In Memoriam

One Hundred Fifty-Seventh

Artist - Boston
Album - Boston
Released - 1976
Label - Epic
Genre - Rock

Tracks:
Side One
More Than A Feeling
Peace of Mind
Foreplay/Long Time
Side Two
Rock & Roll Band
Smokin'
Hitch A Ride
Something About You
Let Me Take You Home Tonight

Boston is a band hailing from where else....BOSTON!!  With their self-titled debut, this album was the second best selling debut record next to Guns 'N Roses's Appetite for Destruction.  I know a lot of people write of this band because they don't agree with their style, but I have to say that this record is amazing.  Here's a little snippet of this record:

If you insist on having it further spelled out for you, consider this.  What distinguishes Boston's music is although it's by definition heavy rock & roll, it evidences a greater concern for melodic and harmonic flow than practically any band you can think of working the same general territory.

On a day like today, the three year anniversary of my Father's passing, I play one of our favorite records.  I think that my Dad and I listened to this record a zillion times and when he felt ill and wanted me to play music, I tried to play things that reminded him of all the fun times we had.  Nothing in the world can ever replace him, OBVIOUSLY, but he will always live on in my heart and soul.  A man that was nothing but the greatest and did all he can to put clothes on my back, a roof over my head and food on the table.  I've said this many times and I will continue to say it until the day I don't have any oxygen in my lungs, but he was the best thing in my life, EVER!! He made me realize how short life is and how to appreciate every moment and that's exactly what I try to do.  For you, Poppi, a man that was just the greatest, I dedicate this album to you.

Enjoy!