Licensed to Ill (Limited Edition)

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Japanese Version featuring a Limited Dition LP Style Slipcase for Initial Pressing Only.

Licensed to Ill
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Always a classic
  • The Beginning of the Beastie Boys' Dynasty
  • The Joke Is...
  • A near-excellent album
  • Let there be ill
 Licensed to Ill
Beastie Boys
Manufacturer: Def Jam
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000024JN
Release Date: 1995-03-28

Tracks:

  1. Rhymin & Stealin
  2. The New Style
  3. She's Crafty
  4. Posse In Effect
  5. Slow Ride
  6. Girls
  7. Fight For Your Right
  8. No Sleep Till Brooklyn
  9. Paul Revere
  10. Hold It Now, Hit It
  11. Brass Monkey
  12. Slow And Low
  13. Time To Get Ill

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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 dexterous boasts, aural puns, and lots and lots of yelling into a disc that can still be listened to with as much pleasure as it gave in '86. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Always a classic.......2007-06-09

I finally had to replace my old copy of this. I love it! Beastie Boys' classic album mixes their "new style" lyrics (one-liners as I like to think of them) with all the classic party/dance tracks: No Sleep 'til Brooklyn, Fight for Your Right to Party, and Brass Monkey, not to mention "GIRLS". What fun it is, they obviously had so much fun with this album.

5 out of 5 stars The Beginning of the Beastie Boys' Dynasty.......2007-06-05

License to Ill--

Formerly a punk-rock outfit called the Young & the Useless, New Yorkers Mike D, MCA and King Ad-Rock hooked up with Def Jam founder Rick Rubin in the mid-1980's to create a hip-hop masterpiece. Released in the fall of 1986, License to Ill took both the hip-hop world and mainstream pop culture by storm. Though this was their debut LP, the three MC's traded verses like veterans. Hip-hop rhythm tracks were combined with guitar licks for one of the first rap/rock fusion efforts, sowing seeds for the sub-genre's late 90's resurgence in the likes of Limp Bizkit and Rage Against the Machine.

Lyrically, the Beasties are basically college-age party animals throughout the album, telling wild stories about getting kicked out of White Castle, get-togethers stocked with Budweiser, and related tales of cheerful, hedonistic mayhem. In interviews, band members admitted to having a Schoolly-D fixation at the time, and so there are also some casual gun references here and there. "Slow and Low" covers an unreleased Run-DMC song, with the unforgettable line "White Castle fries only come in one size.." "Rhymin' & Stealin'" is pre-gangster rap pirate fantasy, where the Boys vow to send sucker MC's "to Davy Jones' locker.." "No Sleep `til Brooklyn" has a great guitar contribution by Slayer's Kerry King, as the Boys vow to keep the party going "eight days a week.."; the now-legendary "Paul Revere" is a cowboy fantasy (co-written with Run DMC) where the Beasties play desperadoes on the frontier, set to a reverse-drum track rhythm: "MCA was with it, and he's my ace, so I grab the piano player and I punched him in the face; piano player's out, the music stopped; his boy had beef, and he got dropped.."

The album's signature song was the top-10 pop smash "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right". The rocker is almost out of place amidst all the straightforward hip-hop, but it's just as well that it was the album's closer. The Beasties expanded the cultural diversity of rap as well as expanding its cultural acceptance worldwide.

As of 2007, the LP's 20th anniversary has already passed; a deluxe re-release is in order; it should include any unreleased songs (such as the early "Rock Hard" EP; also, bootleg releases have included rare songs like "Scenario", "I'm Down" and an alternate take of "Fight for Your Right"), as well as a DVD version of the now-rare VHS home video compilation.

5 out of 5 stars The Joke Is..........2007-05-08

In response to Rickey Wright's editorial review (this guy's an editor and didn't see this?)...

The joke, Mr. Wright, is not them crashing their jet into the side of a mountain and surviving, but rather what the image turns into when you unfold the album cover and hold it length-wise with the tail-end up. It's the image of a 'joint' being mashed out (like a cigarette in an ashtray). So I think the genius behind it works, making the obvious - unobvious.

Also, the call letters on the rear of the plane (3MTA3) actually spell 'EAT ME' when viewed in reverse - which is what is usually done when you're smokin' a fatty and 'Jake' is on ya.

As for the album itself - CLASSIC! True Beastie Boy gold!

4 out of 5 stars A near-excellent album.......2007-03-09

Who didn't listen to the Beastie Boys back in the '80's? Their crossover appeal to rap and rock fans made the group one of the biggest hits during that era. The album was indicative of their unique style of rap, along with their penchant for including heavy rock sounds/backgrounds into their music. Although some thought that this album was a bit commercialized, it didn't keep it from becoming one of the most popular releases during that time. "Brass Monkey" is a memorable track that almost every Beastie fan can sing along to, and "Fight For Your Right" almost became an anthem for party-crazed teens in the '80's. "Time To Get Ill" was one of my favorite songs on this album, since it displayed skilled Dj'ing and catchy backdrop beats. Lyrics were also easy to memorize, which always helps when you feel like rappin' along with the track being played in your car. "Hold It Now, Hit It" is still one of the most sampled tracks in today's rap songs, and its catchy beat and rhythm allows for regular play in many listener's stereos. "She's Crafty" and "The New Style" were less-known hits, but still allows for fans to enjoy, as beats and sounds are similar to other hits... but, just different enough to keep the album from being boring. With their unique style and memorable lyrics, who wouldn't want to buy this album for the right price?

