Hot Sauce Committee Part Two [Blu-ray]

B-Boys be goin' on and on...on and on...on and on...on and on...
And they do!

They just don't stop.

The smile that spread across my face as I listened to this album for the first time was undeniable. As a Beastie fan dating from '92, I'm always nervous when a new release by them falls out of the sky. It seems pre-determined that as modern musical artists age, their work tends to decline. I can't say that the Beastie Boys are completely devoid of this, as it really does appear as though their *best* days are behind them. On the flip side of that, they aren't getting lazy, and they aren't simply relying on their name and past glory to get them through current releases.

To The 5 Burroughs was an album that, while good, fell into a bit of a niche. It had a strong political influence (being released in a pivotal election year), that was surrounded by dry, bottom-ed out, depressing beats (a style that was being used by MANY artists at the time.) While the album had plenty of highlights, it also featured a, what I...

peace out to MCA!!
RIP Adam Yauch, aka Nathaniel Hornblower & MCA

to all the fans who do not have this album yet, you know you are going to buy it so click that button and do it already.

read hello nasty's review if you have not already... imho, this album contains some of MCA's best rapping and that is all i have to add to it.

nonstop disco power pack is going to be one of my favorite beastie tracks for the rest of my life! that one, root down and 33% god.

HOT SAUCE COMMITTEE ~~~~~ FINALLY !!
Let's be honest, there aren't too many artists that can span three decades let alone make a profound impact on the world of music. These dudes were rapping back when hip-hop was just popping off! The Beastie's are a mixed bag. From party pioneers to doody-rhyme mad scientists, liberal social commentators that to this day can still sell out Madison Square Garden in minutes . The lyrical writing is fun like 'Pauls Boutique' , vocals tracked distorted and grimy like 'Ill Communication' layered over electronica a la 'Hello Nasty' with their heaviest hitting beats since 'Check Your Head.' As a matter of fact, I'd say this is their most hip-hop sounding album since their 92-94 era; A Fantastic Beastie Boys record!

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