Paul’s Boutique

Beastie Boys

Paul’s Boutique

RELEASED: July 25, 1989
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. To All the Girls 1:29 2. Shake Your Rump 3:19 3. Johnny Ryall 3:00 4. Egg Man 2:57 5. High Plains Drifter 4:13 6. The Sounds of Science Meaning 3:11 7. 3‐Minute Rule 3:39 8. Hey Ladies 3:47 9. 5‐Piece Chicken Dinner 0:23 10. Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun 3:28 11. Car Thief 3:39 12. What Comes Around 3:07 13. Shadrach Meaning 4:07 14. Ask for Janice 0:11 15. B‐Boy Bouillabaisse Meaning 12:33
Historical Archive
Paul's Boutique is the second studio album by the Beastie Boys, released on July 25, 1989. It is widely regarded as a landmark album in hip-hop, praised for its innovative sampling and production techniques. The album features a diverse range of musical influences, incorporating elements of funk, rock, and soul, and is celebrated for its intricate lyrical wordplay and humorous themes. Although it did not achieve immediate commercial success, it has since been recognized as one of the greatest albums of all time, influencing countless artists and shaping the direction of hip-hop music.