First listen to Boston - More than a Feeling (REACTION)

Almost sounds like Nirvana ripped this song off, great chord progression!
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[@thegorn68]

Before auto-tune and all these other gimmicks, there was the sweet voice of Bradley Edward Delp (RIP).

[@Shigawire]

Autotune is a plague upon the earth XD

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Shigawire killed Rock.

[@meeshgardner83]

And they sounded even better in concert! I saw them twice!

[@Shigawire]

This song is hard not to love. Instant and eternal rock classic.

[@827dusty]

The summer of 76, these guys were the on top of the Rock scene worldwide. They had a sound all their own. This was not only a great song, this entire album was full of great songs.

[@chenweber4306]

I saw them 65 days after the release of first album , saw them open for REO SPEED WAGON,,, OCT . 30th 1976 they sung almost every song off that album because that is all they had .

[@redred222]

its considered to be one of the top 25 greatest albums not only of rock but of all music and it was there first album thats insane

[@lisal.4498]

Brad Delp criminally underrated singer. Laying on the beach in the summer in ‘76 thinking I’d be 13 forever RIP Brad

[@walterpanovs]

Created entirely in guitarist Tom Scholz's basement. He wrote the songs, played all the instruments and later invited Brad Delp to add his powerful vocals. The record company didn't even know this initially. Scholz eventually had to form an actual band for touring purposes.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

ShariSez1 yeah 🥺

[@bobwarfield3621]

Tom also couldn't find the equipment to make the sounds he wanted so he invented them.

[@mikosoft]

All instruments apart from drums. He had a drummer as well.

[@Stormdesk]

Yes! In Watertown Massachusetts!!!

[@nostromo526]

Tom Scholz MIT engineer who invented his own electronic equipment and recording techniques to get the sounds he wanted for his songs. He recorded demos in his home studio while working at Polaroid. These demos attracted the interest of Epic Records, who signed Scholz and singer Brad Delp to a recording contract. Scholz believed his demos were good enough for release as Boston's debut album, but Epic told Scholz to re-record the demos. Epic did not want the album recorded entirely in Scholz's home as Scholz had intended (the label suggested using a recording studio), but most of what ended up on the album had indeed been recorded by Scholz in his basement because it would have been difficult to recreate the effects in another studio not to mention his OCD level desire for perfecting the sound.

[@biffmalibu9488]

RIP Brad Delp, a once in a lifetime vocalist who tragically took his own life in 2007. He doesn't get enough credit for his contribution to the Boston sound.

[@mysterymac38]

Having his fiancée Pamela find a hidden camera in her sister Meg's room probably didn't help his depression.

[@chris55529]

@@mysterymac38 Why would you even mention that? Brad was a human being, and human beings occasionally succumb to temptations. Also, he was almost certainly on psychiatric meds, and those sometimes make things worse.

[@mysterymac38]

@@chris55529 I'm just reporting the truth. Rather than blame me, why don't you blame the mental health system. Secondly, Pamela and Meg are human beings too.

[@chris55529]

@@mysterymac38 Actually, I DO blame the mental health system. Those medications all have side effects. I saw more than one picture of Brad where his eyes were totally spaced-out. The last time my eyes looked like that was when I was on morphine. The decline was evident.

[@doplinger1]

You could drop the needle anywhere on that album and be blown away.

[@Gabrielnobre]

The "drop the needle" detail is GOLD Dud!

[@g.reynolds5610]

Again - No AUTOTUNE on that vocal - it's all BRAD DELP (RIP) - But - It was the first song on the first album - That's how we all came to know and love Boston..

[@matthewhoag2609]

Rick Beato did an episode on what makes this song great. You can hear Delp’s vocals isolated. It will blow you away how good he is. He double tracked all the vocal parts (recorded them twice) to add depth. Both tracks are so nearly identical it’s uncanny. Next I’d say Peace of Mind (more hand clapping!) and Hitch a Ride. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5-pf6dqqcx1gJI

[@robnorris3909]

Brad Delp hit notes like no other human

[@ColKurtzknew]

Rick is so legit !

[@geoffconner6783]

Rick's videos are great

[@Texashog11]

In the Rick Beato analysis when he isolates the note Delp hits at the 7:00 minute mark in this video for the away in “she slipped away-aaaay” is remarkable when he shows that delp hits that last highest note at the end of the sustained away and it matches the guitar note perfectly. Not many can hit an even higher note after holding a high note that long.

