The Punk Site 2021 Top 20: The Mighty Mighty BossToneS – When God Was Great

The penultimate entry in our countdown of our favourite releases from 2021 is from ska-punk pioneers The Mighty Mighty Bosstones who released their 11th studio record, When God Was Great, in May via Hellcat Records. Co-produced by longtime collaborator Ted Hutt and Rancid‘s Tim Armstrong, When God Was Great is the culmination of their extensive and all-embracing career and sees the band bringing back friends, tourmates, and bandmates from the past for a sonic celebration that stresses the power of perseverance and human connection during tumultuous times.

“After 35 years, you know what you’re getting with this band. If you’ve never liked ska or The BossToneS, When God Was Great won’t change your mind. And that’s just fine. This is an album for ska enthusiasts. It shows that the genre is far from dead. It’s energetic, powerful, emotional and fun. An album about friends and family that features friends and family (seriously, Dicky Barrett’s daughters sing on the CCR cover of As Long As I Can See The Light), When God Was Great is a must-listen for anyone craving to do a little dancing.” (Bobby Gorman, May 2021)

When God Was Great” can be streamed and purchased here