement
Check out Atlanta Rhythm Section,great group from the 70's.
Kansas is next , Song Carry on Wayward son
This song IS the 1970s! You need to see the live version. Thanks Ace.
Are you looking into my brain to get all of these songs??? Keep it up!
Great reaction! I'm the first to like this one. I watched it 30 seconds after it hit youtube. I love your reactions Ace!
More Boston please... I say you should checkout either 'Rock and Roll band' or 'Smokin'. next. This Album came out when I was in High School.
You can't go wrong with any of these Boston songs. Most agree best debut album ever! That's a huge statement. Amazing from top to bottom and mostly the genius of one man in a basement!! I like the Alice in chains - I stay away comparison. Similar in vibe and style agreed
There is the group, Kansas.
There is also Kansas!
hey bro keep enjoying yourself and keep up the good work.... Life is good
Love AIC, but this was almost twenty years before them. Seventeen or so.
you MUST listen to boston "foreplay/long time"!!!!!!!! their debut album is legendary!!!
Brings me back to my night school days…Giant Stadium!!!
As far as bands named after states or cities you need to check out Kansas! " Carry on Wayward Son" (official video)
I actually did a reaction that song already. Pretty awesome song 😁😁😁😁😁
Fun! Much love ❤️ Sue
Dreamweaver another gem 💎 of the time....
Love this song
Kansas
By the way, if you're doing states, you need to remember Kansas and Alabama.
Peace of Mind next...
There's The Georgia Satellites (song "Keep Your Hands to Yourself" is a must to check out), Florida Georgia Line, Boston, Chicago, Kansas Berlin, Europe, Asia. This Boston song came out in 1976.
Tom Scholz layered everything. Guitar harmonics in cetain places to accent the accoustic sound, and even sometimes slipping in Brad Delp singing the same tune as the guitar lead. Actually the guitar is snuck in during those long notes that Brad sings, it's done that way to blend Brad and the electric guitar, which is incredible. Some of those long note, I think are finish by guitar with just the reverb left over from Brad. Not to harp on Brad any, those note transitions, and even vocal techniques being changed on the fly are damn near super-human.
There's a start-up group called San Francisco you should check out. It's a group of homeless guys playing spoons, cardboard boxes and garbage cans. Their new single is called We Love Taxpayers!!
Good one
Epic song. Brad delps vocals are greatrip.
Yep i took a listen to I Stay Away and i totally get what you're saying Ace. Good call!
Check out Kansas , carry on wayward son., or Dust in the wind.
I got this album for my birthday. When I was 13 Or 14I don't remember.
It was one of the first concerts I ever went to. Van Halen actually opened up for them. I'll never forget it it's still one of my favorites
The energy the musician ship These guys were ,and still are awesome.
They don't make music like they used to for sure.
There is always Rock Island Rocket by Tom Scott and the LA Express.
Don't forget Kansas
Alice In Chains wish they were as talented and had the success of Boston,the best selling debut album of all time
Foreplay/long time from the same album. Smoking. Anything from this album is fire.
While you continue your journey into BOSTON…check out JOURNEY AND FOREIGNER. Great bands of the same era.
Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels ....devil with the blue dress
There's The Georgia Satellites, Florida Georgia Line, Boston, Chicago, Kansas Berlin, Europe, Asia.
There is a similarity to I Stay Away, the same vibe.
Can't find one bad song on this album....that's the challenge. U can't just listen to one song. ❤good choice. Peace of Mind is my fav
The group, Berlin has a huge hit.
side note the way you react gives me Micheal Jackson vibes, would love to see you react to Thriller.
Thought you was miles morales for a sec lol
Better than Alice In Chains. In my opinion. Actually saw Alice In Chains this past summer.
You probably know by now. 1976.
It's not a city but how about America, A Horse With No Name.
This song came out in 1978 (Boston) Alice in chains? Didn't come out until 1987 so if this song? Has the same sound? Alice in chains stole it....😮😂😂😂
Kansas