Beastie Boys - To the 5 Boroughs (2004)
06-10-04 | 10:15 AM
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Originally posted by huh?
that would be boggle he was talking about in that song, not scrabble
that would be boggle he was talking about in that song, not scrabble
, because of course you're right.King of Boggle
There is none higher
Get 11 points with the word "quagmire"
06-10-04 | 10:17 AM
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Originally posted by Frank TJ Mackey
I dunno, I believe I'll take trash talking and political talk any day over rants about women with fat a**es and diamond necklaces.
I dunno, I believe I'll take trash talking and political talk any day over rants about women with fat a**es and diamond necklaces.
06-10-04 | 12:38 PM
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Originally posted by Rivero
Great to hear it's a worthy album, maybe now after two decades these guys will get the f****n respect in the hip-hop community that they deserve....but I doubt it.
Great to hear it's a worthy album, maybe now after two decades these guys will get the f****n respect in the hip-hop community that they deserve....but I doubt it.
I don't know man, they toured with RUN-DMC in the 80s and I think they've always had the respect of the other artists in the rap community.
As far as the fans, I wouldn't expect huge Ja Rule and DMX fans to necessarily dig the Beastie Boys.
They're kind of unique and in a class all their own.
I just want to see a nice big tour.
06-10-04 | 06:51 PM
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I'm sorry to risk threadcrapping but....I shut off the preview after four tracks.
These guys should retire to Tibet already. If rhymes were never their strongest suit at least they put out good stuff musically...the things I heard were just totally dull and unimaginative.
These guys should retire to Tibet already. If rhymes were never their strongest suit at least they put out good stuff musically...the things I heard were just totally dull and unimaginative.
06-10-04 | 11:46 PM
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Being a huge beastie boys fan, I have to unfortunately agree with Jepthah. This album is horrible. There are 3 tracks that are pretty good, the rest is not only horrible, but then they preach politics on every track.
06-11-04 | 03:05 AM
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From: In my mind.
Originally posted by Rivero
maybe now after two decades these guys will get the f****n respect in the hip-hop
maybe now after two decades these guys will get the f****n respect in the hip-hop
06-11-04 | 03:40 PM
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The album got a B+ in the new EW.
However the reviewer says it fits "somewhere between their two best efforts License to Ill and Check Your Head".
Everyone knows Paul's Boutique is their best.
However the reviewer says it fits "somewhere between their two best efforts License to Ill and Check Your Head".
Everyone knows Paul's Boutique is their best.
06-11-04 | 05:12 PM
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Originally posted by Joeboo835
Being a huge beastie boys fan, I have to unfortunately agree with Jepthah. This album is horrible. There are 3 tracks that are pretty good, the rest is not only horrible, but then they preach politics on every track.
Being a huge beastie boys fan, I have to unfortunately agree with Jepthah. This album is horrible. There are 3 tracks that are pretty good, the rest is not only horrible, but then they preach politics on every track.
After listening to the entire album 5 or 6 times, I have to disagree. I think it's their best album since License. They don't preach on every track, maybe 3 or 4 at the most.
06-11-04 | 09:31 PM
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edit: ok, i went back and listened to it again and it's definitely better than i thought on first listen. it'll sound even better on real speakers instead of these tinny computer speakers, i'm sure. there's definitely more mix master mike stuff than i heard the first time around. a few cringe-worthy rhymes, but overall it sounds like a fun album with a lot of nods to oldschool hip-hop.
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06-12-04 | 06:14 PM
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Originally posted by Rivero
The album got a B+ in the new EW.
However the reviewer says it fits "somewhere between their two best efforts License to Ill and Check Your Head".
Everyone knows Paul's Boutique is their best.
The album got a B+ in the new EW.
However the reviewer says it fits "somewhere between their two best efforts License to Ill and Check Your Head".
Everyone knows Paul's Boutique is their best.
06-12-04 | 10:38 PM
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Originally posted by DRG
Which is funny because I remember Check Your Head getting an F in EW when it was originally released. Surely it was a different reviewer, but it's funny how things change with the times.
Which is funny because I remember Check Your Head getting an F in EW when it was originally released. Surely it was a different reviewer, but it's funny how things change with the times.
an F?! damn, thats harsh for ANY band reviewd by EW let alone beastie boys!
