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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.

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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