BOSTON: WALK ON
After the success of their 1986 album Third Stage, the band began planning a follow-up and writing for Walk On, which began in 1988. However, due to the increased friction and disagreements between Tom Scholz and Brad Delp, the latter left the band in 1989 to join original Boston guitarist Barry Goudreau in forming a new band, named RTZ. Soon after, Fran Cosmo was hired and introduced as the new lead singer. Delp returned to Boston to assist in the writing, and shared lead vocals on the subsequent Walk On Tour, though he did not sing on the album. Despite the many flaws this album possesses, though, certain things still make it slightly above average. Between great vocal work, solid instrumentation, and a fantastic middle-section, the group were still able to make some great material past their prime.
Tracklist:
1.I Need Your Love 2.Surrender To Me 3.Livin' For You 4.Walkin' At Night 5.Walk On 6.Get Organ-ized 7.Walk On (Some More) 8.What's Your Name 9.Magdalene 10.We Can Make It
Lineup:
Tom Scholz - guitar, bass, drums, piano, organ, keyboard, clavinet, hand clapping, engineering, Fran Cosmo - lead vocals, Gary Pihl - guitar, hand clapping, David Sikes - bass, background vocals, Doug Huffman - drums, Matt Belyea - hand clapping, Bob Cedro - rhythm guitar, special effects, hand clapping, Tommy Funderburk - background vocals