It’s back to the countdown of Rizzo Music’s Top 100 Songs of the 1990s with “The Impression That I Get” by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones coming in at number 93. Another One Hit Wonder of the 1990s, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones hit it big with their single, “The Impression That I Get”. Mixing heavy guitar riffs with the sounds of several different brass instruments is typical of the band, and it fell on welcoming ears in 1997. It hit #1 on the Modern Rock Charts and topped out at #23 on the Hot 100. The band will always be known for their one hit, “The Impression That I Get” but the success of that song enabled their next two singles, “Royal Oil” and “Rascal King” to crack the Top 10 of the Modern Rock Charts and put ska-punk back on the map for at least a little while.
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones are a ska-punk band from Boston, Massachusetts. They have released seven albums since forming in 1985, Let’s Face It being the only one that reached mainstream success. If you are a fan of Jimmy Kimmel Live, you might have noticed that lead vocalist Dicky Barret is the announcer. The band went on a short hiatus from 2004-2006 but have since reunited and released a new EP about month ago. The future of the band is still uncertain at this point but it seems that something is drawing them back. They haven’t released a full length album since 2002 but now that they have reunited, there’s a good possibility that we could hear news of a new album in the near future.
The music video is pretty good. It’s again fairly formulaic, but it’s got a lot of energy just like the song. It features all eight band members performing in front of a standard white background. They use some special effects to make it seem as if they are appearing out of no where, and through most of the video some sort of precipitation, likely snow, is falling from the sky. It’s a feel-good video for a feel-good song. Check it out!
Interested in other songs from the countdown? Check out the other Top Songs of the 1990s here
Theres nothing but love for the one hit wonder!
Unforgettable song, deservedly placed on the chart.
-m_a
i didn’t like that song when it came out, but it has grown on me. now, it’s a fun little piece of the nineties.
although, i always did prefer “Royal Oil.” i like the song better, it’s just a little less bouncy, and i’ve never been big into REALLY bouncy stuff. and, the video is hilarious.
How can you describe the Bosstones as a “One Hit Wonder”. To me that is a label that is reserved for bands that did nothing but have one hit. Wouldn’t “underground legends turned commercial success” be a better term??? Christ the Bosstones had a massive following and were well known WAY BEFORE this song…
Agree with Mozzer here… This isn’t even one of their better songs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xl12uRvdMbs
… how the hell’s this band a one hit wonder; you kiddin’ me? most respect dues brother, ’twas crazy love for the bosstones long before them affluent hood “bohemians”, punk hipsters and, urgh, so-cal “hooligans n rudeboys” (seriously now; safety pins, billy jo armstrong?) decided it was up to them, and them alone, to enlighten the world with their… complexity? i for one male it a point to SKIP this song, and i now think i know why. peace!
Guys, I really love this song. The invigorating Mighty Mighty Bosstones ska punk genre is one like no other. Though, I definitely have to disagree with you. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones were definitely not one hit wonders. In fact, they were anything but. They performed at Warped Tour, played on Saturday Night Live, and playing on the Jon Stewart Show. They played concerts with acts such as Reel Big Fish and The Dropkick Murphys. They also performed at Lollapalooza.
90′s radio was packed with one hit wonders. Here are the top 5 on my list.
05. One of Us Joan Osborne
04. Tubthumping Chumbawamba
03. Bad Boys Inner Circle
02. I’m Too Sexy Right Said Fred
01. Baby Got Back Sir Mix-A-Lot