Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0731452735126 Label: Def Jam Manufacturer: Def Jam Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Def Jam Release Date: March 28, 1995 Sales Rank: 2561 Studio: Def Jam
Amazon.com essential recording: The joke of Licensed to Ill's cover--that the Beasties could crash their jet into the side of a mountain and keep on tickin'--serves as a good metaphor for a career that even some of their 1986 admirers thought might be over after the one-time-only shock of this full-length debut. That thousands of funk-junkie wannabes have since failed at re-creating its groove, breaking-the-law vibe, and ear-splitting mix of rock and rap is an even better joke. And funniest of all is the record itself, which packs dexterous boasts, aural puns, and lots and lots of yelling into a disc that can still be listened to with as much pleasure as it gave in '86. --Rickey Wright
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Rating: - Wack!! Support Lil Wayne, Puff Daddy, and Fred Durst!
This is a disgrace to true rap/rock acts like Limp Bizkit, Korn, and Kid Rock!! Plus the rappin' on here is whack!!!
For TRUE rap or rap/rock listen to
Papa Roach, Limp Bizkit, Lil Wayne, Puff Daddy, Garth Brooks, and Madonna!
Rating: - Hip-Hop that will ROCK your socks off! (5 stars)
When examining the over-the-top gangsta posturing of mainstream hip-hop in the past 15 years, it's easy to see why some cats neglect to pay homage to one of the golden age's finest. This album single-handedly popularized hip-hop in all aspects of mainstream music, as it was the first #1 album in hip-hop history. Rick Rubin's uncanny mix of old school party beats over highly memorable rock samples is one of the most copied formulas in hip-hop history. It stands as some of Rubin's most memorable and excellent production ever. The production isn't the only reason this album was as wildly successful as it was. King Ad-Rock, MCA, and Mike D were three of the most relatable emcee's in history. They were a tight-knit crew of white party-loving fratboy-type dudes that appealed to the white suburbanite crowd on a grand scale - boosting their success to unrivaled numbers.
Every cut on this 1986-classic is fire ... Read More
Rating: - Old News
I like there later stuff, but Rap like rock reaches a point where there's no where new to go!
Rating: - One of the best
I love to listen to Jerry Lewis rap. I have a good time every time I listen to this album.
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