Corporate America
by Boston
Released: November 05, 2002
Hard rock, pop rock
Why This Album Matters
This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.
The Album
"Corporate America" is the fifth studio album by American hard rock band Boston, released in 2002. Three songs from Corporate America were included in the band's next studio album, Life, Love & Hope, released in 2013. "Didn't Mean to Fall in Love" was remastered, "Someone" was rearranged and re-recorded as "Someone (2.0)," and an original version of "I Had a Good Time," titled "Te Quiero Mia," was included as a bonus track.
Interesting Facts
"I Had a Good Time" was included in…
"I Had a Good Time" was included in a 2009 reissue of Greatest Hits, representing the album with the only track.
It marks the first appearance of band members…
It marks the first appearance of band members Anton Cosmo and Kimberley Dahme, as well as being the last album released during vocalist Brad Delp's lifetime, although he would posthumously appear on the following album, Life, Love & Hope.
This album is also the second and final…
This album is also the second and final one featuring vocalist Fran Cosmo and the only one released by Artemis Records.
A 48-date North American tour was launched on…
A 48-date North American tour was launched on June 6, 2003.
It was released under the pseudonym "Downer's Revenge"…
It was released under the pseudonym "Downer's Revenge" to gauge its appeal to a younger audience.
Essential Tracks
I Had a Good Time
"Didn't Mean to Fall in Love" was remastered, "Someone" was rearranged and re-recorded as "Someone (2.0)," and an original version of "I Had a Good Time," titled "Te Quiero Mia," was included as a bonus track.
Corporate America
"Corporate America" is the fifth studio album by American hard rock band Boston, released in 2002.
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Reception
However, it was a commercial disappointment, failing to chart outside the U.S. and Japan. The title track was released online prior to the album's release and reached number one on MP3.com's progressive rock charts. The album received mixed reviews, with critics noting its production values.
The Complete Album Story
"Corporate America" is the fifth studio album by American hard rock band Boston, released in 2002. It marks the first appearance of band members Anton Cosmo and Kimberley Dahme, as well as being the last album released during vocalist Brad Delp's lifetime, although he would posthumously appear on the following album, Life, Love & Hope. This album is also the second and final one featuring vocalist Fran Cosmo and the only one released by Artemis Records.
The album received mixed reviews, with critics noting its production values. However, it was a commercial disappointment, failing to chart outside the U.S. and Japan. The low sales led to a lawsuit by the band's leader, Tom Scholz, against Artemis. A 48-date North American tour was launched on June 6, 2003.
The title track was released online prior to the album's release and reached number one on MP3.com's progressive rock charts. It was released under the pseudonym "Downer's Revenge" to gauge its appeal to a younger audience. Scholz considered it a lyrically atypical song for Boston and the most important track on the album.
"Didn't Mean to Fall in Love" was noted to be similar to "More Than a Feeling." "Livin' for You" is a live version of a song originally from the previous album, Walk On, released in 1994. "I Had a Good Time" was included in a 2009 reissue of Greatest Hits, representing the album with the only track.
Three songs from Corporate America were included in the band's next studio album, Life, Love & Hope, released in 2013. "Didn't Mean to Fall in Love" was remastered, "Someone" was rearranged and re-recorded as "Someone (2.0)," and an original version of "I Had a Good Time," titled "Te Quiero Mia," was included as a bonus track.
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