The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

The Bosstones' 2002 CD is a far cry from the party ska that made them famous, but for fans of the band's grittier, punk side, this album is the bee's knees. These are big, chunky pop songs with wailing guitars, plenty of horns and the obligatory mobster references. "Everybody's Better" slows things down to a familiar skank.

A half-decade since their fluke '97 hit "The Impression That I Get," the Mighty Mighty
Bosstones have survived in recent years on fan loyalty. As a way of saying thanks, the lads
in plaid give their devout punk/ska worshippers a new and reliable shot of their trademark.
Forgoing the polish of their previous two records, these Warped headliners -- now free
from the confines of a major label -- execute A Jackknife to a Swan with a notab... More >