Boys Night Out

Editorial Reviews
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Boys Night Out suggests the accompaniment to a PG-13-rated bachelor party, with an implied narrative arc and a stack of appreciative tunes about, er, dames. Frank, Dean and Sammy are heard mostly in solo settings, but the upbeat mood and brassy arrangements make for a cohesive Three Musketeers atmosphere. The 19-track disc offers some real nuggets for Sinatra fans (the little-heard near-title track, two visits to Guys and Dolls from the Reprise Repertory Theater set on which the Rat Pack's leader took the Nathan Detroit role he'd lost to Marlon Brando on film), while bearing reminders of how one-of-a-kind each of his two pals sounded. Listeners who are planning on staying in for the evening will also dig this thoughtfully compiled album. --Rickey Wright

Tracks:

Get Your Head Straight
Swift and Unforgiving
Push and Pull
Up with Me
Heirs of Error
Let Me Be Your Swear Word
Hey, Thanks
Fall for the Drinker
Apartment 4
Reason Ain't Our Long Suit
It Won't Be Long

Customer Reviews:

same boys night out brand with a great new taste.......2007-07-06

i have been a big boys night out fan since before "make yourself sick," and except for "broken bones and bloody kisses" i've gotten every single boys night out album within the first week of it's release (hell, i skipped class to pick up "make yourself sick" the day it came out).
boys night out has always been a band that is about changing, yet staying the same. the new self titled album is no different. although, not quite as good as "make yourself sick," it is better than "trainwreck." in my opinion every single bno album gets a 5, because they are all fantastic. some of their cds may take a few listens to get into it and enjoy it, but i have not been disappointed yet.
let me explain my headline now:
anyone who is a fan of boys night out knows that their songs are all about murder and mayhem.....that's not the case with the new album. the songs on this album seem to be more about life, having fun, getting high, and some slight mayhem. the songs are all great though, and it's nice to see a change in the lyrics.
2 other differences...1 noticeable, the other not so much....is instruments. they now have 2 guitar players again (where "trainwreck" only had 1) and their original drummer ben is back (dave from fordirelifesake filled in for a while).
my only gripe about this album, but doesnt take away any points, is the slow type song that bno have at the end of every album they do....these songs are still really good on every album, but bno is way better when they stick with the faster paced catchy pop-punk.
if this is bno's 4th masterpiece....i can't wait to hear their next effort.
standout tracks include "get your head straight", "let me be your swear word", and "apartment 4".
just pick up the album....no need to even listen to clips. they don't do the songs any justice....you need to hear the full songs.

The best punk band from the Great White North returns!.......2007-06-27

The new Boys Night Out album deserves to be heard! The whole album is pretty solid but some highlights are "Get Your Head Straight," "Swift and Unforgiving," and "Reason Ain't Our Long Suit." The new cd isn't as 'screamo' as some of their earlier stuff but the sound is definitely great and shows how the band's sound has evolved. Of course, it still features some of the great prog-riffs that the band is already known for.
Bottom Line: Great stuff- definitely one of the better punk albums of the year.

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Fun, Upbeat, Good Time, just like a Boys Night Out.
Sammy, Frank and Dean could REALLY sell a song--and that's no small feat !!!
Oceans 11
Fabulous CD
Good stuff

Boys Night Out
The Rat Pack
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Amazon.com

Boys Night Out suggests the accompaniment to a PG-13-rated bachelor party, with an implied narrative arc and a stack of appreciative tunes about, er, dames. Frank, Dean and Sammy are heard mostly in solo settings, but the upbeat mood and brassy arrangements make for a cohesive Three Musketeers atmosphere. The 19-track disc offers some real nuggets for Sinatra fans (the little-heard near-title track, two visits to Guys and Dolls from the Reprise Repertory Theater set on which the Rat Pack's leader took the Nathan Detroit role he'd lost to Marlon Brando on film), while bearing reminders of how one-of-a-kind each of his two pals sounded. Listeners who are planning on staying in for the evening will also dig this thoughtfully compiled album. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Fun, Upbeat, Good Time, just like a Boys Night Out........2007-07-10

Yeah it is not their most famous songs, but the songs are all great. This disc is just a fun disc. The songs are upbeat and well done. I have Live at the Sands and EEE-O-11 which are both live and fantastic but this one is my personal favorite.

Sammy, Frank and Dean could REALLY sell a song--and that's no small feat !!!.......2007-06-19

This CD gives us a great collection of classic pop standards performed by three of the greatest entertainers of the twentieth century: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Dean Martin. Their performances on this CD are remarkably well polished; and every moment of this CD proves it.

The CD track set opens with the peppy "Here Goes" performed by Frank Sinatra. The arrangement moves at a great tempo and the horns are well used for "Here Goes." Frank's breezy and flashy delivery sparkles like gold and his voice is in excellent form, too. Sammy Davis also performs one of his signature songs entitled "Yes I Can." "Yes I Can" is semi-autobiographical; Sammy sings of how he believes that he can "go all the way" in his career as a professional entertainer. The piano, horns and drums help the melody move along with drama and flair; and Sammy plays with the tempo of his vocals to accomplish some great vocal gymnastics.

"We Open In Venice" is a playful tune about Frank, Dean and Sammy embarking on a tour of Italy; they harmonize well and their verbal interjections create a sense that they improvised this number although they probably practiced "We Open In Venice" until they got it just right. Another playful tune is Frank Sinatra's rendition of "Ol' MacDonald." Frank changes most of the nursery rhyme lyrics to make it a song about how he loves his woman; and this approach works very well. Love those chimes on "Ol' MacDonald," too!

Sammy Davis, Jr. comes back to sing a more traditional ballad with "There Is Nothin' Like A Dame" from South Pacific. Sammy sings this to perfection and the musical arrangement uses the horns and percussion well. Sammy, being Sammy, just can't resist playing with some of the lyrics and the tempo--and this boosts the quality of "There Is Nothin' Like A Dame."

Other gems on this CD include "Guys And Dolls" sung by Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra; they deliver this number with panache and masculine sensitivity. "Something's Gotta Give" features Sammy Davis, Jr. outdoing even himself as he delivers this without a superfluous note. His masculine warmth and energy render "Something's Gotta Give" an infectiously catchy number. Great! Frank performs "Just One Of Those Things" with passion, sensitivity and a worship of a love affair that stuns me with its high quality control.

The CD ends with a reprise of "Guys And Dolls" sung by Frank and Dean once again. Although many years have passed since this recording was made, the lyrics about men doing things to impress their women remain completely true to this day. Awesome!

The liner notes feature photos of Sammy, Frank and Dean with a blue hue to them; and there are a few quotes each provided about themselves and their work together. It's very sweet; but I would have liked an essay to be included in the liner notes. However, this is a minor disappointment.

Sammy Davis, Jr., Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin will remain three of the greatest entertainers that ever lived; and I doubt we'll ever see another group quite like them. They sang their hearts out, all the while making it seem so easy although we know it really wasn't. I highly recommend this CD for their fans; and fans of "The Rat Pack" will love this CD forever!

Enjoy!

Oceans 11.......2007-05-16

No doubt the experience to hear the collaboration of the original Players of Las Vegas- The Rat Pack. Pure enjoyment of a time gone past.

Fabulous CD.......2007-03-22

This is the cd to have if you love oldies. It is a must have if you are a rat pack fan. They did a great job on the remix.

Good stuff.......2006-08-29

This CD has titles that are not available anywhere else - a perfect addition to any collection.

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