Aglio E Olio - Beastie Boys (The)

Advantages: Interesting and original music, oldschool hip hop breaks
Disadvantages: poor sound quality at times

...After reading many reviews of the Beastie boys I decided to go out and buy this album. Boy am I glad that I did! I did some research too about their past. The Beastie Boys were one of the hit sounds of the 70's and were originally started by Mike D. Their mix of hip hop and funk brought their music originality and their witty lyrics continue to surprise everyone. They basically did what they wanted, when they wanted and didnt care about anybody elses opinions. Their are 15 tracks on the album. These are the names 1. To all the girls 2. Shake your rump 3. Johnny Ryall 4. Egg man 5. High plains drifter 6. Sounds of science 7. Three minute rule 8. Hey ladies 9. Five piece chicken dinner 10. Looking down the barrel of a gun 11. Car thief 12. What comes around 13. Shadrach 14. Ask for Janice 15. B boy bouillabaisse All... Read review

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Advantages: Could be used as background music.
Disadvantages: No musical ability whatsoever is displayed here, the album is despicably tedious.

...With latest album 'The Mix-Up', Beastie Boys tread new ground in that it's the first album the band has ever released of all new instrumental material. Whereas in the past the albums of the Beastie Boys have been littered with all the bands best rap licks, here the voices have been cut out, the computers have been left alone, and an album has been produced which utilises instruments such as drums, guitars, organ, bass, and synth. Twelve tracks are contained on this album of entirely instrumental Beastie Boys music, a change in direction for the boys and in all honesty an incredibly strange move for the band to have undertaken. Beastie Boys have never been my favourite hip-hop artist in the world, I have however greatly enjoyed some of their music in the past and in picking up this album was expecting the music to come alive... Read review

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Advantages: Sublime hip-hop; nice packaging; cool bonus CD
Disadvantages: Several filler tracks

...The Beasties focus their attention once more on hip-hop in their 5th LP "Hello Nasty". Stretching to 22 songs lasting a total of 67 minutes, this album has many highs and a few lows. It's a polished effort and very easy for new fans to get into. The most recognisable track is of course "Intergalactic", thanks to extensive play on radio and MTV, and it's a great song (check out the fantastic video as well!). However, "Three MC's and One DJ" is even better and gives Mix Master Mike a chance to show off on the decks. MMM is on prime form throughout "Hello Nasty", his first album with the Beasties. His beats make a perfect backdrop for the trio's highly entertaining rap, in particular Adrock's characteristic 'whine'. The stand-out old skool tracks also include "Unite", "Super Disco Breakin'" and "The Move". Among the more instrumental... Read review

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