Funky Good Time Vol.1 & 2 (The Anthology) - J.B.'s (The)

Advantages: A new facet of rock's greatest
Disadvantages: Not for the casual fan

...Anthology 1 documented the backroom saga of the Beatles' career to the end of 1964. Part 2, to quote their publicist Derek Taylor, documented 'the years of dash and daring', which began with "Ticket To Ride" in 1965 and culminated in the psychedelic madness that was 1967. The vast majority of these songs are alternate takes, demos and rehearsal recordings of songs which they released at the time, like a hilarious version of "And Your Bird Can Sing" which ends in hysterical laughter (what else was in the studio at the time, one may ask), and instrumental takes of "Eleanor Rigby" and "Within You Without You". The few new songs to be found include "That Means A Lot", which they wrote and recorded at the "Help!" sessions and rejected and gave to P.J. Proby, who covered it and enjoyed a Top 30 hit as a result, and another reject from... Read review

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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 of which... Read review

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Advantages: Brilliant?
Disadvantages: None

...My all time favorite Beastie Boys album! Check your Head was released in 1992 after the critically acclaimed Paul's Boutique. Mike D, Yauch and Horovitz have done an amazing job producing this album, they also play ALL the instruments along with Mark Ramos Nishita. The album went double platinum and also includes a bit of funk and jazz. Tracklisting: 1. Jimmy James 2. Funky Boss 3. Pass The Mic 4. Gratitude 5. Lighten Up 6. Finger Lickin' Good 7. So What'cha Want 8. The Biz Vs The Nuge 9. Time For Livin' 10. Something's Got To Give 11. The Blue Nun 12. Stand Together 13. Pow 14. The Maestro 15. Groove Holmes 16. Live At P.J.'s 17. Mark On The Bus 18. Professor Booty 19. In 3's 20. Namaste Jimmy James has amazing beat and is a fantastic start to the album, I first bought this album on vynyl... Read review

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