Overview
Life, Love & Hope is the sixth studio album by Boston, released on December 3, 2013, via Frontiers Records. Coming 11 years after Corporate America, this album blends new material with reworked versions of songs from the previous record, resulting in an intriguing mix that revisits Boston’s signature melodic rock sound. It’s the first Boston album without the full involvement of original vocalist Brad Delp, though his voice is still featured on some tracks, giving the album a nostalgic touch.
Release Date: December 3, 2013
Label: Frontiers Records
Genre: Arena Rock, Classic Rock, Hard Rock
Album Type: Studio Album
Chart Performance: No. 37 (Billboard 200)
Tracklist:
1. Heaven on Earth
2. Didn’t Mean to Fall in Love
3. Last Day of School
4. Sail Away
5. Life, Love & Hope
6. If You Were in Love
7. Someday
8. Love Got Away
9. Someone (2.0 version)
10. You Gave Up on Love (2.0 version)
11. The Way You Look Tonight
Why You Should Listen
Life, Love & Hope is a heartfelt blend of Boston’s classic arena-rock power and emotional balladry. Tracks like “Heaven on Earth” and “Life, Love & Hope” echo the soaring, melodic rock anthems that made the band legends. Meanwhile, songs like “Sail Away” and “The Way You Look Tonight” bring a more contemplative edge.
Fun Facts & Trivia
🎸 A Legacy Voice: Brad Delp’s vocals appear posthumously on several tracks, including “Didn’t Mean to Fall in Love” and “Sail Away”, making this album a poignant tribute to his talent and spirit.
🎸 Tom Scholz’s Vision: As always, Tom Scholz took the reins on production, engineering, and instrumentation, crafting the album over a decade with meticulous detail.
🎸 New & Familiar Faces: Vocal duties were shared by new lead singers Tommy DeCarlo and David Victor, bringing fresh voices to Boston’s timeless sound.
🎸 Revisiting the Past: Tracks like “Someone (2.0)” and “You Gave Up on Love (2.0)” are reworked versions from Corporate America, reimagined with new vocals and arrangements.
A Nostalgic Finale
Life, Love & Hope captures Boston’s ongoing journey – a heartfelt record that looks back with reverence and pushes forward with determination. It’s a nostalgic final chapter for fans of their arena-filling, harmony-driven rock.
