Some Old Bullshit [PA]

Performer: Beastie Boys
Distributor: EMI Music Distribution

Notes: The Beastie Boys: Mike D. [Michael Diamond] (vocals, cow bell); Adam Yauch (acoustic guitar, bass, background vocals); John Berry (guitar); Kate Schellenbach (drums, background vocals, washboard). Additional personnel: Dave, Dave Parsons, Id, Nick (background vocals). Producers: The Beastie Boys, Scott Jarvis, Dug Pomeroy. Engineers include: Scott Jarvis, Dug Pomeroy, Greg Cewdson. Recorded at 171A Studios, New York in Winter, 1981 and Celebration Recording, New York in March, 1983. Includes liner notes by Michael Diamond. SOME OLD BULLSHIT contains the two UK import EPs POLLYWOG STEW and COOKY PUSS. This release also includes a 16-page booklet, original cover artwork and previously unreleased demo versions of "Egg Raid On Mojo" and "Transit Cop." The Beastie Boys: Mike D. [Michael Diamond] (vocals, cow bell); Adam Yauch (acoustic guitar, bass, background vocals); John Berry (guitar); Kate Schellenbach (drums, washboard, background vocals). Additional personnel: Dave, Dave Parsons, Id, Nick (background vocals). Producers: The Beastie Boys, Scott Jarvis, Dug Pomeroy. Engineers include: Scott Jarvis, Dug Pomeroy, Greg Cewdson. Recorded at 171A Studios, New York in Winter, 1981 and Celebration Recording, New York in March, 1983. Includes liner notes by Michael Diamond. SOME OLD BULLSHIT contains the two UK import EPs POLLYWOG STEW and COOKY PUSS. This release also includes a 16-page booklet, original cover artwork and previously unreleased demo versions of "Egg Raid On Mojo" and "Transit Cop." Personnel: John ? (guitar); MCA (acoustic guitar, background vocals); ID (background vocals). Liner Note Author: Mike D . Recording information: 171A Studio. Photographers: Arabella Field; Josh Cheuse; Robin Moore. Long before the Beastie Boys told jocks to fight for their right to party and Adam Yauch was hanging with the Dalai Lama, an early incarnation of the band was part of the early-'80s New York City hardcore movement that also included Reagan Youth. SOME OLD BULLSHIT not only compiles sides from the Beastie (Boys Entering Anarchistic States Towards Internal Excellence) Boys when future Luscious Jackson drummer Kate Schellenbach was a member, but the eventual trio's early hip-hop attempts as well. Early hardcore nuggets such as "Egg Raid on Mojo" (which they occasionally play live to this day) and "Beastie Boys" are of questionable fidelity compared to the better-sounding but no less passionate "Riot Fight" and "Ode To." Two anomalies point to the band's musical restlessness: "Jimi," a psychedelic slice of stoner heaven and "Beastie Revolution," a rock-steady/dub reggae experiment no doubt influenced by their friends Bad Brains. Two versions of the novelty dance single "Cooky Puss" round out SAME. This prank call wrapped in a dance beat not only found the Beastie Boys focusing their attention full-time on hip-hop, but it also preceded the Jerky Boys phenomenon that came along a few years later. Long before the Beastie Boys told jocks to fight for their right to party and Adam Yauch was hanging with the Dalai Lama, an early incarnation of the band was part of the early-'80s New York City hardcore movement that also included Reagan Youth. SOME OLD BULLSHIT not only compiles sides from the Beastie (Boys Entering Anarchistic States Towards Internal Excellence) Boys when future Luscious Jackson drummer Kate Schellenbach was a member, but the eventual trio's early hip-hop attempts as well. Early hardcore nuggets such as "Egg Raid on Mojo" (which they occasionally play live to this day) and "Beastie Boys" are of questionable fidelity compared to the better-sounding but no less passionate "Riot Fight" and "Ode To." Two anomalies point to the band's musical restlessness: "Jimi," a psychedelic slice of stoner heaven and "Beastie Revolution," a rock-steady/dub reggae experiment no doubt influenced by their friends Bad Brains. Two versions of the novelty dance single "Cooky Puss" round out SAME. This prank call wrapped in a dance beat not only found the Beastie Boys focusing their attention full-time on hip-hop, but it also preceded the Jerky Boys phenomenon that came along a few years later.

In the mid-1980s, the idea of white middle-class Jewish rappers may have provoked laughter or outright disdain, but the Beastie Boys' albums and singles have shown that they are anything but a joke. After hip-hop and rock fused into the music of choice for rebellious American youth, it became increasingly clear that the Beastie Boys deserved to be regarded as true musical innovators. The release of 1989's PAUL'S BOUTIQUE began the Beasties' transition from lewd, party-seeking prankers to sophisticated, party-throwing sonic pioneers, with band members ditching the six-packs and gold chains in favor of Buddhism and social activism. The trio's newfound maturity and good-natured vibe only enhanced their success, leading to a continued streak of hit albums. Not bad for three New York City weisenheimers.

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