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| Track Listing 1. Jimmy James 2. Funky Boss 3. Pass the Mic 4. Gratitude 5. Lighten Up 6. Finger Lickin' Good 7. So What'cha Want 8. Biz vs. The Nuge, The 9. Time For Livin' 10. Something's Got to Give 11. Blue Nun, The 12. Stand Together 13. P.O.W. 14. Maestro, The 15. Groove Holmes 16. Live at P.J.'s - (live) 17. Mark on the Bus 18. Professor Booty - (Spanish, Spanish) 19. In 3's 20. Namaste
Album Notes The Beastie Boys: Adrock (vocals, guitar); MCA (vocals, bass); Mike D (vocals, drums). Additional personnel: Mark Ramos Nishita (keyboards); Sian Harwood (background vocals), Biz Markie. Recorded at G-Son Studios, Atwater Village, California. Some albums define an era, a place, a certain time in one's life; they exist as soundtracks for our memories, bringing that extra scent of poignancy to them. CHECK YOUR HEAD practically defined the summer of 1992 for those who were wary of the mainstreaming of rap and somewhat bored by the insurgency of grunge. By holding their heads firmly outside of any particular musical genre, MCA, Adrock & Mike D. created their own space; distorted, fuzzy, peppered with the swagger of punk and the rootsy earthiness of early-'70s soul-jazz, and layered with ten years of hip-hop know-how. From the opening chords of "Jimmy James," it's clear that the Beastie Boys would have a chance to permanently shed the label of "fratboy rappers" that LICENSED TO ILL had forced upon them. Lo-fi, garagy, guitar-riff-loaded tracks like "Pass Da Mic" and "Gratitude" made it clear that the Beastie Boys could be taken as serious musical forces, even innovators. Yet they could still call back on their silly selves for romps like "Professor Booty" and "Funky Boss." One of the best albums of the 90's, CHECK YOUR HEAD is a turning point for a band and the genesis of a new musical hybrid. Editorial Reviews Spin (09/01/1999) Spin (12/01/1992) Village Voice (03/02/1993) Rolling Stone Magazine (06/25/1992) Spin (05/01/1992) Option (07/01/1992) | Find errors in the product description? Submit a catalog update request now. | ||||||||||||||||
Reviews  One lonley Beastie I be...Review created: 09/09/08 by:  It was great I lked it alot...Im a huge fan of the beastie boyz ande this was a great addition to my collection Review ID: 10000000008660790 Was this review helpful? Report this review CLASSIC!!!!Review created: 09/02/08 by: The first three Beastie Boys CDs were solid masterpieces. I can't decide which of the three is the best--LICENSED TO ILL, PAUL'S BOUTIQUE or, this, CHECK YOUR HEAD. Does it really matter? They're all marvels of funk, rock, and hiphop. What set this CD apart were the jazzy sections, played by the boys themselves (with some critical help on keyboards). For more than a decade, this CD has earned a permanent spot on my tray, and has quite easily held its place on my "What ten albums would I want if I were stuck on an island (preferrably Manhattan island)?" list. My personal favorites are "So What'chu Want?", "Pass the Mic" and "Something's Got to Give". One of the shining moments to me, as for several other reviewers, is hearing Dylan's voice singing "I'm going back to New York City, I do believe I've had enough" on "Finger-Licking Good". Which brings me to one other observation: The Beastie Boys are to New York as The Beach Boys were to California. CHECK YOUR HEAD, like all other Beastie CDs, is a tribute to their hometown, and they projected an image of it that is uniquely theirs. Review ID: 10000000008532903 Was this review helpful? Report this review  Classic Beasties! "So what 'cha what cha want"?I bought this cd for the few tracks I've come to enjoy, and was kinda disappointed that the rest of the album wasn't as good as the tracks that I was familiar with. If you are a big beastie boys fan, I'm sure you feel that this cd is GREAT. I myself found it just OK. Review ID: 10000000006965593 Was this review helpful? Report this review  Do not come !!!There was the product! Please help me with this? I hope the product is 3 weeks! Please help me with this? Bye !!! Review ID: 10000000005598994 Was this review helpful? Report this review MY TOP 10 ALL TIME FAV CDS2 of 2 people found this review helpful. ow, you can't get much better than this disc. With the stand-out tracks not limited to "So What'cha Want" and "Gratitude", this disc has an over-all feel to it that makes it a disc you listen to from start to finish. A very good moment in the Beastie Boy timeline. I think back fondly on the first time I caught the Beasties live. It was at a Lallapalooza in Columbus Ohio. I believe it was in 1993. The Smashing Pumpkins were also on the bill that night. I was a very green fan of the Beasties then. In my younger days I was pretty much only into classic rock, and looked down on rapping. I thought I was cool because I was going to see the Pumpkins. As I've grown in my musical taste, I have developed a real respect for the Beasties. I next saw them at the Tibet Freedom Festival at RFK Stadium in Washington DC. That was right before the Hello Nasty CD came out, and the only music that was released from it was the "Intergalactic" single that was being played on the radio. I was hearing songs like "Super Disco Breakin'", and "Body Movin'" for the first time live. I was blown away! It was a great festival overall...though I was bummed Beck didn't get to play because on the first day of the two day festival, a young lady was struck by lightning in the stadium, and they stopped the show. But that's a whole other story. Overall, go BUY the Beastie Boys release Check You Head. Thanks, and Good Luck! Review ID: 10000000003003433 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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