Death in a Bottle
04-02-2004, 11:34 PM
Alright, alright. So this album is a little outdated, and way out of your league. Released in 1976, this is one of the best selling rock albums of all time. And it's certainly the best one-hit wonder albums of all times. Except... It's not really a "one-hit" wonder, because the whole album was a hit. Their debut is the only decent album Boston produced. Still, this album had more influence on the rock world than perhaps any single record ever recorded. The high pitched vocals and prominent synthesizers led way to 80s synth pop, the wailing guitar solos and heavily distorted power chords were a major factor in the creation of modern hard rock and metal/pop. Finally, the drum beats largely turned into what would become pop/punk drumming, following melody riffs in the chorus, and playing in syncopated rhythms in the rest of the song. If nothing else, the pure musical genius of the CD is worth admiration, even from such musical idiots as yourselves. Tom Scholtz, the mastermind behind the project, is one of the most underrated guitarists of rock, and could play right up there with Page, Hendrix, Clapton, Vaughn, etc. However, in addition to that, he was an incredible synth player, and wrote almost all of the songs off of the album. Boston is truly his brainchild, and anyone can look proudly upon an accomplishment like that. Of course, as I previously mentioned, Sib Hashian is one of the best drummers of his time, and one of the most influential musicians on modern drummers. Brad Delp's Earth-shattering vocals are unlike anything ever heard in rock and roll. He hits notes higher than any singer I have ever heard. Is anyone here musically enlightened enough to know or appreciate this band? If not, I suggest you run out and buy this CD right now.