[@stevesnow315]

Just found Rick's video today. I was amazed at how complicated this song was. Rick mesmerized me.

[@paulsullivan1650]

I worked for Boston from 1976-1979. (along with Aerosmith, the Cars, and the J. Geils Band) when they all rehearsed at the Music Complex on Fresh Pond Parkway in Cambridge, Ma. where I grew up. It's only about 4 miles from Watertown where Tommy Scholz recorded the debut album from his basement studio. Tom was working for the Polaroid corp. at the time, where he was an engineer. He had his engineering degree from MIT in Cambridge. He played every instrument on the record except the drums. He used Jim Masdea for that. Tom didn't start playing the guitar until he reached his early 20's, but he was already a classically trained pianist. He knew he had to get a band together though. He already knew guitarist Barry Goudreau. They were in a band together when Tom was at MIT. He ended up getting Brad Delp on vocals. When John Boylan from Epic Records came calling, he agreed to sign and record them out in Los Angeles. Tom said it had to be done his way, and in his basement studio. Boylan origionally said no, and headed for the door. He had a change of heart, and came back. He told Tom that he could record it his way, and that they'd split the producers fee. The rest is history guys. They got Fran on bass, Sib on drums, and that was the starting lineup. When they'd rehearse at the Complex, we always had to carry this enormous black trunk inside for Tom. He used to call it "The Big M" Why, I have no idea. But it contained a huge computer/keyboard type thing in it. This was before Tom had invented the "Rockman". The Big M was how he got that "Boston Sound". There's no doubt whatsoever. Tom Scholz is a genius! They were all a great bunch of guys, but Brad was certainly something very special. He was such a nice, nice man. Very soft hearted. When you spoke to him you'd never expect that amazing voice to come out of him. I mean, that man could hit some notes! I miss him. He was obviously suffering inside, and nobody knew. At least I don't think anyone did. Maybe Pam (his girlfriend) did. I don't know. Anyway, I'm sure you know that Boston's debut album was the top selling debut album of all time until Guns & Roses topped it. It was released on August 25th, 1976, and has sold almost 20 million copies to date I believe. Maybe something around 17 to 18 million.(almost 20) That's incredible! Great guys, great album!

[@angelasanchez4413]

BOSTON always makes me think of my big brother driving down a country road blasting the stereo in his ‘73 Ford Ranchero with a 351 Cleveland engine. Those were the good old days!!! I still smile.

[@gregjones861]

The word that comes to my mind about this record is pristine. The minute I heard it, I thought "frame it and hang it on the wall." It's a gleaming sword that catches the light before that crunching guitar stabs me in the heart. Paradoxically raw and refined, I cannot resist it's charm some 40 plus years later. One for the ages, as they say.

[@jazzyboy7784]

This was Boston's first release...it blew every one away back in the day...and still doing it to this very day!!

[@submandave1125]

"Smokin'" off the same album has one of the most epic organ solos in rock.

[@MissAstorDancer]

Agree! It's really fire!!! Ha Ha!!!! See what I did there? But seriously, it is as good as the organ on, let's say "Lazy" by Deep Purple!!!!

[@meeshgardner83]

He would play Toccata and Fugue in D minor in concert. So fabulous.

[@Dragn1089]

Tom Schulz is an MIT grad. Most of the recordings were of such high quality that they were used on the album. Dave Grohl did along the same with the Foo Fighters in the 90's, did it all, then had to actually put a band together. The drummer for Boston, Sib ( I apologize, can't recall his full name ) has passed on a while back. His daughter is married to Dwayne " the Rock " Johnson. If I recall her name is Aja, named after the Steely Dan song.

[@michaelrouten6169]

Sib Hashian

[@Dragn1089]

@@michaelrouten6169 thanks !

[@CharCanuck14]

Saw Boston in Toronto...1977. Great concert! Brad Delp hit every note perfectly and the band was amazing. It sounded like they had been together for years and years.

[@mysterychuck]

I'm glad you've warmed to the "clap track". Yeah it can be bad sometimes but when done right it adds something fun and human to a song.

[@patrickhenry4675]

Real claps too, no tricks there.

