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Though Boston's GREATEST HITS package does a fine job of compiling the AOR staple's most-well known tracks ("More Than a Feeling," "Don't Look Back," "Rock & Roll Band"), collectors will want to own this album for the three new songs. "Higher Power" adds a metallic, Blue Oyster Cult-ish spooky edge to the classic Boston formula while "Tell Me" recalls the classic ballad "Amanda." The standout, however, is the multi-layered take on "The Star Spangled Banner," which shows Tom Scholz can Boston-ify even the most well-worn chestnuts.
When Boston's self-titled debut landed in the Top 5 in 1976, their combination of powerful lead and background vocals, up-front guitars and slick production made the world safe for corporate rock. Twenty years hence, Boston mastermind/studio geek Tom Scholz has been releasing records and touring on an average of once every seven years, going through a handful of vocalists and engaging in major court battles for recording freedom. All this leads up to the GREATEST HITS package, a mixture of old and new Boston that is like a time capsule of '70s rock riffs. An Up-With-People message found in the newer material ties in with Scholz's support of PETA, evidenced by pictures of photogenic animals dotting the CD booklet.
Contains previously unreleased material.
Recorded at Foxglove Studios, Watertown, Massachusettes in winter 1975; Capitol Studios, Hollywood, California; The Record Plant, Los Angeles, California in spring 1976.
Boston: Tom Scholz (vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, piano, electric piano, keyboards, organ, bass, drums, special effects); Brad Delp (vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, percussion); Fran Cosmo, David Sikes (vocals); Kimberly Jorgensen (spoken word); Barry Goudreau (guitar); Fran Sheehan (bass, percussion); Sib Hashian (drums, percussion); Jim Maseda (drums). Greatest Hits Music Review Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Boston's Best
This album is great. It has all of the known Boston hits as well as the new song "Higher Power." In fact, "Higher Power" is my favorite Boston song, and this is the only album where you can get it!
Submitted by CD_Music_Freak (Earth)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No MUST HAVE for any classic rock fan
Nothing beats this Greatest Hits album! The melodic structure of these songs combined with Scholz's amazing song writing abilities makes for a very smooth, great sounding album. If you like classic rock you will love Boston's greatest hits. I had this album for about 4 years before it was misplaced and the music still didn't get old. The only reason I'm buying a replacement is because I want their hole discography now!
Submitted by Denver (Peace River, AB, Canada)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Nice Compilation
Tip of the hat to Tom Scholz and Co. for a nice collection of an era of music. While the critics say Boston didn't make albums quick enough, so be it. This CD does a nice job of representing the classic debut CD, as well as tracks like Feelin Satisfied and Don't Look Back from the second effort and Cool the Engines and the ballad Amanda from Third Stage. I would have loved to see Cant You Say from Third Stage and What's Your Name from the CD Walk On but I still credit Tom for doing a solid job in putting together a full collection from this underrated band. Tom Scholz is a musical genius!
Submitted by David (Middletown, NJ USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No EXCELENT ALBUM....BUT
AFTER A GREAT AND BRILLIANT RELEASE OF THE GREATEST ROCK AND ROLL BAND EVER I WISH THAT THEY INCLUDED THE SONG "HOLLYANNE" FROM 3RD STAGE. TO ME THAT SONG AND MAYBE "WERE READY" WOULD HAVE MADE THIS RELEASE MORE THAN JUST PERFECT. BUT THIS STUFF IS JUST TOO GOOD TO PUT DOWN. THIS BAND AND THIS CD ROCKS!!!!!
Submitted by MICHAELCBAREFOOT (FOUR OAKS,NC,USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Best Album in the World!
This is the best album in the world!! (all Boston's albums are), I am from Liverpool England (where there are very few Boston fans), Every track is brilliant.!!!!!
Submitted by Enidmul (Liverpool England)
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