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Third Stage is the third studio album by the American rock band Boston, released on September 23, 1986. It was the band's first album in eight years, following a lengthy hiatus after their previous release. "Third Stage" showcased Boston's signature sound, characterized by powerful guitar riffs, layered harmonies, and a fusion of rock and progressive elements.
The album featured several notable tracks, including the hit singles "Amanda" and "We're Ready." "Amanda" became one of Boston's most successful songs, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming their only chart-topping single to date. It also achieved significant success in other charts, including the Mainstream Rock and Adult Contemporary charts.
"Third Stage" was a major success for Boston. It reached number one on the Billboard 200 chart, making it the band's second consecutive album to achieve that feat. The album spent a total of four weeks at the top of the chart and remained in the top 10 for several months. It was eventually certified 4x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over four million copies in the United States.
Tracklist
| 1 | Amanda | 4:16 | |
| 2 | We're Ready | 3:58 | |
| The Launch | (2:55) | ||
| 3.1 | Coundown | ||
| 3.2 | Ignition | ||
| 3.3 | Third Stage Separation | ||
| 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 |