Beastie Boys: Ill Communication (2xVinyl)

Ill Communication is the fourth studio album by the American hip hop group Beastie Boys. It was released on May 31, 1994 by Grand Royal Records. The album is among the band's most varied releases, drawing from alternative hip hop, jazz-funk, hardcore punk and rap rock.

It is their second number one album on the US Billboard chart. The album was supported by the single "Sabotage", which was accompanied by a music video (directed by Spike Jonze) that parodied 1970s cop shows. The album was also their second triple platinum album.

Ill Communication was co-produced by Beastie Boys and Mario C.. Featuring musical contributions from Money Mark, Eric Bobo and Amery "AWOL" Smith, vocal contributions from Q-Tip and Biz Markie.

Mike D and Adam Yauch collaborated with Gibran Evans of T.A.Z. to create the album packaging, and to choose the unique cover photo taken by Bruce Davidson. The hand-drawn typeface was created by designer Jim Evans specifically for Ill Communication, and was used throughout the promotion of the album. The album booklet also features the artwork "Gaia" by Alex Grey.


Tracklist

A1 Sure Shot
A2 Tough Guy
A3 B - Boys Makin' With The Freak Freak
A4 Bobo On The Corner
A5 Root Down

B1 Sabotage
B2 Get It Together
B3 Sabrosa
B4 The Update
B5 Futterman's Rule

C1 Alright Hear This
C2 Eugene's Lament
C3 Flute Loop
C4 Do It
C5 Ricky's Theme

D1 Heart Attack Man
D2 The Scoop
D3 Shambala
D4 Bodhisattva Vow
D5 Transitions