06-12-04 | 11:16 PM
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Well, the website has the review and it says 'D'. I may be mistaken, but I swear they originally gave it an F, as I remember how rare it was to see an actual F, let alone for an established act. I'll have to dig out the actual issue and check. But here is the review itself:
Check Your Head
Reviewed by David Browne
With its fuzzy sound and gurgling vocals, most of the third album by the Beastie Boys-those bratty white rappers who helped take hip- hop to the suburbs way back in the mid-'80s-sounds as if it were recorded underwater. Actually, that's the least of the record's problems. A muddled, clanking mess, the 20-track album offers the usual barrage of dumb Beastie boasts (''I got more spice than the Frugal Gourmet!''), all set to sophomoric attempts at rap, lounge-lizard organ riffing, and skinhead punk. (The new angle is that they play all their own instruments for the first time, but the flaccid metal riffs on ''Gratitude'' only make you nostalgic for sampling.) The Beasties' first album, Licensed to Ill, was an obnoxious, and funny, pop-culture carnival; six years and many imitators later, it still stands as the definitive white rap album. At this rate, it will have to stand as the Beasties' shining hour, too.
Reviewed by David Browne
With its fuzzy sound and gurgling vocals, most of the third album by the Beastie Boys-those bratty white rappers who helped take hip- hop to the suburbs way back in the mid-'80s-sounds as if it were recorded underwater. Actually, that's the least of the record's problems. A muddled, clanking mess, the 20-track album offers the usual barrage of dumb Beastie boasts (''I got more spice than the Frugal Gourmet!''), all set to sophomoric attempts at rap, lounge-lizard organ riffing, and skinhead punk. (The new angle is that they play all their own instruments for the first time, but the flaccid metal riffs on ''Gratitude'' only make you nostalgic for sampling.) The Beasties' first album, Licensed to Ill, was an obnoxious, and funny, pop-culture carnival; six years and many imitators later, it still stands as the definitive white rap album. At this rate, it will have to stand as the Beasties' shining hour, too.
06-13-04 | 04:09 PM
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I've given it a couple of listens on The Leak and i can only get into 2 of the songs: Ch-Check It Out, and Triple Trouble. I think i'm gonna have to pass on tuesday. I'll just pick up those 2 tracks i like on itunes.
06-14-04 | 08:06 AM
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I've listened to the album twice now, and I must say, it is pretty good overall (four out of 5 stars). There are some weaker songs on it, but it is a nice throwback hip-hop album, with homages to RUN-DMC and early to mid 80's "party" hip-hop tracks. Overall, I would rate it behind CYH, Ill Communication, and PB on my favorite B-Boys albums, but ahead of HN and LTI. Very nice beats, some good flow, and some tightly produced tracks.
My facorites are "Crawlspace", "Triple Trouble" and "3 the Hard Way".
My facorites are "Crawlspace", "Triple Trouble" and "3 the Hard Way".
06-15-04 | 11:56 AM
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Originally posted by DRG
Well, the website has the review and it says 'D'. I may be mistaken, but I swear they originally gave it an F, as I remember how rare it was to see an actual F, let alone for an established act. I'll have to dig out the actual issue and check. But here is the review itself:
Well, the website has the review and it says 'D'. I may be mistaken, but I swear they originally gave it an F, as I remember how rare it was to see an actual F, let alone for an established act. I'll have to dig out the actual issue and check. But here is the review itself:
06-15-04 | 08:18 PM
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Listened to The Leak on MTV and liked it. Picked up the CD today. I like how it's a throwback to old school hip-hop. Their instrumental jams are nice and all, but I can't say that I miss them on this album. I missed having them do a straight-up hip-hop album. It sounds like they are having fun on this CD.
That said, it is a very preachy album. But what do you expect from the Beasties? The days of "Girls" are looooooooooong gone. "Get Rid of W" is the new "Free Tibet."
This is also the first CD that I bought that has an FBI Anti-Piracy Warning on it. I'm shaking in my Simples.
From the pictures, they are really showing their age. Kinda makes me feel old, too. I remember taping "Fight For Your Right To Party" off of the radio on my first boombox.
That said, it is a very preachy album. But what do you expect from the Beasties? The days of "Girls" are looooooooooong gone. "Get Rid of W" is the new "Free Tibet."
This is also the first CD that I bought that has an FBI Anti-Piracy Warning on it. I'm shaking in my Simples.
From the pictures, they are really showing their age. Kinda makes me feel old, too. I remember taping "Fight For Your Right To Party" off of the radio on my first boombox.
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06-15-04 | 10:11 PM
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Originally posted by DJLinus
From the pictures, they are really showing their age. Kinda makes me feel old, too. I remember taping "Fight For Your Right To Party" off of the radio on my first boombox.
From the pictures, they are really showing their age. Kinda makes me feel old, too. I remember taping "Fight For Your Right To Party" off of the radio on my first boombox.
06-16-04 | 06:57 PM
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Just listened to the cd ---- and it is SCHWEET !!!!!
I've only given it one listen at this point so I was concentrating on the beats -- very nice flow...
Will concentrate more on the lyrics next go 'round..
I've only given it one listen at this point so I was concentrating on the beats -- very nice flow...
Will concentrate more on the lyrics next go 'round..