Licensed to Ill by Beastie Boys (CD, 1986, Def Jam (USA))

Description: Universal Music Catalogue are re-pressing and re-issuing a series of classic albums from Def Jam, the most groundbreaking and inspired hip hop and urban music label of a generation. Drawing on it's hugely impressive catalogue, created in the 21 years.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. Enjoy their great music.

Price: 19.97 USD

Location: Toronto, Ontario

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Shipping Cost: 3.5 USD

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Artist: Beastie Boys

CD Grading: Mint (M)

Record Label: BMG

Release Title: Licensed to Ill

Occasion: Syage show, Stage show

Case Type: Jewel Case: Standard

Color: Beige

Case Condition: Mint (M)

Inlay Condition: Mint (M)

Edition: Collector's Edition

Type: CD

Format: CD

Producer: Beastie Boys^Rick Rubin

Release Year: 1986

Language: English

Era: 1980s

Instrument: Rock Band

Style: 1980s

Features: Songs

Genre: Rap & Hip-hop/Hip Hop

Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada