Album
Don't Look Back
1978 · Rock
94 collectors on Gatefold own this
Don't Look Back is a Rock album by Boston, originally released in 1978. On Gatefold: 224 pressings tracked, owned by 94 collectors.
About
Though it was impossible for them to top the excellence of their eponymous debut, Boston expounded on their signature sound with their sophomore effort, <i>Don’t Look Back</i>. Group mastermind Tom Scholz later complained that Epic forced the band to release the album before it was ready, but that’s just Scholz’s inner perfectionist talking. <i>Don’t Look Back</i> may be a little less muscular and a little less gilded than its predecessor, but “Used to Bad News,” “It’s Easy,” and “Feelin’ Satisfied” can easily stand next to the immortal hits of the first album. Boston’s recipe fell midway between the crafted pop of Electric Light Orchestra and the snarling riffs of Aerosmith, which made them the consummate ‘70s rock outfit. Though nothing here quite tops the solid-gold standard of the debut, there is something of a sequel to “More Than a Feeling” in “Don’t Look Back,” a glorious merger of Scholz’s searing guitar and Brad Delp’s soaring vocals.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Don't Look Back5:53
- A2The Journey1:50
- A3It's Easy4:23
- A4A Man I'll Never Be6:40
Side B
- B1Feelin' Satisfied4:30
- B2Party4:04
- B3Used To Bad News2:56
- B4Don't Be Afraid3:44
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Hard Rock
- polished
- anthemic
- coastal
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Pressing denoted by "S" etches in runouts. Original pressing on orange label. Gatefold cover; issued with lyric inner sleeve.
NOTE - track durations listed vary significantly from the other Santa Maria pressing, Don't Look Back (US 1978) (opens in a new tab).
No Synthesizers Used
No Computers Used
Mastered at Capitol Studios.
All songs recorded and mixed at Tom Scholz' Hideaway Studio, except piano on "A Man I'll Never Be" recorded at Northern Studio, Maynard, Mass.
Special thanks to Cindy whose unfailing support made this album possible, to John Boylan and Putney for their expert advice, to everyone who helped assemble and bail out the Hideaway Studio, and to everyone at Epic for being so patient.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Barry GoudreauLEAD GUITAR LEAD GUITAR, RHYTHM GUITAR LEAD GUITAR, SLIDE GUITAR, PERCUSSION
- Brad DelpHARMONY VOCALS LEAD VOCALS LEAD VOCALS, HARMONY VOCALS, TWELVE-STRING GUITAR , RHYTHM GUITAR, PERCUSSION
- Cindy ScholzPERCUSSION PERCUSSION , PERCUSSION
- Fran SheehanBASS BASS GUITAR, PERCUSSION BASS, PERCUSSION
- GloriaPERCUSSION PERCUSSION , PERCUSSION
- Rob RosatiPERCUSSION PERCUSSION , PERCUSSION
- Sib HashianDRUMS DRUMS, PERCUSSION PERCUSSION
- Tom ScholzACOUSTIC GUITAR, BASS, PIANO, ORGAN BASS BASS GUITAR
94 collectors on Gatefold own this · 224 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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