All-time favorite albums #3. Beastie Boys – Paul’s Boutique

The Beastie Boys have been one of the few constants in my life, and in my musical evolution. Whether I was digging on metal, country, or whatever garage rock, weirdo shit I was into at the time, the Beasties—and especially this album—were in rotation. Then again, it’s one of those records where you hear something new with each listen. From experience, Paul’s Boutique sounds better on cassette in a beat-up car stereo. Let’s not kid around—the entire thing is a fucking masterpiece. Especially “3-Minute Rule,” which absolutely rules.