5 out of 5 stars Let there be ill.......2007-03-09

I've waited way too long to buy this album. This album is definitely a must-have in my book, not only for pioneering the area of Caucasian rap, but also for the unique style of rap that they brought. As I get older, it makes me sad when I see the generation gap, and "Fight For Your Right" and "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" isn't part of the new generation's collective memory. If I ever have a child, I'm buying the casette tape for this album, sticking it a boombox, putting that boombox on my shoulder, and blasting "Paul Revere" as the child exits the womb. These songs are simply classics, and it's a crime for kids today to not know what they are.
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    		Licensed to Ill
    Beastie Boys
    Manufacturer: Sony
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00000DS2V
    Release Date: 1990-10-25

    Tracks:

    1. Rhymin & Stealin
    2. New Style
    3. She's Crafty
    4. Posse in Effect
    5. Slow Ride
    6. Girls
    7. Fight for Your Right
    8. No Sleep Till Brooklyn
    9. Paul Revere
    10. Hold It Now, Hit It
    11. Brass Monkey
    12. Slow and Low
    13. Time to Get Ill
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      		Licensed to Ill

      ProductGroup: Music
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      ASIN: B000EMH9AS
      Release Date: 2006-04-25
      Licensed to Ill
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • First Beastie Boys CD to Buy
      		 Licensed to Ill
      Beastie Boys
      Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00004W9KK
      Release Date: 2000-07-18

      Tracks:

      1. Rhymin & Stealin
      2. New Style
      3. She's Crafty
      4. Posse in Effect
      5. Slow Ride
      6. Girls
      7. Fight for Your Right
      8. No Sleep Till Brooklyn
      9. Paul Revere
      10. Hold It Now, Hit It
      11. Brass Monkey
      12. Slow and Low
      13. Time to Get Ill

      Album Details

      Japanese Re-issue Remastered with a Bonus Track

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars First Beastie Boys CD to Buy.......2001-02-16

      This was the first Beastie Boys CD that I bought. I heard Brass Monkey and Paul Revere at a friends house and I had to buy it. So I went out and bought it the next day. I didn't even know it was an import until I got home and was suprised to find extra tracks. The best extra is the remix of fight for your right. I eventually ended up buying all of their CD's even the non import version of Licensed to Ill. I recomend this as the first beastie Boys CD you buy. It's a great starter, or if you just liked one of their songs and wanted to get a taste of their stuff this is the CD to buy.
      Licensed to Ill (Limited Edition)
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • Cool but does not include extra tracks
      		 Licensed to Ill (Limited Edition)
      Beastie Boys
      Manufacturer: Defja
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00000JX9R
      Release Date: 1999-09-22

      Album Details

      Japanese Version featuring a Limited Dition LP Style Slipcase for Initial Pressing Only.

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars Cool but does not include extra tracks.......2002-04-09

      I spent [a lot] on this thinking there would be some outtakes from the album or something new, but the japanese pressing is much like the us pressing with the only exception being that the cd is an lp cd which means that the cd looks like a record. Another reason this didn't get 5 stars was because it doesn't include all the original artwork from the original lp. It should of included all original artwork, plus some bonus tracks like I'm down, scenrio, she's on it, and rock hard, all of which were from the def jam era of the beastie boys. Although the album is great, don't expect anything new other than the lyrics and the cardboard cover. there are no new tracks on this, so waste your money on something else like paul's boutique or ill communication. You can probably get both of those great albums [for the same amount].
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        		Licensed to Ill
        Beastie Boys
        Manufacturer: Universal/Def Jam
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B0009V1GG2
        Release Date: 2005-07-26

        Album Description

        Japanese special edition of this classic original album re-released on CD and packaged in a 12 x 12 inch album sized LP replica sleeve with all the original artwork and tracks. Universal. 2005.

        Album Details

        Japanese Special Edition of this Classic Original Album Re-released on CD and Packaged in a 12 X 12 Inch Album Sized LP Replica Sleeve with all the Original Artwork and Tracks.
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          		Licensed to Ill
          Beastie Boys
          Manufacturer: Universal/Um3
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B0001RBFBA
          Release Date: 2004-04-05

          Tracks:

          1. Rhymin & Stealin
          2. New Style
          3. She's Crafty
          4. Posse in Effect
          5. Slow Ride
          6. Girls
          7. Fight for Your Right
          8. No Sleep Till Brooklyn
          9. Paul Revere
          10. Hold It Now, Hit It
          11. Brass Monkey
          12. Slow and Low
          13. Time to Get Ill
          Licensed to Ill
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • Classic Old School Rap
          • Beastis Boys best alblum ever
          		 Licensed to Ill
          Beastie Boys
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B00004Z4ZR
          Release Date: 2000-08-21

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Classic Old School Rap.......2001-01-03

          This is pure heaven, in music form. This is one of the all time greatest albums I have listened to. The Beastie Boys packed this album with great tracks, I am not sure if there is a bad track on it. It has everything you need to throw a good party with Fight For Your Right on it of course. This album will get you repeating lyrics all day and finishing other peoples' sentences with lyrics also.

          5 out of 5 stars Beastis Boys best alblum ever.......2000-11-24

          This group has some great music out on the market at this moment but in my opinion this is one of the best alblums Beastie Boys ever made. It takes me back to a time when their music seemed pure. This alblum is a classic. If you don't have it in your collection then it is a must get. I am actually buying for my teenage cousin. I know he will enjoy it.

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