[@bradsmack1]

Vivid memories of this band & debut album. In August, 1976, I was doing the 7-midnight shift at WFMF-FM 102/Baton Rouge, LA. A box of new LPs arrived one day late that month, exactly 44 years ago! Included was a "teaser" promo only radio sampler album from Epic Records, featuring two cuts apiece from the debut albums of 4 of the label's new signings: Boston, Mother's Finest (mixed race rock/funk band formerly on RCA), Herb Pedersen (country rocker once performed with Chris Hillman & Desert Rose Band), and Jim Peterik (former Ides of March and Survivor member, and writer of "Vehicle" and "Eye of the Tiger"). Their actual albums would follow in a few days, but I took the sampler album home that night, and this song led off the album. While the other three acts had their moments on their respective albums (all three are worth digging into musically, Daniel's viewers!), none had anything even closely resembling the career or quality of recorded output as Boston. it was fun to have been a small part of the radio community who turned the Louisiana capitol on to Boston! Good job, Daniel!

[@buzzbomb67]

Boston, especially this first album, were a phenomenal band, and quite a game changer when this album came out in 76. I will never forget hearing these songs at the local swimming pool, that summer! It’s hard to go wrong with any song from either of the two first albums, and even the third album, Third Stage. That sound is timeless. Just have to say, you remind me so much of another super talented musician, Jeff Buckley! If you haven’t checked him out before, you definitely should! If nothing else, it’s a guarantee you’ve surely already heard his version of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, in all kinds of movies and tv shows.

[@Johnny67557]

As a kid in the 70's I used to listen to tons of radio (no internet, 3 TV channels). I can remember like yesterday of listening to this song and getting chills. Launched on my life of being a musician.

[@lilly5157]

I was 16 when this came out.

[@genecase2629]

So was I!

[@georgewodicka4839]

Forgot to mention yesterday, congrats on surpassing 100K total views on your channel! And please stay on the Kansas/Styx/Boston train!

[@raymondruiz5839]

I’m a retired HS Math teacher, who also sings in a band. (I sang with Richie Sambora in 1976&1977 before he met Jon Bon Jovi).Anyway in NJ at a parent conference the mom of one of my student, grew up in Boston with the guys in the group. Her name is Maryann. She told me she is the Maryann referred to in this song. “I see my Maryann, walking away....”

[@carmenwise2256]

Tom is a super genius....so F'n smart. Thanks 4 playing them. Try SMOKIN' next..love your reactions.

[@g.reynolds5610]

So.. Tom Scholz is really Wile E. Coyote - Super Genius :)

[@stevegirardmedia2255]

First, Tom Scholz was an MIT grad working at Polaroid when he was working on this album. And yes, the basement recordings were not a demo for the album, they were the album. Just him and Delp... tho they did have a drummer come in for some of the parts.

[@hifijohn]

I was your age when this album came out.

[@EchoesDaBear]

This whole album just says 'summer' to me! I've always loved this song - indeed, the riff, the lyrics, the vocals - it's a complete package. Together with Foreplay/Long Time, it's essential listening! You can do the entire album for all I care - each song is incredible. Peace Of Mind, Smokin', Hitch A Ride, Rock & Roll Band, Something About You & Let Me Take You Home. There - there is your Boston, inaugural album playlist, all set for you!

[@chadkrueger7538]

It blows me away to think this song is 46 years old! It's as fresh today as it was back in 76.

[@muddshshshark]

If you look at some of his guitars you can see the water damage from the times the basement flooded. Looks like there was 6-12 inches of water. Btw MaryAnne was an older cousin he had a crush on when Tom was about nine years old

[@MrSmartAlec]

Fall of 1976 - I was just out of college and headed to a new city for my first real job. This LP was all over the radio. Those were wonderful days.

[@bruceday4036]

Saw them twice at Alpine Valley Wisconsin. Back to back. Took ages for them to tour because they couldn't bring Tom's basement on tour. Thanks for another great reaction!

[@Castironcarnivore]

Boston only made 5 or 6 studio albums over a 30+ year period. Each album has technological advances made by Tom Shultz. They rarely toured, making it difficult to catch them live, but fortunately for me, I have been able to see them. Incredible stuff!

[@beatleschick1000]

I was lucky enough to see them once in freedom Hall in Louisville Kentucky. During high school when you could push up to the front in the middle of the stage if you could. So much fun! And such a wonderful perfect band!!

[@bethmerryfield7186]

Me, too in kansas city. I was so fortunate to see them.

[@leslie3765]

My 1st concert was Boston in 1978. They had just finished worlld tour and were so excited being home. It ended up being a 3 hour concert! Killer experience! Sounded incredible live!!!!

