Beastie Boys Anthology: The Sounds of Science
Beastie Boys · 1999
125 min · 42 tracks · hardcore punk · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop
Eclectic hip-hop rhythms intertwine with punk energy, showcasing the Beastie Boys' innovative genre-blending style.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic collection of short tracks
- party-ready anthems and grooves
- eclectic vibes for social gatherings
- playful energy with unexpected twists
- wave-like pacing keeps engagement
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer long, cohesive albums
- seek serious, introspective themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, 'Beastie Boys Anthology: The Sounds of Science' serves as a comprehensive retrospective of the group's evolution since their debut in 1986. At this point in their career, the Beastie Boys had transitioned from brash party rappers to respected musical pioneers, having explored diverse styles through albums like 'Check Your Head' and 'Ill Communication'. This anthology captures their journey and influence over more than a decade.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rage Against the Machine· Public Enemy· The Roots
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Beastie Boys 0:56
- 2 Slow and Low 3:38
- 3 Shake Your Rump 3:19
- 4 Gratitude 2:45
- 5 Skills to Pay the Bills 3:13
- 6 Root Down 3:32
- 7 Believe Me 1:19
- 8 Sure Shot 3:20
- 9 Body Movin' (Fatboy Slim remix) 5:31
- 10 Boomin' Granny 2:18
- 11 Fight for Your Right 3:27
- 12 Country Mike's Theme 0:35
- 13 Pass the Mic 4:17
- 14 Something's Got to Give 3:28
- 15 Bodhisattva Vow 3:12
- 16 Sabrosa 3:31
- 17 Song for the Man 3:11
- 18 Soba Violence 1:13
- 19 Alive 3:48
- 20 Jimmy James (original version) 3:05
- 21 Three MC's and One DJ (live video version) 2:18
Disc 2
- 1 The Biz vs. The Nuge 0:36
- 2 Sabotage 3:00
- 3 Shadrach 4:10
- 4 Brass Monkey 2:40
- 5 Time for Livin' 1:51
- 6 Dub the Mic 3:02
- 7 Benny and the Jets 4:09
- 8 The Negotiation Limerick File 2:54
- 9 I Want Some 2:02
- 10 She's on It 4:20
- 11 Son of Neckbone 3:22
- 12 Get It Together 4:08
- 13 Twenty Questions 2:30
- 14 Remote Control 3:01
- 15 Railroad Blues 2:40
- 16 Live Wire 3:08
- 17 So What'cha Want 3:39
- 18 Netty's Girl 3:02
- 19 Egg Raid on Mojo 1:22
- 20 Hey Ladies 3:49
- 21 Intergalactic 3:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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