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Album Review by Bradley Christensen
Beastie Boys – Paul’s Boutique
Record Label: Capitol
Release Date: July 25 1989
Okay, I know this doesn’t quite count as a 90s album, but it’s close, right? Let’s about the Beastie Boys today, and I have some mixed feelings on them. For the longest time, the only experience I’ve ever had with them is debut LP, 1986’s License To Ill, and it’s an album I really like. It’s a ton of fun, and it’s one of the first hip-hop albums that I listened to that made me realize that hip-hop can silly, fun, and easygoing, versus deep, menacing, and methodical. It doesn’t need to have some grand message. For every Kendrick Lamar, there’s a Fat Boys, and for every J. Cole, you have a Beastie Boys. I absolutely cannot stand people that think hip-hop only needs to be deep. I mean, some reviewer on YouTube was raving about the new Joey BADA$$ album (that isn’t all that great, from what I’ve heard, which isn’t shocking, because I’m not a big fan of his, anyway), and he was making it seem like the only kind of hip-hop that matters is stuff like that. That’s not true at all. Part of me understands where these people are coming from, because these are the same people that think deep lyrics are all that matters in music, but I also can’t help but think these kinds of people are very insulting to hip-hop (as well as pop music), because why is that the only genre that needs to have deep and meaningful lyrics? These are the same people that will talk about bands / artists with awful lyrics, but give them a pass, only because they have “guitars and stuff.” Why does hip-hop have more to prove than rock or metal? That’s a discussion for another day, but I just find that interesting, because people can’t accept that hip-hop can be lighthearted. There’s a place for that kind of thing, and the Beastie Boys were one of the first groups to show me that.
License To Ill is a pretty fun album, despite the group’s very “frat boy,” party-centric, and rather shallow lyricism, even though it’s meant to be that way. I can’t say that I’ve come back to that album quite a lot, and if I’m being honest, I respect the band more than I really like them. I can’t say that I’ve really wanted to listen to more of their work, but when I saw a copy of 1989’s Paul’s Boutique at FYE, I thought I’d take a look at it. It was a used copy, no less, and because it was cheap, that wouldn’t have been a bad time to give it a listen. It was the band’s next album, and while it wasn’t exactly a 90s album (they did release a lot in the 90s, just not that album), I wanted to check it out, regardless. Unlike a lot of other groups, I had an idea of what I was getting myself into, because let’s face it – the Beastie Boys aren’t known for being progressive. This album isn’t all that different from their debut, minus one key aspect. The sound is a bit different, and I mean that in a very good way. Their debut was more rap-rock, but this LP is definitely more on the hip-hop side of things. The beats and instrumentation is more in the vein of hip-hop, and the rock elements aren’t quite there, but they show up again once in awhile. If there’s one thing I like about this album more than anything else, it’s the sound. The instrumentation on this thing is very nice, even though they don’t do anything all that unique, mindblowing, or insane, but they keep the fun, lighthearted, and energetic vibes that they’ve always had. For better or worse, the lyrics and vocals are the same way, but that’s something I’ve always been mixed on. I can’t say that I’m a big fan of any member of this group. They all sound different, but I’ve never thought any member of this group was a prolific or interesting MC. Nothing amazing, anyway, but they’re all good. They have great chemistry, either way, which is the most important thing.
The lyrics on this thing, however, just aren’t anything that interesting. They’re all the same things that we’ve heard before, at least on their debut album. It’s all about girls, partying, and having fun. I know I said that there’s a place for that, and all that stuff, which I still attest to, but you have to be more interesting about it. I’ve always felt as though making more lighthearted and “fun” music is sometimes harder than making political, potent, or deep music, because you have to make it stand out more. Tons of “fun” songs and albums exist, but you want to make your record stand out from all the others in some way, shape, or form. This one, in particular, has a nice sound, but with it being around 54 minutes, and the lyrics or the vocals not doing much for me, I can’t say that I’ve wanted to come back to this that often. It’s good, and I enjoy listening to every time it’s on, because it’s fun, lighthearted, and silly, but it’s a rehash of the debut, so that doesn’t make me care all that much about it. At the same time, though, I won’t be some elitist that doesn’t like this album, because this album isn’t deep, meaningful, or introspective, because it’s totally fine. It’s not even bad at all, it’s pretty good stuff, just not something that I can see myself wanting to listen to constantly. If you’re into the Beastie Boys, I’m sure you’ll enjoy this, or you already enjoy this, but I can’t say that you’re missing too much if you’ve only listened to their debut album. I mean, you can listen to this, and it’ll be totally fine, but you won’t be blown away, most likely, for better or worse. Fun music does have its place, though, and I can see myself coming back to this every now and again. It’s a good album to have in my collection, that’s for sure, because the Beastie Boys are a classic group, no matter how you feel about them. I might respect them more than I like them, but I still like them, as well as this album.
Artist Brian Doucette has recently released a new song titled “Day Drinking.”
The track starts with a mesmerizing and smooth piano intro, adding a slightly lo-fi flavor to the production. However, the mood suddenly switches to a pleasant, energetic rap-rock number with an alternative flavor. The sound is punchy and bright, creating a spontaneous and colorful flow. The combination of upbeat pop-rock melodies and rap-inspired vocals has a unique twist, tipping the hat to the timeless sound of the early 2000s but with a more contemporary twist. As a result, the song is immediate and catchy, although the arrangement is diverse and spontaneous, making the listening experience memorable and fun from the get-go.
“Day Drinkin” is highly recommended to fans of artists like Weathus, Third Eye Blind, Dead Rituals, or Crazy Town, to name a few!
