Yes…those Beastie Boys. One of my favorite instrumental cds of all time was their cd In Sound from Way Out! So i was excited when I heard their new cd The Mix-Up was going to be an instrumental jam as well. And after listening to the first cut “Off The Grid” I’m even more excited. For me “No Vocals” is a good thing when it comes to the Beasties.
The Mix-Up is a complete departure from what listeners have come to expect from the Beastie Boys…no vocals, no instruments, no sampling…just instruments. The result is a funky, lounge jam session that is surprisingly laid back and relaxing at times. I predict this cd will generate a new set of fans for the Brooklyn based legends and that’s why MMB has chosen to showcase the new video for “Off the Grid”.