[@mariannepatrie5260]

I am the Real Marianne That Brad Delp. From the band Boston. Wrote about More Than A Feeling He lived on the same street in Danvers , Massachusetts. Brad would come over to my family's home with his guitar and we would all sing Beatle songs together We were teenagers 1971 - 1974 Brad was 5 yrs older than me. We didn't date But Brad watched Marianne grow up and I went on with my life ( She slipped away. Walked away ) Brad was Soo shy. I didn't know how he felt until MUCH later ( 30 yrs ) had gone by. And There Is More To Say about this.

[@DiconDissectionalReactions]

That's quite a story, thanks for sharing:)

[@georgesnow3985]

I am 58, and I doubted that anyone your age liked the music of my youth! Thanks for keeping it alive!! Love your comments, as well.

[@auntpammy8115]

You're really getting into some great music the past couple days!

[@ngervat]

the guy in his basement was an MIT engineering graduate who was also a classical trained musician. Tom Stotz took his inventions and started the company Rockman which I think still may be active today

[@michaelescareno7048]

Great reaction to Boston!! And yes, founder Tom Scholz recorded most of this monster debut album at home. He has a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT. I HIGHLY recommend checking out "Smokin'" by Boston. It is appropriately named, as it is definitely one of the most smokin' songs I have ever heard!!

[@cathyfisher7894]

I’m from Massachusetts and Boston rehearsed down the street but I was real young to completely appreciate

[@boosuedon]

'Lil tid-bit here, "Marianne" was a cousin that Tom Scholz had a HUGE crush on when he was young. He said in a interview that she was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. The interviewer asked him if she ever knew that she was the Marianne in the song, Tom got a big grin on his face and said; "She does now!"

[@kentharris3878]

The state of the art at the time this was released was 8-track tape, which played on a loop and would never stop until you pulled it out of the player. I mention this to suggest you do what we did and play the entire album on a loop, over and over again. "Boston" is quite possibly the greatest debut album of all time. Every song was played on radio and several were hits. All are outstanding. Thanks for the reaction.

[@mickeyd7045]

Glad you like it. Most all Boston songs off there first album are top notch. This song was extremely popular in my high school days back in the early 80's.

[@foxboroconsultinggroupinc.7423]

I met my soon to be wife in 1976, and the music always playing in the background that summer was Boston's "more than a feeling" and Peter Frampton's debut album!

[@VisionProStudios]

Yep, Tom Scholz took apart gadgets that he figured out how they worked at MIT and then re-invented them to get the sounds for voice and music. The entire album was produced in his basement, and he played ALL instruments, dubbing them in. He later recruited Delp and the others for the vocals, Epic Records took his recordings and cut them in their studios, and the rest was history. I was a Junior in HS when this album came out, and everyone was blown away by the sound they produced...truly a historic moment in Rock and Roll History. I still jam to this song to this day at 61 years old...love it.

[@firebird7479]

I had two aunts named Mary Ann/Marianne. No crushes on them. Good song about Marianne? "C'mon Marianne" by the Four Seasons. Good little rocker.

[@stevegirard-voiceaudiopodcasts]

How 'bout a sound-alike - Carrie Ann by the Hollies?!

[@firebird7479]

@@stevegirard-voiceaudiopodcasts I recommended on the CSNY reaction video that Daniel delve into their pre-CSNY bands.

[@dalemettee1147]

The 'More than a Feeling' and the thought of the fading memory of a girl and the fading decaying sound of the song fades into the background. I'm glad that you heard this song in phones. It means so much more this way.

[@bobszejk9620]

Not only did Tom Scholz create all this in his basement, it was the biggest selling debut album ever up to that time (1976). You need to hit every song on the album. Absolute classic! Have a good weekend

[@mikosoft]

This song is a masterclass in writing and arrangement. There's an unbelievable amount of elements in the whole song sprinkled all over to make it what it is.

[@michaelyork4554]

Brad Delps voice was beyond amazing RIP, this just goes to show when something "however unlikely" is meant to happen, it happens. The Rockman effects device, was built by Tom.

[@lilamuzik3385]

Will subscribe. I always appreciate the musical history. A person YOU would like to follow because you remind me of him a lot is Fil Henly. a British Guitarist from Wings Of Pegasus. He also actually cares about the history, and does some teaching about vocalization techniques and guitar skills. For some reason I just think you would click with him. Try it out. Loved this tour of Boston with you..

[@joshhencik1849]

Fil is great. I learn a lot watching his channel.

[@alhollywood6486]

And Rick Beato completely broke this down in his video, but it doesn't take away from your real reaction.

[@daletwin1]

Great breakdown of the song by Rick. I saw that video. He also does an amazing breakdown of The Beatles: The End. So much going on in that song, as well.

