(Capitol)
Now in their fourth decade of working together, the Beasties' eighth studio album revisits their old-skool roots. The tracks urge us to Make Some Noise, threaten to "rock da house" and even suggest a "party on the left." However, their wit and invention transforms such tired cliches into their freshest offering in years. A tapestry-cum-rollercoaster of sound, the confusingly titled album (Part One remains unreleased) mixes obscure samples, live playing, electronic squiggles and hardcore thrash. You're as likely to encounter cries of "Mayhem, mayhem!" and air horns as old nursery rhyme phrase "Knick knack paddy whack" featuring in a rap. The mere two guests have been selected to actually add something rather than to up the celeb appeal. The blistering Too Many Rappers finds Nas paying homage to his Beastie forefathers; Santigold gives Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win some instantly infectious pop reggae sunshine. However, the Boys' trademark nerdy raps are as inimitable as ever.
Jennifer Scholle Tatiana Zavialova Tila Tequila Tamie Sheffield Kelly Monaco
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