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At the close of the '90s, the Beastie Boys had only released five albums, which may not seem like enough music to provide the foundation for a double-disc retrospective. But between 1981 and 1999, they released countless B-sides, non-LP singles, and EPs, resulting in a sprawling discography ripe for a compilation. So, in 1999, the Beasties released the two-disc compilation The Sounds of Science, which covers every incarnation of the band from Pollywog Stew to Hello Nasty. Inevitably, some well-known songs are missing -- only three cuts from Licensed to Ill are here, and their breakthrough single "Rock Hard" had to be pulled when AC/DC refused permission for a sample. Ultimately, that doesn't matter, since the set captures the spirit of the Beasties so well. Usually, compilations that don't follow chronological order are a little muddled, but The Sounds of Science benefits from its jumbled sequencing, since it emphasizes the band's astonishing musical reach and consistency. After all, every album since Paul's Boutique has followed a similarly unpredictable pattern, as the group moved from hip-hop to punk to funk to jazz. What's remarkable about The Sounds of Science is that it has all the obvious suspects, but since they're rubbing singles with album tracks and B-sides like "Skills to Pay the Bills," two outtakes from the abandoned country album, alternate versions of "Jimmy James" and "Three MC's and One DJ," Fatboy Slim's brilliant remix of "Body Movin'," goofs like the Biz Markie-sung cover of "Benny and the Jets," and the excellent new single "Alive," it all sounds fresh. There's much more than hits here, but The Sounds of Science achieves something most anthologies don't: it summarizes the attitude and spirit of the band, while offering some new revelations even for dedicated fans.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
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Michael Diamond, ComposerLyricist - Adam Yauch, ComposerLyricist - John Berry, ComposerLyricist - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Kate Schellenbach, ComposerLyricist - Scott Jarvis, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Darryl McDaniels, ComposerLyricist - Rick Rubin, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Joseph Simmons, ComposerLyricist - Mike Diamond, ComposerLyricist - Adam Nathaniel Yauch, ComposerLyricist - Steve Ett, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Adam Keefe Horovitz, ComposerLyricist - Daniel Richard Hayden, ComposerLyricist
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1986 Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Michael Diamond, ComposerLyricist - Adam Yauch, ComposerLyricist - Mike Simpson, ComposerLyricist - Adam Horovitz, ComposerLyricist - JOHN KING, ComposerLyricist - Matt Dike, ComposerLyricist - The Dust Brothers, Producer - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Mario Caldato Jr., Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Diamond, ComposerLyricist - Adam Nathaniel Yauch, ComposerLyricist - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Adam Keefe Horovitz, ComposerLyricist - Tom Cushman, ComposerLyricist - James Bradley, Jr., Percussion, AssociatedPerformer
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Mario Caldato Jr., Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Diamond, Composer - Adam Yauch, Composer - Adam Horovitz, Composer - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Mario Caldato Jr., Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Diamond, ComposerLyricist - Adam Nathaniel Yauch, ComposerLyricist - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Adam Keefe Horovitz, ComposerLyricist
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Mario Caldato Jr., Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Diamond, Composer - Adam Yauch, Composer - Adam Horovitz, Composer - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Amery Smith, Composer, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Mario Caldato Jr., Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Michael Diamond, ComposerLyricist - Adam Yauch, ComposerLyricist - Adam Horovitz, ComposerLyricist - Jeremy Steig, ComposerLyricist - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Wendell Fite, ComposerLyricist
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Mario Caldato Jr., Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Michael Diamond, ComposerLyricist - Adam Nathaniel Yauch, ComposerLyricist - Tito Puente, ComposerLyricist - Simon Thornton, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Fatboy Slim, Remixer, StudioPersonnel - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Adam Keefe Horovitz, ComposerLyricist
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records Inc And Beastie Boys
Mario Caldato Jr., Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Diamond, Composer - Adam Yauch, Composer - Adam Horovitz, Composer - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Rick Rubin, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Adam Nathaniel Yauch, Bass Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Steve Ett, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Adam Keefe Horovitz, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Mike D, Drums, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1986 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Michael Diamond, Composer - Adam Yauch, Composer - Adam Horovitz, Composer - Beastie Boys, Producer, Engineer, MainArtist, StudioPersonnel - Bucky Baxter, Pedal Steel, AssociatedPerformer
