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Ill CommunicationBeastie Boys
Hip-Hop · 1990s

Ill Communication — 1994

Beastie Boys

Beastie Boys
Released 1994Hip-Hop
Classic79247 Verdict
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Reviewed by Callum Ashworth, 247 Album Verdict

A funky, eclectic peak, home to 'Sabotage'. Fun and beloved. A high point. The further you go into Beastie Boys's catalogue, the more this one rewards.

On vinyl: Original '90s vinyl varies — some pressings are excellent, others poorly quality-controlled.

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