"My criteria for any ska record is simple: does it make me jump out of my chair and start skanking wildly as if my life depended on it? With Noises, the answer is a resounding yes, even six years after I first heard of the bosstones. The trend in the latter half of the ninetees was to have bands that did either happy pop-ska, or run-of-the-mill punk-ska. Although they combine a hardcore background with singable ska songs, the Bosstones really don't fit into either category; this record showcases their distinctive sound better than their other records. The sound is aggressive and FAST, especially on Dr. D and What's At STake, but then you have where'd you go and They Came to Boston, which may not be "hardcore" but maintain the high level of energy. This album stands out from all other ska albums by far. If you buy only one Bosstones CD, get this one, but you're going to want more."
Before the generic suits. . .
Kenneth B. Buck | 08/18/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you love "Let's Face It," but can't help feeling that the 'Tones have sold out just a little . . . if you think the generic suited rudy look just isn't as cool as the good 'ol "Bad in Plaid," . . . if you think that the new CD has a bit too much polish on the vocals and not enough driven growl . . . this is the CD for you. But then again, if you miss the good old Boss Tones, then you probably have this album already. If you are new to these ska-core bad boys, you don't know what you're missingt - "Let's Face It" is catchy, but this is where it's at."
Classic bosstones
Kenneth B. Buck | 03/06/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD kicks @$$.It has so many great songs on it. Most were on the live album but the originals are just as good if not better."Where'd You Go","Cowboy Coffee","I'll Drink to That and "Bad In Plaid" all kick @$$. But my favorite song is "Dr.D".All bosstones fans should own this."
Perfection
Banned for life | Earth | 11/02/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This album is the most perfect Bosstones album, though I liked "Devil's night out" (and need to buy a new copy), it was quite rough. This one, just great. Picture it's fall 1994. You are a loser working in a factory, sitting in your sweet 1993 Candy Apple Red Nissan Sentra, and you make every person that walks by your car hear "Doctor D", and you play that album for every person you take to the fast food joint on break. Resitance is futile!! Ska is better than alt-rock on the radio. You must comply!!! Love the Ska!!Love me!!! Also, if you want to turn somebody onto ska, please play "I'll drink to that" after, well, they have a drink. Frat-boy fun!!"