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Mario Caldato Jr., Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Michael Diamond, ComposerLyricist - Adam Nathaniel Yauch, ComposerLyricist - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Adam Keefe Horovitz, ComposerLyricist
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Mario Caldato Jr., Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Michael Diamond, ComposerLyricist - Adam Nathaniel Yauch, ComposerLyricist - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Adam Keefe Horovitz, ComposerLyricist - Mark Ramos Nishita, ComposerLyricist - James Bradley, Jr., Percussion, AssociatedPerformer
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Mario Caldato Jr., Composer, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Diamond, Composer - Adam Yauch, Composer - Adam Horovitz, Composer - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Mario Caldato Jr., Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Diamond, Composer - Adam Yauch, Composer - Adam Horovitz, Composer - Eric Bobo, Composer, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Mark Ramos Nishita, Composer, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records Inc And Beastie Boys
Mario Caldato Jr., Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Diamond, Composer - Adam Yauch, Composer - Adam Horovitz, Composer - Brooke Williams, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Mark Ramos Nishita, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Vercesi, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Nelson Keane Carse, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Mario Caldato Jr., Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Diamond, Composer - Adam Yauch, Composer - Adam Horovitz, Composer - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Amery Smith, Composer, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Lawrence Parker, ComposerLyricist - Michael Diamond, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Adam Yauch, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Adam Horovitz, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Adam Nathaniel Yauch, ComposerLyricist - Howie Weinberg, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Beastie Boys, Producer, Mixer, Recorder, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Adam Keefe Horovitz, ComposerLyricist - Mix Master Mike, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Sue Dyer, Engineer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Mario Caldato Jr., Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Michael Diamond, ComposerLyricist - Adam Yauch, ComposerLyricist - Adam Horovitz, ComposerLyricist - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Ed Chalpin, ComposerLyricist
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Mario Caldato Jr., Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Diamond, ComposerLyricist - Adam Nathaniel Yauch, ComposerLyricist - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Adam Keefe Horovitz, ComposerLyricist - Mix Master Mike, AssociatedPerformer, Turntablist - Wendell Fite, ComposerLyricist - Sue Dyer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Anthony Schwartz, ComposerLyricist
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
DISC 2
Mario Caldato Jr., Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ted Nugent, Composer - Biz Markie, Rap Vocalist, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Dr. Marcell Hall, Composer
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Mario Caldato Jr., Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Adam Yauch, ComposerLyricist - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Adam Keefe Horovitz, ComposerLyricist - Michael Louis Diamond, ComposerLyricist
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Michael Diamond, ComposerLyricist - Adam Nathaniel Yauch, ComposerLyricist - JOHN KING, ComposerLyricist - Matt Dike, ComposerLyricist - The Dust Brothers, Producer - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Adam Keefe Horovitz, ComposerLyricist - Michael S. Simpson, ComposerLyricist
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Rick Rubin, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Michael Diamond, Drums, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Adam Yauch, Bass Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Adam Horovitz, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Diamond, ComposerLyricist - Adam Nathaniel Yauch, ComposerLyricist - Steve Ett, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Adam Keefe Horovitz, ComposerLyricist
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1986 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Mario Caldato Jr., Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Sylvester Stewart, Composer - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Noah Evans, Composer - Miles Kelly, Composer
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Mario Caldato Jr., Composer, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Diamond, Composer - Adam Yauch, Composer - Adam Horovitz, Composer - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records Inc And Beastie Boys
Mario Caldato Jr., Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bernie Taupin, Composer - Elton John, Composer - Biz Markie, Vocals, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Mario Caldato Jr., Composer, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Diamond, Composer - Adam Yauch, Composer - Adam Horovitz, Composer - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Mario Caldato Jr., Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Diamond, Composer - Adam Yauch, Composer - Adam Horovitz, Composer - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Amery Smith, Composer, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Rick Rubin, ComposerLyricist - Adam Horovitz, ComposerLyricist - Beastie Boys, MainArtist
