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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- energetic bursts of spontaneity quick hits for short attention live performance excitement captured
- 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.
- If you like
- hardcore punk, hip-hop, alternative hip-hop
Gratitude is a single by Beastie Boys, released in 1992. A collage of live energy and playful experimentation blending punk, hip-hop, and rock elements. 'Gratitude' is notable for its critical reception and its inclusion of live tracks that captured the band's energetic performances. The album further solidified the Beastie Boys' influence on both rap rock and alternative hip-hop, showcasing their versatility and helping them maintain relevance in a rapidly evolving music landscape during the early '90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gratitude sound like?
A collage of live energy and playful experimentation blending punk, hip-hop, and rock elements. Rooted in hardcore punk and hip-hop.
What makes Gratitude by Beastie Boys notable?
'Gratitude' is notable for its critical reception and its inclusion of live tracks that captured the band's energetic performances. The album further solidified the Beastie Boys' influence on both rap rock and alternative hip-hop, showcasing their versatility and helping them maintain relevance in a rapidly evolving music landscape during the early '90s. 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.
Who is Gratitude for?
Gratitude works well if you're into energetic bursts of spontaneity, quick hits for short attention and live performance excitement captured.
How many songs are on Gratitude?
Gratitude has 5 tracks, running approximately 16 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gratitude (LP version) Standout 2:45
- 2 Stand Together (live at French's Tavern, Sydney, Australia) 2:29
- 3 Finger Lickin' Good (Government Cheese mix) Standout 4:13
- 4 Gratitude (live at Budokan) 4:25
- 5 Honky Rink 2:10
Release Date
October 4, 1992
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
16 min 4 sec
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