• Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee
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    11 days ago

    Reading through the comments, it turns out I’ve heard quite a few of their songs, and enjoyed none of them. I don’t get how they were so popular.

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      11 days ago

      Because they were a perfect mix of Punk and Hip Hop. It just fit right into the late 80s and 90s.

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      11 days ago

      They have a historical importance in the hip-hop realm notably when it comes to sampling. See the album Paul’s Boutique.

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        11 days ago

        Ah, I see. So they’re kinda like the Beatles, historically significant, but not actually that good.

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          9 days ago

          You may or may not like the Beastie Boys but oh boy, the Beatles… Maybe one day you’ll realise how great this band is on so many levels. But in the end, doesn’t matter, everyone has its own tastes :-).