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1986 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Mario Caldato Jr., Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Diamond, Composer - Adam Yauch, Composer - Adam Horovitz, Composer - Eric Bobo, Composer, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Mark Ramos Nishita, Composer, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Jonathan Davis, ComposerLyricist - Mario Caldato Jr., Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Diamond, ComposerLyricist - Adam Yauch, ComposerLyricist - Adam Horovitz, ComposerLyricist - Q-Tip, Vocals, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Mario Caldato Jr., Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Diamond, Composer - Adam Yauch, Composer - Adam Horovitz, Composer - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Mario Caldato Jr., Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Diamond, Composer - Adam Yauch, Composer - Adam Horovitz, Composer - Eric Bobo, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Mario Caldato Jr., Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Diamond, Composer - Adam Yauch, Composer - Adam Horovitz, Composer - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Bucky Baxter, Pedal Steel, AssociatedPerformer
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Mario Caldato Jr., Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Diamond, Composer - Adam Yauch, Composer - Adam Horovitz, Composer - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Mario Caldato Jr., Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Diamond, ComposerLyricist - Adam Yauch, ComposerLyricist - Adam Horovitz, ComposerLyricist - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Mario Caldato Jr., Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Diamond, ComposerLyricist - Adam Nathaniel Yauch, ComposerLyricist - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Adam Keefe Horovitz, ComposerLyricist - Mark Ramos Nishita, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Michael Diamond, ComposerLyricist - Adam Yauch, ComposerLyricist - John Berry, ComposerLyricist - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Kate Schellenbach, ComposerLyricist - Scott Jarvis, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Ronald Ford, ComposerLyricist - Linda Shider, ComposerLyricist - Mario Caldato Jr., Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Diamond, ComposerLyricist - Adam Yauch, ComposerLyricist - Mike Simpson, ComposerLyricist - Adam Horovitz, ComposerLyricist - JOHN KING, ComposerLyricist - Howie Weinberg, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Dike, ComposerLyricist - Andy Van Dette, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Garry Marshall Shider, ComposerLyricist - The Dust Brothers, Producer - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Barberella Bishop, ComposerLyricist
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys
Mario Caldato Jr., Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Michael Diamond, ComposerLyricist - Adam Nathaniel Yauch, ComposerLyricist - Beastie Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Adam Keefe Horovitz, ComposerLyricist
This Compilation (C) 1999 Capitol Records, Inc. and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. ℗ 1999 Capitol Records Inc And Beastie Boys
Album review
At the close of the '90s, the Beastie Boys had only released five albums, which may not seem like enough music to provide the foundation for a double-disc retrospective. But between 1981 and 1999, they released countless B-sides, non-LP singles, and EPs, resulting in a sprawling discography ripe for a compilation. So, in 1999, the Beasties released the two-disc compilation The Sounds of Science, which covers every incarnation of the band from Pollywog Stew to Hello Nasty. Inevitably, some well-known songs are missing -- only three cuts from Licensed to Ill are here, and their breakthrough single "Rock Hard" had to be pulled when AC/DC refused permission for a sample. Ultimately, that doesn't matter, since the set captures the spirit of the Beasties so well. Usually, compilations that don't follow chronological order are a little muddled, but The Sounds of Science benefits from its jumbled sequencing, since it emphasizes the band's astonishing musical reach and consistency. After all, every album since Paul's Boutique has followed a similarly unpredictable pattern, as the group moved from hip-hop to punk to funk to jazz. What's remarkable about The Sounds of Science is that it has all the obvious suspects, but since they're rubbing singles with album tracks and B-sides like "Skills to Pay the Bills," two outtakes from the abandoned country album, alternate versions of "Jimmy James" and "Three MC's and One DJ," Fatboy Slim's brilliant remix of "Body Movin'," goofs like the Biz Markie-sung cover of "Benny and the Jets," and the excellent new single "Alive," it all sounds fresh. There's much more than hits here, but The Sounds of Science achieves something most anthologies don't: it summarizes the attitude and spirit of the band, while offering some new revelations even for dedicated fans.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
About the album
- 2 disc(s) - 42 track(s)
- Total length: 02:03:54
- Main artists: Beastie Boys
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Capitol Records
- Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
© 1999 Capitol Records Inc And Beastie Boys This Compilation ℗ 1999 Capitol Records Inc And Beastie Boys
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