Paul's Boutique

Paul's Boutique

Beastie Boys

2.7/ 5.0 from 5 ratings
#755 Overall#11 for 1989
Descriptors
sample-denseeclecticfunkyvirtuosic

Reviews

CL
cloudstatic382.0
Apr 5, 2026

A disappointing effort from an otherwise talented artist.

PR
probe-tidal741.0
Apr 5, 2026

I tried multiple times but can't connect with this at all.

LO
lotus.atmospheric924.0
Apr 5, 2026

Occasionally overindulgent but the quality is undeniable.

SO
soft-current3.5
Apr 5, 2026

The singles are obvious highlights but the deep cuts are excellent too.

PR
prism.jagged893.0
Apr 5, 2026

I can see why this has its fans but it just doesn't connect with me the way their other work does. The songwriting feels less inspired and the production, while technically impressive, feels a bit sterile. A few standout moments keep it from being a total miss.