The Mighty Mighty Bosstones: Dicky Barrett (vocals); Nate Albert, Lawrence Katz (guitar); Roman Flysher, Tim Burton, Kevin Lenear (saxophone); Tim Bridewell (trumpet); Dennis Brockenborough (trombone); Joe Gittleman (bass guitar); Joe Sirois, Josh Dalsimer (drums).

Throughout the late '90s, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones and Sublime paved the way for many ska-punk bands to make an appearance on commercial alternative radio and (thanks to their commercials) help to usher in a new generation of Chuck Taylor-Converse-sneaker-wearing-Two Tone fans . This latest installment in the 20th Century Masters collection covers the second half of the Bosstones' career. From the opening moments of "Someday I Suppose" to their cover of Kiss' "Detroit Rock City," it's a trip down memory lane, crowned by the album's prime jewel, the chart-topping crossover hit "The Impression That I Get." This is the only disc casual fans of the group will ever need, and one that diehards could use as a supplementary greatest hits until a full anthology spanning the group's entire career is issued. ~ Rob Theakston

Key players in the 1990s ska revival, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones took the Specials' "Two-Tone" template and added elements of metal and hardcore, creating an energetic, party-ready vibe. Bold horn lines and formidable guitar riffs are essential to this Boston ensemble's sound, but the band's true calling card is the deep, gravelly voice of frontman Dicky Barrett. This 20TH CENTURY MASTERS collection surveys the group's Mercury Records heyday (1993-2000), a period that saw the Bosstones honing their pop sensibility. Nowhere is this more evident than on the surging "Someday I Suppose," and the band's finest and most successful single, the jubilant "The Impression That I Get." As a concise sampler of the Bosstones' peak years, this compilation hits every mark.