Propelled to fame on the strength of one killer single--"The Impression That I Get"--and coinciding with a general resurgence of interest in the US with ska, the eight-piece Bosstones delivered with this, their fifth album. Showcasing a noticeably more radio-friendly sound than previous efforts, it also continued to increase the guitar wattage, through the densely-textured efforts of Nate Albert. For Yanks, they've learned their lessons well: Dickey Barrett's gravely vocals wear the stamp of his 2-Tone forebears (notably Bad Manners' Buster Bloodvessel), and both the horn lines and the rhythms here are as punchy as one could hope for. Clearly, this is an album designed to elicit a physical response; indeed, the very moment the pace slackens ("Royal Oil"), the band seem to lose their way. Still, clocking in at less than 35 minutes, this is a short, sharp treat. --Andrew McGuire