[@Widdermaker]

This is one of the biggest debut albums of ALL time. Made basically in a basement. Tom Scholz is a genius, but Brad Delp’s vocals are out of this world!

[@daveking9393]

I could go on and on about all the great things to say about Boston but others can do that I'd rather just tell you you're rapidly becoming one of my favorite reactors to watch thanks for all you do.

[@SWLinPHX]

Daniel, as awesome as these songs are and as awesome that it is you have such appreciation for and can relate to them, imagine all that PLUS us Gen-Xers who grew up on all this who've heard them all countless times and for whom they conjure up instant and personal memories of the innocence and fun and simpler, easier world of the late 20th Century. It hits us even that much more in the feels. We had it so good with the times and music we live in. I would never trade in my years to be young again if I had to miss all that. But I am so glad you and your generation finally get to hear and appreciate all these seemingly endless gems we experienced one after another. I was beginning to think you were all doomed to be settle for only hip-hop, rap and auto-tune.

[@carolyncostner9619]

Before autotune a good voice was mandatory. I was a teenager and young adult during the best music era ever! Listened to this in my '68 mustang riding the trip on Friday night. Good times.....

[@garylarue3899]

Try Smokin' from the same LP. This album was absolutely huge back in the late 70's. They sounded as good live. I saw them with Heart shortly after the release of this LP. Great reaction.

[@patrickhenry4675]

Tom not only designed his own equipment, he started a successful electronics company and sold a lot of his inventions. The Rockman was his biggest seller. It is a box that fits on your belt that gives you all the guitar sounds on the first album. Many rock bands used one to record their own albums. If you play he also built a power soak. That lets you crank up your Big Marshall stack to still get that big saturated sound but keeps the volume down to where you won't blow the neighborhood out.

[@robertburr7747]

Please listen to "Piece of Mind " by them. I know that you'll really dig it.

[@jmstrider63]

Saw them in Cleveland a couple years ago...awesome! They played through a storm which blew in off of Lake Erie.

[@spaceghost27]

you gotta hear that ending guitar solo on Boston's Hitch a Ride

[@arickquinton1268]

Nailed it right away with your instant analysis. "Very catchy". That clap section got people excited back in the day, it was fresh and catchy. Imagine all the music crated after this does not exist, no internet. Honorable mention: The baseline is badass.

[@mcolford]

Man, this song puts me right back so strongly into my high school days.

[@foxboroconsultinggroupinc.7423]

The movie that year was David Bowie's "The Man Who Fell to Earth", and Michael Weirs' "PICNIC at HANGING ROCK"!

[@korycostango5327]

Can't believe this band is not in the Hall of Fame!!! Unbelievable.

[@steveturner3999]

Saw them live in 1979. They were fantastic live!

[@eileendobbs8574]

I saw them live at Merriweather Post Pavillion in Columbia MD. They are ridiculous. You cannot beat the sound of those guitars and those vocals!

[@jenniwhittle5688]

I love your channel. When my son comes home from college, I make him listen to my stuff and he makes me listen to his. love watching young'ens hear the greats

[@benoitdesmarais2948]

Stevie Wonder (in the early 70's) and Prince recorded many of their albums pretty much on their own. Paul McCarney's first couple of solo albums too. When you're ready for instrumentals, check out Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells, prog classic from 1973, which he recorded on his own, playing all instruments, aged 20.

[@steelyd2]

Todd Rundgren, Steve Winwood, and Jeff Lynne are some other guys who could do that. Literally play all of the instruments on top of themselves and sing and just make the whole album themselves. Some guys are just ridiculously talented.

[@haroldjones8023]

Tom Scholz has an electrical engineering degree from MIT and was working for Polaroid while making this album in his basement on a 12 track analog recorder and yes he built most or all the effects Google rockman effects by SRD

[@bethmerryfield7186]

Daniel, Boston came onto the scene when I was your age. It wasn't a party unless Boston was on the stereo.

[@russelldye7304]

Tom Stoltz MIT engineer made his own studio and electronics ( yes!) In his basement played all instruments except drums and brought in Brad Delp for vocals!

[@russelldye7304]

Sorry Scholtz!got auto corrected!

[@geralddarlington4165]

This has always been one of the songs growing up that officially opens up the summer season for me!

[@wallyboy6666]

You've earned a new subscriber. Enjoyed your reaction & the information. :)

[@DiconDissectionalReactions]

Welcome aboard!

