Released 28 years ago this June
Hello Nasty
Beastie Boys · 1998
67 min · 22 tracks · hardcore punk · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop
A kaleidoscopic blend of hip-hop and rock, bursting with playful samples and eclectic rhythms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful energy for gatherings
- dynamic flow with peaks
- short bursts of excitement
- kaleidoscopic listening experience
- for spontaneous dance
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking slow, introspective tracks
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Hello Nasty' was released in 1998, the Beastie Boys were already established icons in the alternative hip-hop scene, following their critically acclaimed album 'Ill Communication' from 1994. This album marked their return after a four-year hiatus and showcased a more experimental sound that continued to push genre boundaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rage Against the Machine· Public Enemy· The Roots
- If this clicks, go next to
- To the 5 Boroughs — Continues the eclectic sound and playful energy with a modern twist.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Super Disco Breakin’ 2:07
- 2 The Move 3:36
- 3 Remote Control 2:59
- 4 Song for the Man 3:13
- 5 Just a Test 2:13
- 6 Body Movin’ 3:04
- 7 Intergalactic 3:51
- 8 Sneakin’ Out the Hospital 2:45
- 9 Putting Shame in Your Game 3:37
- 10 Flowin’ Prose 2:40
- 11 And Me 2:52
- 12 Three MC’s and One DJ 2:50
- 13 The Grasshopper Unit (Keep Movin’) 3:01
- 14 Song for Junior 3:50
- 15 I Don’t Know 3:00
- 16 The Negotiation Limerick File 2:46
- 17 Electrify 2:23
- 18 Picture This 2:25
- 19 Unite 3:32
- 20 Dedication 2:33
- 21 Dr. Lee, PhD 4:51
- 22 Instant Death 3:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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