1. Honey Money
2. Livin' in the Eighties
3. Coversation
4. It's Never Too Late
5. Explorer Suite
6. Seal It With a Kiss
7. Hey You're On the Run
8. No Place to Go
9. Searchin'
10. Hope
11. You'll Be Born Again

Special Deluxe Collector's Edition / Fully remastered sound shaped from 24 BIT digital technology / Produced by Mike Stone (Queen, Journey, Asia, Whitesnake) / 16 page full colour booklet 3,500 word essay, enhanced artwork and band involvement. It's true to say that The Beatles revolutionised rock music like no other act has done before or since. Indeed, that sea-change of influence was perhaps more keenly felt in North America than in the UK, jump starting the careers of literally thousands of bands, from New York to Los Angeles and all points in between. It also heralded the arrival of the Bostown sound, a scene built around local Boston club bands keen to emulate the Beatles popularity. It was an influence that permeated well into the 70s and something that was not lost on one of Boston's finest exports, New England.

Formed in the late seventies, and handled by Kiss manager Bill Aucoin, this four piece unit issued one of the finest debut albums of all time on the ultimately ill-fated Infinity label before switching allegiance to Elektra Records for this, their second album. Produced by Mike Stone (Journey, Queen, Asia) and originally issued in 1980, Explorer Suite undoubtedly takes its starting point from the Beatles, but thoughtfully fuel-injects a heavy, melodic rock element comparable to the greatest pomp rock acts of the era. Reference points include Styx, Electric Light Orchestra, The Cars, Cheap Trick and, as previously mentioned, the Beatles. Crammed full of incredibly energetic songs such as Livin In The Eighties , Honey Money , Searchin and Hey You're On The Run , New England's penchant for melody was obviously second to none. Truly one of the most talented groups of their time.

Track listing: Honey Money; Livin' In The Eighties; Conversation; It's Never Too Late; Explorer Suite; Seal It With A Kiss; Hey You're On The Run; No Place To Go; Searchin'; Hope; You'll Be Born Again.

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This is probably my third favorite New England album out of three, but still a very good album. I get a little put off though when they call an album with zero new material a "Special Deluxe Collector's Edition". I already have the previous CD issue, so I'll have to learn more before taking the plunge on this one.

+1 (But it would rank #1 of the three NE LPs for me.)

I can't disagree with you. I really saw them as 1A, 1B & 1C. I should probably move "Walking Wild" down to #3 because I'm not sure that Todd Rundgren was the right producer for them, but all three albums are excellent IMHO.