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The joke of Licensed to Ill's cover--that the Beasties could crash their jet into the side of a mountain and keep on tickin'--serves as a good metaphor for a career that even some of their 1986 admirers thought might be over after the one-time-only shock of this full-length debut. That thousands of funk-junkie wannabes have since failed at re-creating its groove, breaking-the-law vibe, and ear-splitting mix of rock and rap is an even better joke. And funniest of all is the record itself, which packs aural puns and lots and lots of yelling into an album that can still be listened to with as much pleasure as it gave in 1986. --Rickey Wright
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1986 Smash Album Feat : "FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT TO PAAAAAAAAAAAAATY"
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Those were the immortal words of my Father when he walked into my room one afternoon back in 1986 as I listened to the cassette of Licensed to ill yet again. I have owned this album in one format or another ever since and still smile each time I play it.Maybe I like it for it's nostalgia and the fond memories of Mad Dog 20/20,Regal fags and screwdriving the badges off volkswagons(I was 14 people!) or maybe it's because it's a genuinely good slice of 80's hip hop.Either way it's a classic of the genre and a must have for anyone into rap of the time.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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The best of the beastie boys! Nothing can beat these tracks, with nostalgic base tunes, like Paul Revere etc...80's blast from the past. Well worth the buy
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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It's hard to believe it was 16 years ago that 'Licenced To Ill' first burst onto the scenes and soon the Beastie Boys were in every paper in the country and there were even calls to ban them from coming to Britain on their first tour with Run DMC. These scenes were to be repeated 15 year later with Eminem but i doubt that he will have the longevity of the Beasties. From the opening 'Rhymin and Stealin' the menu is set for Rock/Hip Hop and corrupting every young mind in the world. Yes this albums include the now legendary 'Fight For Your Right' and 'No Sleep Til Brooklyn' but the story doesn't stop there. 'She's Crafty' is of equal brilliance and one of the great 'I can't believe they didn't releast that' songs of all time. But rocking down with air guitars isn't the full story, the album is peppered with fab hip hop tracks such as 'Brass Monkey', 'Posse In Effect' and 'Paul Revere'. Even after all this time the songs haven't dated that much and are still influencing the music of today. Yes the Beasties may have calmed down over the years but it's alway nice to take a trip back to the 'Good Ole Days' when they shook the world and taught it how to party! Incidently as a closing fact, did you know that the Beastie Boys acheived fame when they were the support act to a certain young lady called Madonna? Well now you know you call all rest easiet at nights!
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A TIMELESS AND AGELESS CLASSIC!
What more needs to be said about what is probably one of the top five, perhaps top three rap albums of all time. Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2007 by chiggs58th
wow
getting older but never tired, this album of 13 tracks has nearly 13 styles on it displaying a range of sounds and rhythms. Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2006 by cam
Still awsome but showing signs of ageing
Although this was the first Beastie Boys recording I really listened to, I only heard it for the first time in 2003. Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2005 by KBF
Still licensed still brass monkeyed
I remember buying this on vinyl when i was 16. Run DMC and Public Enemy were mashing things up when this hit my record deck. Read more
Published on 2 April 2005
Raw and Nasty, as it should be
To say that this was a defining album in the history of rap would be an understatement. I remember buying the original vinyl LP as a 16 year old, putting it on the turntable and... Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2004 by trust me, I'm not a doctor
Licensed To Ill or Check Your Head ?
Fantastic album by the masters of their genre (will Eminem still be here 16 years from now ?), don't let the hype and overplaying of 'Fight For Your Right' put you off, there are... Read more
Published on 18 July 2003 by Michael Tomlinson
Rap Metal
Rap Metal at it's greatest, with 'Fight for your right', and 'No sleep till Brooklin' some of the more famous Beastie boys songs. The is comedy with 'Brass Monkey' and 'Girls'. Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2002 by Jameson
clasic old skool beastie boys, great value for money!
I bought this cd without high hopes because that simply, its 1986 and some say music wasnt at its best then. Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2002 by jack bell(count_jackula@hotmail.com)
Classic
This album has something for everyone. From the Heavy Metal riffs of No Sleep Till Brooklyn to the funky sounds of Brass Monkey. Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2001
Excellent pirce of music entertainment
A wonderful debut album. Shows depth of music from the group. A wonderful sound and an unusual maturity about it which makes this a must-hear album for anyone remotely interested... Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2000 by Mr J Jasinski
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