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  • Audio CD (1 Jun 1998)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Explicit Lyrics
  • Label: Mercury Records Ltd (London)
  • ASIN: B000001ERG
  • Other Editions: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 48,001 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. Noise Brigade 2:13£0.69
Listen  2. The Rascal King 2:46£0.69
Listen  3. Royal Oil 2:38£0.69
Listen  4. The Impression That I Get [Explicit] 3:14£0.69
Listen  5. Let's Face It 2:33£0.69
Listen  6. That Bug Bit Me 2:07£0.69
Listen  7. Another Drinkin' Song 3:49£0.69
Listen  8. Numbered Days 3:10£0.69
Listen  9. Break So Easily 2:44£0.69
Listen10. Nevermind Me 3:21£0.69
Listen11. Desensitized 2:04£0.69
Listen12. 1-2-8 2:38£0.69


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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

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Among the leading exponents of the so-called third wave of ska, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones won the devotion of the two-tone crowd by marrying a heavy-metal guitar roar to the skanky downbeat. On LET'S FACE IT, the Boston octet's fifth album, the rock roar has been subdued in some places and expanded in others.
On the one hand, the band has refocused on its Jamaican musical tradition: "Royal Oil" features a completely dubbed-out bass line, and "The Rascal King" is as radio-friendly as any Specials classic. But the arena-punk-rock side of the Bosstones is enlarged and furthered as well. "Desensitized" is all thrash roar and funky horns; "That Bug Bit Me" cops a Rocket From The Crypt hook, line and sinker; and "Numbered Days" opens with a mock-Clash riff and then heavies up into Metallica territory (complete with a James Hetfield-esque vocal turn from Dicky Barrett). It all goes to show that you can simultaneously learn your history and not repeat it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars good, but...................., 30 May 2003
Okay so this album isn't actually good, its very very good.It was the first bosstones album i heard and it got me hooked.....catchy riffs, strong vocals and great use of horns, a general feel good ska album, but it does have a slower pace than some other albums and for this reason only does it get 4 stars, but i still highly recommend you buy this album.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive Mighty Mighty Bosstones album, 10 May 2007
By Siobhan Kemp "JK" (UK, suffolk) - See all my reviews
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I have almost all the discography of the bosstones and I feel that Let's face it is their best.
It shows their diverse range from Pure unadulterated ska to hardcore metal in one album.
For bigger metal fans try "Jackknife to a swan" as well,
For bigger Hardcore fans try "question the answers" or "Skacore, the devil and more".

In conclusion, if you only ever buy one bosstones' album, get this one.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Party Album, 15 Jul 2005
This album is great to party to - lively rhythms, the classic ska guitar riffs, and unforgettable horn sections.
It has probably the best opening of any ska album - the frantic pace of 'Noise Brigade' and 'Rascal King', the slow reggae of 'Royal Oil' and the empire-crumbling chorus of 'The Impression I Get'.
The album slows down after this, but there are still a lot of great songs, the highlights being 'Desenitized', 'Another Drinking Song' and 'Let's Face It'.

Although this isn't the Bosstones' best album, and it doesn't get anywhere close the mighty Mad Caddies, it is still a very good album and, like I said, the perfect one for a party.

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