Formed in 1985, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones started playing in Boston clubs in the mid-1980s. After a brief period of inactivity due to the schooling commitments of its members, they reformed and released their album Devil's Night Out on Taang! Records. The Bosstones toured relentlessly throughout the 1990s, playing hundreds of shows a year, releasing albums and spinning off the popular rock radio hit "Someday I Suppose". They were eventually signed to Mercury Records. The band appeared in the movie Clueless. In 1997, the success of their single "The Impression That I Get" and its follow up, "The Rascal King" earned them mainstream recognition. In 2000 they put out their critically acclaimed disk Pay Attention. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones released their last album on Side One Dummy Records. They officially went on hiatus in 2003, citing too much time on the road and desire to branch out and do different things. In 2007, the Bosstones announced that they were reforming. They played their 10th Hometown Throwdown in Boston and released a new album, Medium Rare, which consists of rare B-sides, and 3 new songs, including the single, "Don't Worry Desmond Dekker".
The band announced their split in early 2022.
Favorite Records
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Lyrics
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The sweet sweet sounds that you cut will last
Reflect back, I drop a needle on a track
And I was able to
Tough it through a very checkered past
Thank you for the records
You've got a lovely way with words
The music plays, in turn you turn your phrase
Turn up the volume on
The sweetest sounds I've ever heard
Thank you for the records [x2]
Put them on
They go round and round and round and round again
Oh, come on
I just love the sound the sound the sound of them
It's a sin
What was written in spin
Yeah you there go and so you win
Don't pay attention to the slander
The harsh harsh words someone's to sense
As I recall, the sound was a beautiful wall
The magnitude of it was immense
Thank you for the records [x2]
Put them on
They go round and round and round and round again
Oh, come on
I just love the sound the sound the sound of them
And it's a sin
What was written in spin
Yeah you there go and so you win
[Spoken]
Thank you for the records
For the records put me down
I really love the way the records sound
Thank you for the records [x2]
Put them on
They go round and round and round and round again
Oh, come on
I just love the sound the sound the sound of them
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones' "Favorite Records" is a tribute to the power of music and the impact it can have on a person's life. The lyrics are directed towards a particular artist or band that the singer holds in high regard for creating some of their favorite records. The song describes the euphoria that comes from dropping the needle on a record and being transported by the magical sound that fills the room. The lyrics suggest that the music created by this artist was able to help the singer through difficult times in their personal life, reflecting back on a "checkered past" that they were able to "tough it through" thanks to the artist's music.
However, amidst the joy that these records bring, there are also hints of criticism. The lyrics advise the listener not to pay attention to the "slander" or "harsh words" that others may say about this artist, as their music is still worthy of praise. Furthermore, the lyrics suggest that what was written about this artist in the press ("spin") was a sin, as the reality of their music was far more beautiful than any critique could capture. Ultimately, the song is a heartfelt tribute to the power of music to touch the soul and bring joy to the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
You made some of my favourite records
You created music that I love and consider to be some of my favorite records
The sweet sweet sounds that you cut will last
The pleasant and enjoyable sounds that you created will continue to be appreciated and enjoyed
Reflect back, I drop a needle on a track
Looking back on my past, I play a song by placing the needle of the record player onto the vinyl track
And I was able to
As a result of listening to your music
Tough it through a very checkered past
I was able to persevere through a difficult and unstable history of my life
Thank you for the records
Expressing gratitude for the music that was created and produced
I love the way you make your music
I appreciate the creation process that you use to produce your music
You've got a lovely way with words
You have a great ability to use and manipulate language in a pleasing way
The music plays, in turn you turn your phrase
The melody of the music inspires you to craft the lyrics in a particular way
Turn up the volume on
Increase the loudness of
The sweetest sounds I've ever heard
The most enjoyable and pleasant sounds that I have ever experienced
Put them on
Play the records on the record player
They go round and round and round and round again
The vinyl record spins continuously in a circular motion on the record player, playing the music repeatedly
Oh, come on
Expressing eagerness or encouragement to listen to the music
I just love the sound the sound the sound of them
Expressing a strong appreciation and enjoyment for the sound of the music
It's a sin
It is a sinful or guilty pleasure to enjoy the music so much
What was written in spin
The content of the music that was written and produced
Yeah you there go and so you win
As a result of creating good music, you are able to achieve success
Don't pay attention to the slander
Ignore the negative and harmful comments from others
The harsh harsh words someone's to sense
The negative and hurtful words that someone has said make no sense or hold no merit
As I recall, the sound was a beautiful wall
Remembering that the music had a strong and beautiful presence
The magnitude of it was immense
The impact and significance of the music was vast and great
For the records put me down
Expressing a desire to listen to the records or music
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