
25 July 1989 · 38 YEARS
Paul's Boutique
Beastie Boys
The production, helmed by the Dust Brothers in Los Angeles, layered hundreds of obscure snippets into a hazy experience. This approach pushed the boundaries of sampling and hip-hop history.
Moving away from earlier punk-rap influences, the record thrives on its multi-layered construction. It represents a moment where creative output was only restricted by the extent of a record collection.