Disco de Beastie Boys: “Ill Communication [Clean]”

I've never been a Beastie Boys fan. I discovered Shambala while looking for an online copy of the old Three Dog Night tune. Beastie Boys Shambala hooked me, I had to hear more. Ill Communication didn't disappoint. I love the fusion-hop-acid-trip-jazz-rock-whatever-it-is they do.

This is not the music to listen to while having an anxiety attack. It is a montage of rapped lyrics, world beats, rock and jazz, fusion, and trip-hop, a veritable assault on standardized categories and linear perceptions. Whatever you decide to call it (yeah, even "That ain't music, it's NOISE!"), the Beastie Boys have executed it well. This music is skillfully created, magically blended, and flawlessly engineered.

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The Beastie Boys cannot be limited to just one type of music. "Rap" simply does this great band absolutely no justice. If you are new to the b-boys, GET THIS CD! Sure shot, Tough guy, Root Down, Sabotage, Freak Freak, Get it togeter, Flute Loop, Do it, Heart Attack Man, EVERY single song is awesome. The b-boys have it all, hardcore rock with sabotage, Funky rhythyms with Freak freak, punkish H.A.M., and pure rap like get it together and do it. Even the instrumentals are great with the crazy violin and all. These MCs are the best ever, and Ill communication is their best cd by far. I like the new flavor in Hello Nasty, afterall bands do evolve, especially the b-boys, and i like the old school stuff like license to ill. Paul's B is good too. But this Cd is definitely worth every penny, 20 tracks that flow smoothly and keep the energy from Sure shot all the way to Transitions, the b-boys have truly found themselves with this must-have album. Adrock, Mike D, and MCA will always be the best.

What a great package from the original bad boys! " Paul's Boutique" was great but it sorta fizzeled out into weirdness toward the end and " Check your Head" brought the house down but it was a bit too long. This one is there all around best to me because it's a good mix of their usual freestylin' beats, punk sessions and incredibly chill, funky numbers like " Sabrosa". I also dig " Bodhisattva Vow". I'm a Buddhist too and consider M.C.A. a kindred spirit cuz we had the same approach. You gotta hear " Get it Together" with Q-Tip. This shows the Beasties' at their full splendor and also shows how important they are to music today.

Arguably their greatest album ever.It's has so many different musical styles it's unbelieveble.Many consider Check Your Head a better effort but this is as good as they ever got.This album gets my personal vote for best album of 1994.

Ill Communication is one of the best B-Boys rap albums. While it still has its share of punk and alternative numbers, this cd has some of the Beastie's best rhmyes. "Get it Together" done with q-tip is a standout, as well as "Sure Shot" and "Root Down". "Sabotage" is a great alternative track, although it's not the same without the great video. Much of the rapping on this album is different from their earlier albums, focusing more on each boy having their own section and less switching off on rhymes. This change is welcome as it allows each of the boys showcase their own individual talent: Adrock's high energy, Mike D's sillyness, and Mca's cool raspiness. This is perhaps the strongest Beastie Boys album overall. I would recommend this or "Hello Nasty" (1998) as the first Beastie Boys album for the casual fan. And if you're a big Beasties fan, you should already own this.