This cd is awsome the best song on here is you gotta go but the wholecd is great you gotta go buy this cd now

The first few albums were very raw sounding, with tight brass on top of punk-inspired vocals. However, with the advent of "Let's Face It" the band took a more melodius direction with their vocals, more rock instrumentation, but keeping the brass there, if not further in the background.

This disc is very much in keeping with the sound and feel of "Pay Attention," and is great fun. This sound is what makes the Bosstones one of my all-time favorite ska bands (only thing close is early Fishbone).

1. Jackknife To A Swan- Great start out, almost sounds like they're trying for a radio hit (Knock On Wood-esque) straight out of the gate.

2. Mr. Moran- Another awesome song, fast ska with a great chorus

3. You Gotta Go!- Slightly less impressive, but still a good song.

4. Everybody's Better- My favorite on the album, reminds me of Rascal King, slightly slower, very Reggae, awesome chorus.

5. Sugar Free- First song I might be tempted to call filler, but still not weak by any stretch. Will probably grow on me in time.

6. I Want My City Back- See above.

7. Chasing The Sun Away- Going back to the slightly slower Reggae beat, which is a nice breather from the last two songs. Great vocals in here, with a distinctly Caribbean feel. Nice diversion.

8. You Can't Win- This one didn't do much for me, seems like filler.

9. The Old School Off The Bright- Nice 'bone solo to start things off, fun song to keep the toes tapping.

10. The Punch Line- Reminds me of So Sad to Say very strongly. Slightly more guitar, less brass, but still very consistent sounding. Nice addition, makes the set seem familiar.

11. Go Big- More conventional rock than ska. Didn't really do much for me. Lyrics are a little odd too.

12. S#%t Outta Luck- Back to the typical Bosstone's ska style. Enough profanity to make up for the fact that there's very little through the rest of the album. I could take or leave this one.

13. 7 Ways To Sunday- Closing the album with a very different style, lots of rhythm guitar with a harmonica, with a mix of growling vocals and harmonies. Reminds me of Zombie Wood by Frank Zappa. As odd and out of place as it is, it is a kind of whimsical piece with a good beat, and I suspect it will grow on me.

So there you have it. A couple low points, but nothing I would say kills the momentum. Overall worth the minus of one star, but hey, 5 stars are hard to come by.

This CD is very good but you probably shouldn't pay $18.00 for it. It's one of those CDs that you like to listen to at parties or skate to but you usually don't listen to it for fun.
Here's a summary of the songs:

A jacknife to a swan:10/10
This song is really good and the chorus is very ska and catchy. You will really like this song. It sounds like the classic Bosstones.

Mr. Moran:9/10
This one is sort of dark but is definetly Bosstones. It is really ska.

You gotta go!:10/10
I love this song! The horn section is awesome! it is so cool. The most ska song on the CD!

Everybody's Better:10/10
This is my favorite song by the Bosstones! The horns sound better than ever! Wow! I love this song so much! It sort of reminds me of "The impression that I get" on the Let's face it CD.

Sugar Free:9/10
This song is pretty good. It has some cool, quick guitar work and catchy ska lyrics.

I want my city back:8/10
This song isn't that good. It's not really ska at all and doesn't sound like the Bosstones.

Chasing the sun away:9/10
I like the catchiness of this cool little song. It sounds really cool in the choruses.

You can't win:2/10
I hate this song so much. It shouldn't even be written. Not ska at all!

The old school off the bright:10/10
This song is hysterical! The lyrics are so funny and the beat is very catchy and ska.

Punch line:9/10
This song is pretty dang awesome! I like the beat and the lyrics. Very cool song.

Go Big:5/10
I think this song is sort of stupid. It is really weird.

S#!%t outta luck:9/10
This song is funny and catchy. Very cool.

7 ways to Sunday:0/10
What a stupid song! Very boring and stupid!

Besides the two sucky songs, this CD is good. You should probably get a friend to burn it for you.