Boston (song)
| "Boston" | ||||
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Dan Layus, Jared Palomar, Justin South, Josiah Rosen | ||||
| Producer(s) | Brendan O'Brien, Jon King | |||
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"Boston" is a song by American rock band
Background and release
In May 2005, the band announced the release date for their debut stuido album, All the Stars and Boulevards, as well as releasing "Boston" for download on their website along with two other tracks.[4] The song was released as the second single in 2006 and soon gained radio airplay.[5]
Composition
The sheet music for "Boston" is published in the
Augustana bassist Jared Palomar has stated that the song is loosely based on one of Layus' high school classmates who left to attend Duke University. Palomar said, "It's more the idea of getting away from everything and starting over."[7] Asked about the meaning of "Boston" in the song, Layus replied: "You know, growing up, I had extended family on the outskirts of Boston, and we’d fly out there for the holidays fairly often, and I always loved it out there, in my mind it always seemed like the farthest point away from California that you could go.... I must have been tapping into that when I was writing that song 'Boston' ...."[8]
Music video
The music video for "Boston" was released on February 6, 2006, and was directed by Paul Fedor.
Use in popular media
"Boston" was used in the third season finale of
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Boston" | 4:05 |
| 2. | "Boston" (music video) | 4:03 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Boston" (album version) | 4:07 |
| 2. | "Boston" (Live From The Grove) | 4:13 |
| 3. | "Mayfield" (live) | 6:51 |
| 4. | "Ringtone" | |
| Total length: | 14:40 | |
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | January 17, 2006 | Contemporary hit radio | Epic | [2] |
| Various | August 8, 2006 | Digital download | Sony Music Entertainment
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| United States | October 23, 2007 | CD | Epic | [1] |
Owl City version
| "Boston" | ||||
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Dan Layus | ||||
| Producer(s) | Adam Young | |||
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American electronica project Owl City released a cover of the song on February 9, 2024, from the deluxe edition of his seventh studio album, Coco Moon.[22]
Background
On January 25, 2024, Young teased a cover of "Boston" via Instagram.[23] It was officially released on February 9, and was produced by Young.[22]
Critical reception
Peter Källman of Music Talkers gave a positive review of the track. He stated, "The song 'Boston' sort of starts in a 'classic' Owl City fashion, from what I can remember, with the cute synths modified to perfection and an overall bubbly feeling [...] We introduce distorted guitars, rebellious pop-punk vocals, and much more. I would say this switch-up makes sense, and it is appreciated that someone put so much thought into their song."[21] He described the first half of the song as "modern and in line with the Owl City sound." He also noted how the punk rock elements becomes "nostalgic."[21]
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | February 9, 2024 | Digital download | Sky Harbor | [24] |
| United Kingdom | Contemporary hit radio | [25] |
References
- ^ a b "Boston - Augustana (CD - Epic #8869717688)". AllMusic. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ a b "Available for Airplay: Modern Rock". FMQB. Archived from the original on April 24, 2013. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ "Artist Consultation + Production + Management". Ping Pong Music. 2013-01-30. Archived from the original on 2013-09-27. Retrieved 2013-08-29.
- ^ Kaj Roth (May 27, 2005). "Augustana Releases Their Debut In July". Melodic. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ Shana Leonard (July 25, 2006). "Ashley Parker Angel, Augustana Might Make You Regret Skipping Tour Openers". MTV. Archived from the original on February 20, 2024. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ a b Justin, South; Josiah, Rozencwajg; Jared, Palomar; Daniel, Layus; Augustana (2008-03-13). "Boston". Musicnotes.com. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
- ^ Wu, Baishi (2008-02-07). "Drop outs Augustana reveal "Boston"'s secret". dukechronicle.com. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ Skope (2011-04-15). "Stoli finally gets to ask Augustana about "Boston"". skopemag.com. Retrieved 2022-01-05. Standard punctuation added.
- ^ "Boston (2006) by Augustana". IMVDb. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ a b Steven Gottlieb (March 6, 2006). "New Release: Augustana 'Boston'". Video Static. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ Default. "One Tree Hill Music". www.oth-music.com. Retrieved 2013-08-29.
- ^ "Shark Music - Season 1: "Here Comes The Judge"". TuneFind. 2007-02-15. Retrieved 2013-08-29.
- ^ "Augustana Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Augustana Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard.
- ^ "Augustana Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard.
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- ^ "Augustana Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Augustana Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "2007 Year-End Chart: Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ "Boston - Single by Augustana". Apple Music. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ a b c Peter Källman (February 14, 2024). "Owl City - Boston (Review)". Music Talkers. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ a b Toshio Maeoka (February 10, 2024). "Owl City Covers Augustana's 'Boston'". PM Studio. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ @owlcityofficial (January 25, 2024). "Tour + New Music = Deluxe. Click the link in the bio to hear a clip of "Boston" (out February 9)" – via Instagram.
- ^ "Boston - Single by Owl City". Spotify. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
- ^ George Griffiths (February 8, 2024). "New Releases: Zara Larsson, Usher, Noah Kahan, Sia & Kylie Minogue and more". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
