Check Your Head

Beastie Boys

Check Your Head

RELEASED: April 21, 1992
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Jimmy James Meaning 3:14 2. Funky Boss 1:35 3. Pass the Mic Meaning 4:16 4. Gratitude 2:45 5. Lighten Up 2:41 6. Finger Lickin’ Good 3:39 7. So What’cha Want Meaning 3:36 8. The Biz vs. The Nuge 0:33 9. Time for Livin’ 1:48 10. Something’s Got to Give Meaning 3:27 11. The Blue Nun 0:32 12. Stand Together 2:47 13. Pow 2:13 14. The Maestro 2:52 15. Groove Holmes 2:33 16. Live at P.J.’s 3:18 17. Mark on the Bus 1:05 18. Professor Booty 4:12 19. In 3’s 2:23 20. Namasté 4:01
Historical Archive
Check Your Head is the third studio album by the Beastie Boys, released on April 21, 1992. The album marked a significant shift in the band's sound, incorporating elements of punk rock, funk, and hip-hop. It features a blend of live instrumentation and sampling, showcasing the band's musical versatility. Tracks like 'So What'cha Want' and 'Pass the Mic' highlight their innovative approach to music, while the album's overall sound reflects the band's growth and maturity. Check Your Head is often regarded as a landmark album in the alternative hip-hop genre and has received critical acclaim for its creativity and influence.