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| The Sounds of Science,
Beastie Boys |
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| Music,
Iain Silvester,
20 January 1999 |
Rating: F5
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Whether you're a fan already or new to the styles of the Beastie Boys, this intelligently composed anthology has more than enough going for it to interest even the most Cynical doubter. With 42 tracks, this double CD covers the whole eclectic history of the band, from their early NYC hardcore roots with 1981s Polly Wog Stew E.P. (Beastie Boys, Egg Raid On Mojo) to next months single "Alive", this collection offers a unique insight into the strange and unexpected career evolution of messers Yauch, Horowitz and Diamond.
The band have obviously spent much time compiling this collection as the accompanying 80 page book truly has that loving feeling about it, with very revealing and highly amusing track notes and cool pictures of the band in a multitude of silly costumes and guises. Of the rarer tracks, of which there are plenty, the cheesy cover of Elton John's "Benny And the Jets", the charming bossanova styled "Twenty Questions" and the comedy of "Country Mikes" tracks are the real stand outs.
Wisely, the Def Jam era is represented only by the iconic Fight For Your Right, Shes On It and the bizarre Brass Monkey (early signs of that famous sense of humour.) Choosing to omit other offenders from that period may piss some fans off, yet it must seem like when you see embarrassing photos of your teen years to listen to "No Sleep Til Brooklyn " now. Definitely worth investing in. Guaranteed every time.
Grand Royal
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