Thursday, May 5, 2011

Video Of The Week: Beastie Boys

I'm really not a fan of the Beastie Boys. As musicians, they don't really hold a candle to either punk greats or jazz commoners, and as lyricists and rappers, while their flow reminds us of early-80s Brooklyn greats, they too often fail to achieve the level of intellectual stimuli their forefathers brought to the table. In my humble opinion, of course.

And I will admit there are a few exceptions to that, namely Sabotage and Intergalactic. But seeing them live in 1998 was one of the worst live show experiences I've ever had.

However, whether it's for their best singles or their so-so ones, one thing remains a Sure Shot: their videos will fucking rule. Another fine example is this one, Make Some Noise, which features a list of guest celebrities a mile long. How many can you name?





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