[@micheledash7269]

This song is epic. It’s like you remember where you were when JFK was shot, when Elvis Died and when you heard Boston’s “more than a feeling”!!!!

[@bethmerryfield7186]

Timeless music and band. For certain

[@dougww1ectebow]

Awesome pick! Someone mentioned Rick Beato's video of What Makes This Song Great. He did this one and Hitch a Ride (my favorite Boston song). You have to hear Delp's isolated vocals. The man was superhuman, as Rick describes him and I agree. So many layers in these songs, so much perfection. Tom Scholz is a genius.

[@ricko5885]

One of my favorite (and one of the best) rock songs of all time. And while I'm pretty sure the following songs have all been recommended to you in others' postings by now (but just in case they haven't) you should most definitely check out "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos from 1972, "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin, and "Free Bird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. All three of these songs are over seven minutes long, all three have masterful guitar playing in them, and all three are worth every second of your time, I promise.

[@randyguess3124]

Read the liner notes to their Third Stage album if you want to be blown away. It was recorded during the early to mid 80s on analog equipment, but was one of the first CD releases. I love the third album personally.

[@bigbandit9384]

My Number 1 Band of all time, because of their creativity ,and of course their Awesome music. Great Reaction ..CRANK UP THE VOLUME! 😎✌

[@sonyavincent7450]

Such a good song. Chills. Every time.

[@heatherprincipe9972]

Boston is epic. I like what I like and is across different genre. I don't have a particular favorite style of music but hear amazing. They're epic

[@EastPeakSlim]

True story: I was playing guitar and bass for a cover band out of San Francisco. Made the mistake of falling for the girl singer. It was like a meteor: hot, bright and did not last. This song was getting lots of airplay. I listened to it a lot... and cried... a lot.

[@johnstarace8369]

THE BEST debut rock album in history. This album warrants a complete listen from start to finish. Brad Delp had tremendous vocal. range. Tom Sholtz was an MIT engineering graduate and yes he built his own recording studio in his basement. To understand what that means, in 2020 setting up your own recording studio is possible and relatively easy if you have a computer and the software, in 1976 it was not that easy, the technology in 1976 that was needed was tape equipment and a mixing board of some sort, all of which cost a lot of money. The quality of the recording of this album is on par with the best equipment money can buy today. Listen to the entire album, it’s a masterpiece. \m/ Stay Metal \m/

[@julesmagda6175]

tom scholz was an MS student at MIT in engineering when he wrote this song in his garage. somehow he found a great singer Brad Delp

[@mooncritter721]

This is the sound of success. This album to date has sold over one billion copies world wide! No other band has ever sold that many albums. Boston is a feel good vibe that captured the world! If you want to make the big bucks in music, study Boston and what they did.

[@BustedJunkStudio]

Late chiming in but Boston was amazing and unique, Those songs and recordings that Tom and his buddies made were so good that none of us cover bands could do their songs, and we really wanted to, but where do you find a Brad Delp when you really need one?

[@joelfogelsanger5773]

This album was a monster! I was in college at the time and EVERYONE owned it and played it until the dorm walls shook. Required time in the library to study. Great album.

[@BrianKapellusch]

It's impossible not to smile when hearing this song. Classssssic.

[@Johnny67557]

Someone might have already commented....That "grungy" riff was an inspiration for Kurt in Smells Like Teen Spirit.

[@kenrk]

This is #1 on my list of best rock songs of all time. As close to perfect as you're going to find.

[@j.w.7688]

WAYYY WAYYY ahead of its time! T. Scholz brought something never heard before. This album is and always will be a timeless classic.

[@ptl8742]

Billy corgan was played a pre release demo tape of smells like teen spirit. He said it’s More than feeling grunted up. You picked up On it naturally. Well done.

[@scarlettohara5030]

The entire album was written by Tom Scholz, MIT Graduate and took leave from IBM to write this in his basement. Brad Delp on lead vocals can never be replicated....top five band for me!

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Great reaction. Legendary album. Try their song Hitch hike

[@Frostrazor]

its fun to play on the drums - i know that. Great song - classic timely piece of rock n roll gold.

[@bruschmidt9943]

Yes Sir, in September 1976, the Boston Spaceship landed & changed the Industry! 😎

[@landonmealer348]

Yeah Sholz was an MIT grad. Invented the rockman amp that gives them such a unique sound

[@aladdinsane4345]

A true timeless classic

[@abelmena1446]

Saw them twice blew me away both times awesome,had their albums played them to death