Why I dislike the new album

[The Wedge]

"If you don't like the news then press eject "

[Brother McDuff]

I'd rather hear them preach about politics than hear you preach about your lame opinion.

But that's just me.

[vcurtains]

Originally Posted by Brother McDuff

I'd rather hear them preach about politics than hear you preach about your lame opinion.

But that's just me.

wow build a bridge and get over it

It is my opinion and I'm sure others share it too.

[coupedeville]

Originally Posted by vcurtains

wow build a bridge and get over it

It is my opinion and I'm sure others share it too.

You get the gold star for lamest cliche with that bridge shit kid.

Also that chemo comment was a low blow, just cause they do yoga
and are gray haired you wanna break bad on their appearances.
Wait 'til your half dead ass is all growed up and 40. You might end up
looking kinda haggard.

You're right though, you are entitled to your opinion. Just like I am.

I dig the Beasties getting up and saying something with gravity.
fuck all this played out bullshit people are rapping about these days.
I will always listen to them because of their unique blend of pure emcee
style, political commentary, crowd hyping, throwback rhyme style and
the fact that their relationship has never strained and the result is dope
album after dope album.

My beef with To The Five Boroughs is the production, the switch from
Caldato's production technique to more computer based work with Duro
is very inorganic and a huge split from their trademark sound from '98 and
earlier. 6 years was way too long to wait and the new album was an instant
classic, but I'd like to see a return to that style I described.

In regards to the quote in the Times from Kelefa Sanneh, that dude
should be blacklisted from rap reviews, he both talks and writes about it in a
very out-of-touch, mechanical manner, and never strikes me as a hip
hop fan.

[Van_Gig]

guys , take a chill pill
i cant understand why people come this boards and say over and over again ohhh im such a huuuuuuuuge fan and i love them so much but the new album sucks and they are old men now
why do you guys come here and diss them if they are really your fav band
damn that is so annoying

[instigator7022]

For basically any beastie boys album you have to be in a certain mood to listen to them. For example right aobut now and for the past few days i have been in the mood to listen to ill communications last week i felt like TT5B. Its all a matter of what era you are feeling

[wizzy wiz]

My beef with To The Five Boroughs is the production, the switch from
Caldato's production technique to more computer based work with Duro
is very inorganic and a huge split from their trademark sound from '98 and
earlier. 6 years was way too long to wait and the new album was an instant
classic, but I'd like to see a return to that style I described.

i agree... i sat down the other day and listened to hello nasty from begin to fin and it made me wish that mario c was at the boards to filter the great concepts of 5 buroughs. the production on 5 has a lifeless feel to it. the boys live show is stronger than ever, and mike d comes with some wicked rhymes but the new record is only okay, in my opinion. oh yeah... where was the BIZ!!!

[SILVERBEASTIE]

Originally Posted by instigator7022

For basically any beastie boys album you have to be in a certain mood to listen to them. For example right aobut now and for the past few days i have been in the mood to listen to ill communications last week i felt like TT5B. Its all a matter of what era you are feeling

This quote really hit the nail on the head! A1

[BeastieBoy427]

Originally Posted by Van_Gig

guys , take a chill pill
i cant understand why people come this boards and say over and over again ohhh im such a huuuuuuuuge fan and i love them so much but the new album sucks and they are old men now
why do you guys come here and diss them if they are really your fav band
damn that is so annoying

i know you've gotta hate those people

[BeastieBoy427]

Originally Posted by vcurtains

wow build a bridge and get over it

It is my opinion and I'm sure others share it too.

yeah it may be your opinion but it sucks

[natalieuk]

i like your style!

[sea_dragon]

How many threads is this now, from someone bitching about the boys being 'preachy' or for having political lyrics? And again, from someone who signed up specifically to bitch about it...

[jamerkley]

Originally Posted by sea_dragon

How many threads is this now, from someone bitching about the boys being 'preachy' or for having political lyrics? And again, from someone who signed up specifically to bitch about it...

Nicely Put!

[Daisy]

That's why this is a perfect thread to move to the Frequent Post Archive!

wOOt!

[vcurtains]

Originally Posted by sea_dragon

How many threads is this now, from someone bitching about the boys being 'preachy' or for having political lyrics? And again, from someone who signed up specifically to bitch about it...

