Gratitude
Beastie Boys · 1992
16 min · 5 tracks · hardcore punk · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop
A collage of live energy and playful experimentation blending punk, hip-hop, and rock elements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- energetic bursts of spontaneity
- quick hits for short attention
- live performance excitement captured
- playful experimentation throughout
- for group listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
- seek deep, introspective themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- At the time of its release in 1992, 'Gratitude' was a transitional project for the Beastie Boys following their landmark album 'Check Your Head.' This album showcased their exploration of live instrumentation and a more organic sound, marking their shift from sampling to a more hands-on approach in the studio while solidifying their place within the alternative music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rage Against the Machine· Public Enemy· The Roots
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gratitude (LP version) 2:45
- 2 Stand Together (live at French's Tavern, Sydney, Australia) 2:29
- 3 Finger Lickin' Good (Government Cheese mix) 4:13
- 4 Gratitude (live at Budokan) 4:25
- 5 Honky Rink 2:10
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