Beastie Boys Album: “Aglio e Olio [Japan Bonus Tracks]”

these guys weren't always great hip-hop/rap artists...this album shows that...instead they were once great punk artists...this album is great. although the import gives you only one extra track - soba violence, otherwise the cd would cost 6 bucks...so in effect you are paying 17 bucks for 1:30 minutes, but it's worth it if you are a true fan like me!

The Beastie Boys EP Aglio E Olio is punk at its best. Never before had I heard punk like this.

The beastie boys are the only hip hop I've ever liked and are the most talented in that damn genre. With Aglio e olio, the boys go back to their awesome hardcore punk roots, you must check this album out if you want some good punk rock music back. It shows that even tough the 80's punk were dead, the beasties still bring back the good old punk back since this was released in 1995. For fans of Minor threat, Black flag, and just any hardcore fan this is a must. It's really short, shorter than other punk CD's but is still worth checking out. For those who are only "hip hop" fans, i guess you've never heard the punk, even hard rock and some metal in Licensed to Ill huh? in all their hip hop albums they've never let their punk influence out. "You gotta fight for your right to party" is mainly a classic 80's hard rock anthem. So what'cha want from Check your head has strong guitar rock sound in it. Even the classic Sabotage is half punk rock, which would be consider a rapcore song. If i recall the only hip hop only album they ever did was probably To the 5 boroughs. Hello nasty lacked in punk but they still carried a rock sound. Beastie boys are REAL hip hop, but that's not what they have always been. So for true punk and early hardcore punk fans i suggest checking this EP out. This EP puts all the fake punk fans to shame in their game. They were the first hardcore band in the new york scene but since they went to do hip hop, i guess many people forgot where they started. This EP is not a must like say Black flag's Damaged, but if you want REAL punk, then get it man you won't be disappointed except for how short it is. And check their early hip hop albums too they're awesome. It's funny how Licensed to Ill is consider a rap album for metalheads (I've heard) or for those who just didn't like hip hop. But it doesn't only have beats, with Rick Rubin on board you know why it had some metal elements. And since the beasties were a bit different, it wasn't boring like other hip hop.

This CD kicks ass. If you like punk, Hardcore, or your a Beastie Boys fan this CD is a must. I have evey one of their full length CD's and this is the one that I like moore than any of their others.

MUST listen if you're into punk or the BEASTIE BOYS!!! Not for everyone, but is some good stuff!!!