I'm sorry sea dragon that you don't like my point of view, why don't not complain about me complaing and actually understand what I wrote

[MaestroDenis]

Admittedly, after the very first listen I felt a little let down for some reason. However, it has since grown on me big time as I realize the importance of their message and also their Inexhaustible tallent for innovation and humour.

Musically, they have minimalized the sound to the bare essence of early 80s hip hop drum machine driven beats, amalgamating snippets of their previous albums as well. Lyrically, they have matured just enough I thought, some songs can appear to be border-line preachy however, never cross that line, seemingly just enought to bite the ignorant and brainwashed on their arses.

Two thumbs up from me as I await their next release, which I think will not take as long this time round.

MD

[vcurtains]

Originally Posted by MaestroDenis

Admittedly, after the very first listen I felt a little let down for some reason. However, it has since grown on me big time as I realize the importance of their message and also their Inexhaustible tallent for innovation and humour.

Musically, they have minimalized the sound to the bare essence of early 80s hip hop drum machine driven beats, amalgamating snippets of their previous albums as well. Lyrically, they have matured just enough I thought, some songs can appear to be border-line preachy however, never cross that line, seemingly just enought to bite the ignorant and brainwashed on their arses.

Two thumbs up from me as I await their next release, which I think will not take as long this time round.

MD

The problem is that they are not innovative enough, their music and skills aren't growing with them, intergalactic was an incredibly innovative album, it's just like the beasties to give us something we don't expect.

[GreenEarthAl]

Originally Posted by vcurtains

intergalactic was an incredibly innovative album

You can say that again. Everybody always votes for Intergalactic every time we have one of those Favorite BBs' album threads.

[DJ_Skrilla]

And if you dont like it then hey FUCK YOU.

can we say R-E-D-U-N-D-A-N-T

[one33one]

Originally Posted by GreenEarthAl

You can say that again. Everybody always votes for Intergalactic every time we have one of those Favorite BBs' album threads.

Intergalactic?????????? HELLO NASTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Randetica]

Originally Posted by GreenEarthAl

You can say that again. Everybody always votes for Intergalactic every time we have one of those Favorite BBs' album threads.

lol

[BboysVsBush]

Originally Posted by sea_dragon

How many threads is this now, from someone bitching about the boys being 'preachy' or for having political lyrics? And again, from someone who signed up specifically to bitch about it...

There are so few artists that have any DESCENT personal politics, so it's very refreshing to have an artist actually write lyrics about something that MATTERS. Good for the BBoys, for sticking to their princicples, rather than writing about other things that might have helped them sell a few more albums. We need MORE artists, not LESS, that speak out against war and oppression!

Kudos to the BBoys.

[Bopadopalous]

If the b-boys didn't change their sound from one album to the next, they'd be the Rolling Stones or Bruce Springsteen.

You can tell that the boys are passionate about the music they make. You can hear it on every album, every ep, and every b-side. They love what they do. Thats because they are never stagnant. They make the music that they are passionate about when. If they tried to record license to ill everytime, they would have been a gimmick. Instead they are one of the most consistently innovative groups ever.

As artists, change should not only be expected, but it should be encouraged. If you don't like it, put it away and fire up a favorite.

[Lyman Zerga]

tt5b doesnt suck me into the beastie world like their other albums, it's kinda cold and flat

still better than all eminem albums together
not that i own any!

[Friis gal]

Originally Posted by Huh?

Yeah, TT5B is a good album.

Originally Posted by Huh?

I personally haven't heard it...

what?

[beastie-girl]

Originally Posted by Brother McDuff

I'd rather hear them preach about politics than hear you preach about your lame opinion.

But that's just me.

lol
true

[MCAsGirl]

Feh. Personally, I loved every track when I first heard them. I think this CD is just as awesome as the other ones. People always get tight-assed when politics are brought up, so I've been hearing a lot of people bitch about not liking the CD for political reasons, which sounds so incredibly stupid to me that hearing it lowers my I.Q. a few points.

[Space]

If you are not feeling the beastieboys new cd "to the five burroughs" believe me when i say, i am!