Some Old Bullshit
Fourteen tracks of blistering 1980s New York hardcore. A raw, lo-fi document of the trio before the rhymes, defined by teenage angst and breakneck speed.
February 8, 1994 · Grand Royal
Fourteen tracks of blistering 1980s New York hardcore. A raw, lo-fi document of the trio before the rhymes, defined by teenage angst and breakneck speed.
February 8, 1994 · Grand Royal
Forget the polished samples and funky grooves of their later career: this is the Beastie Boys as a feral, teenage hardcore punk outfit. Some Old Bullshit is a sonic time capsule that captures the band in their absolute infancy, playing at speeds that feel like they are barely keeping the instruments in their hands. The sound is thin, distorted, and gloriously amateur, echoing the cramped basement shows and DIY ethos of the early 1980s New York scene. It is a jarring, high-velocity experience that prioritizes energy and attitude over technical proficiency.
How does Some Old Bullshit sound next to the rest of Beastie Boys's catalogue?
The vocals lean far further into screaming than the rest of the catalogue.
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