Polly Wog Stew cover

Polly Wog Stew

Beastie Boys · 1982

10 min · 7 tracks · hardcore punk · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop

Raw punk energy collides with playful hip-hop beats, capturing the youthful spirit of early Beastie Boys.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of high energy
  • playful and irreverent spirit
  • for quick listening
  • suitable for party ignition

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, cohesive albums
  • seek deep emotional narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in July 1982, 'Polly Wog Stew' serves as the debut EP for the Beastie Boys, emerging from New York's burgeoning hardcore punk scene. At this point, they were transitioning from a hardcore punk band to an influential force in hip-hop, setting the stage for their later successes.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Beastie Boys 0:56
  • 2 Transit Cop 1:17
  • 3 Jimi 2:05
  • 4 Holy Snappers / Riot Fight 1:55
  • 5 Ode To... 1:33
  • 6 Michelle's Farm 1:38
  • 7 Egg Raid on Mojo 1:22

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