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Some Old Bullshit

Beastie Boys · 1994

28 min · 14 tracks · hardcore punk

A frenetic collage of punk energy and hip-hop beats, punctuated by irreverent humor and experimental sound bites.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Egg Raid on Mojo Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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    Cooky Puss — This track exemplifies the Beastie Boys' playful approach to hip-hop, combining absurdist humor with cut-up samples that reflect their early experimentation.
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    Riot Fight — With its aggressive delivery and hardcore punk influences, this short track encapsulates the band's ability to merge genres seamlessly while maintaining a rebellious spirit.
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    Beastie Revolution — As one of the longer tracks, it showcases the band's lyrical wit and evolving musical style, linking their past with their future artistic direction.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of chaotic energy
  • for quick, high-energy moments
  • playful irreverence in every track
  • great for spontaneous listening sessions

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer longer, cohesive albums
  • seek polished and refined sounds

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A compilation of early work, showcasing their evolution but not widely recognized as a key album.
Themes
absurdist humor· punk rock rebellion· early hip-hop experimentation
Moods
Energetic
Career context
Released in 1994, Some Old Bullshit is a compilation album showcasing the Beastie Boys' early work, including tracks from their debut EP and other rarities. At this point, they were transitioning from their breakout success with Licensed to Ill towards more experimental sounds that would define their later works.
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Tracklist

  • 1 Egg Raid on Mojo Start here 1:41
  • 2 Beastie Boys 0:56
  • 3 Transit Cop 1:18
  • 4 Jimi 2:06
  • 5 Holy Snappers 1:22
  • 6 Riot Fight 0:30
  • 7 Ode To ... 1:33
  • 8 Michelle's Farm 1:38
  • 9 Egg Raid on Mojo Start here 1:20
  • 10 Transit Cop 1:21
  • 11 Cooky Puss 3:19
  • 12 Bonus Batter 2:21
  • 13 Beastie Revolution 5:09
  • 14 Cooky Puss (censored version) 3:20

What to play next

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Check Your Head

1992

Leads into a similar mix of genres and energy, setting the stage for 'Some Old Bullshit'.
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