The Mighty Mighty Bosstones: Roman Flyscher, Dicky Barrett, Joe Gittleman, Joe Sirois, Ben Carr, Tim Burton, Lawrence Katz, Chris Rhodes.
Audio Mixer: Ryan Mall.
Recording information: Dreamland; Fort Apache; Longview Farms; Q Division; The OutPost; The Steakhouse.
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones have been kicking out energetic, third-wave ska since the mid-1980s, but given rumors that the band will call it quits by 2008, the outtakes collection MEDIUM RARE just might be their swan song. Drawing from recordings made mainly in the late `90s and early 2000s, MEDIUM RARE is a treasure trove of horn and guitar-driven jams. As those who've followed their trajectory know, the Bosstones grew more pop-oriented over time, so it stands to reason that most of the tracks here favor slinky ska rhythms and an accessible polish. Opener "This List" and "So Many Ways" recall the punkier flavor of the band's early material however. In short, there's a little something here for fans of all the Bosstones' material.
