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Released 40 years ago

Third Stage

Boston · 1986

40 min · 11 tracks · hard rock

Polished hard rock anthems intertwine with soaring melodies and introspective lyrics, defining Boston's signature sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • contemplative late-night reflections
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1986, 'Third Stage' marked Boston's third studio album and their first in over a decade following 'Don't Look Back' in 1978. The band faced significant lineup changes and shifts in the music industry during this hiatus, which added pressure as they sought to recreate their earlier success with a more modern sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Journey· Foreigner· Styx

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Amanda 4:16
  • 2 We’re Ready 3:58
  • 3 The Launch 2:55
  • 4 Cool the Engines 4:23
  • 5 My Destination 2:19
  • 6 A New World 0:36
  • 7 To Be a Man 3:30
  • 8 I Think I Like It 4:06
  • 9 Can’tcha Say 5:13
  • 10 Still in Love 5:10
  • 11 Hollyann 4:16

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