Third Stage

This week's album of the week is Boston's Third Stage.

Released in 1986, fans of Boston had waited 6 years for this album to come out.  The first single (and lead track on the album) Amanda was the only #1 single for Boston...  something that I found somewhat surprising.  I was also surprised that this album only sold 4 million copies as it seemed as though it was much bigger than that back in the day.  I know the 4 singles that were released from this album got quite a bit of airplay in 86/87.

This album came out my sophomore year in high school, and I had a friend (who was a senior) in Spanish class that raved about this album every day for about two weeks.  Finally I said let me borrow it, and have to say that I was rather impressed with the album, though admittedly, there was a stretch where I just played side one over and over again.  Anywho...  I gave it a listen, made myself a copy, and took it back the next day, telling my friend that I really liked it.

It seems as though I dig this album out every now and then and still appreciate the music.

If it's not already in your collection, give this one a listen!

Boston: Third Stage

Enjoy!