Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys lives in the middle ground — 18 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 2 songs where they let go completely.
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Avg Intensity
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Songs Decoded
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Fan Stories
The songs that hit hardest
Sabotage
intense
harsh texture · frequent changes · DR 9
· 1994
Too Many Rappers
intense
layered texture · mild changes · DR 8
· 2011
The controlled burn
Brass Monkey
moderate
layered texture · none changes · DR 6
· 1986
Fight For Your Right
moderate
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1986
Girls
moderate
layered texture · none changes · DR 7
· 1986
No Sleep Till Brooklyn
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 8
· 1986
Hey Ladies
moderate
layered texture · none changes · DR 7
· 1989
Pass the Mic
moderate
layered texture · none changes · DR 7
· 1992
So What'cha Want
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7
· 1992
So What'cha Want
moderate
layered texture · none changes · DR 7
· 1992
The Skills to Pay the Bills
moderate
layered texture · none changes · DR 6
· 1992
Root Down
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7
· 1994
Sure Shot
moderate
layered texture · none changes · DR 7
· 1994
Body Movin'
moderate
layered texture · none changes · DR 7
· 1998
Hello Nasty
moderate
layered texture · none changes · DR 7
· 1998
Intergalactic
moderate
complex texture · mild changes · DR 7
· 1998
The Negotiation Limerick File
moderate
complex texture · mild changes · DR 6
· 1998
3 the Hard Way
moderate
layered texture · none changes · DR 6
· 2004
Ch-check It Out
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6
· 2004
Make Some Noise
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7
· 2011
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