Boston's third studio album released in 1986 which feature the hit #1 song Amanda and hit #1 on Billboard 200. The whole album took 6 years to produce without the help of synthesizers or orchestral instruments. - Boston's third studio album released in 1986 which feature the hit #1 song Amanda and hit #1 on Billboard 200. The whole album took 6 years to produce without the help of synthesizers or orchestral instruments.