New Bosstones

I didn't realize it, but the Mighty Mighty Bosstones released a new CD. They had either been on a hiatus or broken up for a few years. I had been a fan of them since the early nineties, and they were my first introduction to Ska (though I've heard them described as Skacore, Ska/Punk, and that nifty catch-all "Alternative" (i.e. not Brittney Spears)). Though I was lukewarm about their last disk, I was disappointed that they had broken up.

They regrouped for a few events in Boston in December, and produced a rarities and B-sides disk (along with three new tracks). I was going to buy it at Barnes and Noble, as I had a coupon, but they didn't carry it. Got a book about trying different foods (for my daughter) instead. I got the music last night from iTunes. CDs mostly take up space and act as backups in my house these days.

Overall, I dig it. A few numbers are more traditional, Skatalite-like Ska, which I dig. I think someone caught me dancing a bit at the bus stop to one of those. At least two tracks are meta, referencing other musical acts. It definitely reminded me of why I like the band.

Does it mean they'll be putting out more music? I hope so. Right now, it's just nice to have them back on a cold, gray day.