sureshot Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 And damn its pretty awesome. I've always been a fan of their instrumental stuff, so I was eagerly anticipating this. Does not disappointed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Yeah, it's pretty tasty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yermom Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I was pretty psyched about this but I may be feeling let down now...not sure. I've listened to it through a few times while in the car and only a couple of tracks have really stood out for me. Overall, it is pretty sweet...will be good for boozey get-togethers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I was pretty psyched about this but I may be feeling let down now... I had the exact opposite direction...I really like this a lot more than I thought I would. Some of these tunes have a groove so thick you could put it over your mashed potatos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 It's alright, nothing earth shattering, but impressive for the Beasties. But Paul's Boutique is currently rocking in my car's cd player. They can't touch that one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 But Paul's Boutique is currently rocking in my car's cd player. They can't touch that one. Apples & Oranges...Paul's had a gazillion samples on it, this has none. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Apples & Oranges...Paul's had a gazillion samples on it, this has none. I know. It's still better than this and anything they've done. But it's also better than most things anyone else has done too, so they shouldn't feel bad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
muller Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 But Paul's Boutique is currently rocking in my car's cd player. They can't touch that one. Ill Communication pisses all over Paul's Boutique imo. This new one is pretty good on first listen though, the first track especially is fantastic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Track #1 might be the least interesting/most familiar sounding one. Odd choice to open the set. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I listened to it this morning for the first time... it's an odd album, having not read anything about it I was surprised at how it's turned out, no vocals or anything... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I know. It's still better than this and anything they've done. But it's also better than most things anyone else has done too, so they shouldn't feel bad. I hear what you're saying and can't really disagree. I was just saying that it's not really easy to compare the two. Personally, I thought Check Your Head came close to Paul's and thinking of that album in the context of talking about this one, this would have been even better w/ a few choice turntable moments and a side of rhymes. Promising thing is, this shows they've still got the instrumental chops to put something like that together again should they decide to. Until then, this is some fine Summertime headphone lounge on the deck or BBQ tuneage. Me most definitely likey. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 What's interesting is they're now covering Jimmy Smith's "Root Down (And Get It)" in concert - which they'd sampled for "Root Down" 13 years ago. Someone could write a dissertation for grad school or something based on that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 That is interesting. As a sidebar, this album also makes me want to put on some fresh tube socks w/ the stripes uptop like the professionals wear and shoot some hoops. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjpuczko Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 this is enjoyable for about 20 minutes. then i get bored Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 this is enjoyable for about 20 minutes. then i get bored I second that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 i'm still unsure about it. it's fun to drive around with it on, but how long will that last? it doesn't stop threatening to be muzak, but it never goes there. i don't know if no-vocals is a good idea or a brave one, it's a little puzzling right now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I second that. Yeah, I could see how this would get boring to some...especially to those who are more of a fan of the hip-hop stuff. Personally, I dig listening to the occasional instrumental album varying from Sean Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra to Los Straitjackets to Man or Astroman?...this has elements of all of those w/ that trademark Beastie's brand of deep dish funk thrown in for good measure. I mean, I hope this isn't a permanent change in direction but (like I said earlier) a harbringer of that turntable/organic hybrid sound from CYH. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 it's a cool chill out album, but hardly something i will listen to very often. i like it quite a bit though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Piece about the "rapless rap album" in the Guardian today...http://music.guardian.co.uk/urban/comment/...2108459,00.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yermom Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 I'm just adding this here rather than start a new thread. Hopefully it hasn't been mentioned elsewhere already.... I, like so many Beastie fans, have spent many late nights tossing and turning in bed, pondering the question, "Where did they get that freakin' "d*ck in the mashed potatoes" sample!?" Well, now I can sleep easy because here is the answer. Woo-hoo!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 I'm just adding this here rather than start a new thread. Hopefully it hasn't been mentioned elsewhere already....I, like so many Beastie fans, have spent many late nights tossing and turning in bed, pondering the question, "Where did they get that freakin' "d*ck in the mashed potatoes" sample!?" Well, now I can sleep easy because here is the answer. Woo-hoo!! All right!!!! Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 I'm disappointed in this album. I don't think Adrock was up to the challenge. The songs seem very one dimensional in terms of dynamic range and tempo. It doesn't sound like they're having fun. I had high hopes since their instrumental material from Check Your Head and Ill Communication impressed me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 All right!!!! Thanks! Ditto. I always thought it was Moms Mabely (SP?)...now I buffalo stance corrected. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Not to mention, an exciting new avatar option: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sureshot Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 I'm disappointed in this album. I don't think Adrock was up to the challenge. The songs seem very one dimensional in terms of dynamic range and tempo. It doesn't sound like they're having fun. I had high hopes since their instrumental material from Check Your Head and Ill Communication impressed me. I think I agree with you. I liked it at first, but as time as gone on its had no staying power. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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