Album artwork for 33 1/3 : The Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique by Dan LeRoy

Derided as one-hit wonders, estranged from their original producer and record label, and in self-imposed exile in Los Angeles, the Beastie Boys were written off by most observers before even beginning to record their second album - an embarrassing commercial flop that should have ruined the group's career. But not only did Paul's Boutique eventually transformed the Beasties from a fratboy novelty to hiphop giants, its sample-happy, retro aesthetic changed popular culture forever.

Dan LeRoy

33 1/3 : The Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique

Bloomsbury
Album artwork for 33 1/3 : The Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique by Dan LeRoy
Paperback

£9.99

Paperback

Released 09/11/2018Catalogue Number

9780826417411

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Dan LeRoy

33 1/3 : The Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique

Bloomsbury
Album artwork for 33 1/3 : The Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique by Dan LeRoy
Paperback

£9.99

Paperback

Released 09/11/2018Catalogue Number

9780826417411

Learn more

Derided as one-hit wonders, estranged from their original producer and record label, and in self-imposed exile in Los Angeles, the Beastie Boys were written off by most observers before even beginning to record their second album - an embarrassing commercial flop that should have ruined the group's career. But not only did Paul's Boutique eventually transformed the Beasties from a fratboy novelty to hiphop giants, its sample-happy, retro aesthetic changed popular culture forever.