yeah sorry 4 trolling, carry on
― contendo entertainment system (some dude), Sunday, 13 May 2012 20:00 (twelve years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwenqnZnX2g
57. "SLOW AND LOW" (1986) [69 points, 3 votes]
― Johnny Fever, Sunday, 13 May 2012 20:05 (twelve years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnHCX7jkAbs
56. "TRANSITIONS" (1994) [71 points, 2 votes]
― Johnny Fever, Sunday, 13 May 2012 20:15 (twelve years ago) link
Love the Heart Attack Man performance.
― Ismael Klata, Sunday, 13 May 2012 20:15 (twelve years ago) link
Transitions - maybe one of my very favourite instrumentals of all time
― Scary Move 4 (dog latin), Sunday, 13 May 2012 20:19 (twelve years ago) link
Heartattack Man is totally essential to Ill Communication- bursts out of nowhere, smacks you in the funnybone, leaves without trace.
― Scary Move 4 (dog latin), Sunday, 13 May 2012 20:25 (twelve years ago) link
Also makes me wonder why hardcore and hiphop didn't get married in this way more often. Who else did stuff like this other than maybe Bad Brains?
― Scary Move 4 (dog latin), Sunday, 13 May 2012 20:29 (twelve years ago) link
I voted for both Funky Boss and Heart Attack Man, so thanks for this bonus bit (and the video).
― sleeve, Sunday, 13 May 2012 20:30 (twelve years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ri1Yb4YKOc
71. "EGG RAID ON MOJO" (1982) [71 points, 4 votes]
― Johnny Fever, Sunday, 13 May 2012 20:44 (twelve years ago) link
fuck me
55. "EGG RAID ON MOJO" (1982) [71 points, 4 votes]
― Johnny Fever, Sunday, 13 May 2012 20:45 (twelve years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu0dGCEXT3Y
54. "ALIVE/ALIVE AT YAUCH'S HOUSE" (1999) [73 points, 4 votes]
― Johnny Fever, Sunday, 13 May 2012 20:53 (twelve years ago) link
Alive is a track I like way more now than I did 13 years ago. Glad it crept up this high.
― Johnny Fever, Sunday, 13 May 2012 21:01 (twelve years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8Rs-I2K148
53. "LIVE AT PJ'S" (1992) [77 points, 4 votes]
Check the cd longbox!
― Johnny Fever, Sunday, 13 May 2012 21:10 (twelve years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSOe4VgJORk
52. "MULLET HEAD" (1994) [80 points, 3 votes. 1 first place vote]
Thanks to the bonus round, every first place vote will be accounted for. :)
― Johnny Fever, Sunday, 13 May 2012 21:24 (twelve years ago) link
Looooooooooove Live at PJ's...the way Ad Rock comes in on that is just all-time KLASSIK
― Peppermint Patty Hearst (VegemiteGrrl), Sunday, 13 May 2012 21:29 (twelve years ago) link
Egg Raid on Mojo is fkin great too, didn't vote for it but it was on my shortlist
Also live at PJ's outro 'If you're drivin don't drink, and if you're drinkin don't drive" reminds me of my best friend's Dad - he was an AM radio DJ in my hometown & had a latenight sports-talk show, and his sign off was 'If you're going to drink and drive, drink milk and say alive' :)
― Peppermint Patty Hearst (VegemiteGrrl), Sunday, 13 May 2012 21:31 (twelve years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNB8pNqwrKw
51. "TOO MANY RAPPERS (ft. NAS)" (2009/11) [82 points, 4 votes]
― Johnny Fever, Sunday, 13 May 2012 21:32 (twelve years ago) link
― Scary Move 4 (dog latin), Sunday, May 13, 2012 4:29 PM (55 minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
Bad Brains had appx zero hip-hop influence afaik
I think about this alot though. I think the lineage is• "Cookie Puss"• The last 10 seconds of "Change the Style" by Son of Bazerk• The first Body Count album• The hxc tracks on Check Your Head and Ill Communication• The Roots' "!!!!!!" [this is track three off Phrenology and YouTube is no help]
― thommys got bendz (Whiney G. Weingarten), Sunday, 13 May 2012 21:34 (twelve years ago) link
Bonus round tally
TIE 60. "LIGHTEN UP" (1992) [61 points, 3 votes]TIE 60. "FUNKY BOSS" (1992) [61 points, 3 votes]59. "SLOW RIDE" (1986) [63 points, 3 votes]58. "HEART ATTACK MAN" (1994) [66 points, 4 votes]57. "SLOW AND LOW" (1986) [69 points, 3 votes]56. "TRANSITIONS" (1994) [71 points, 2 votes]55. "EGG RAID ON MOJO" (1982) [71 points, 4 votes]54. "ALIVE / ALIVE AT YAUCH'S HOUSE" (1999) [73 points, 4 votes]53. "LIVE AT PJ'S" (1992) [77 points, 4 votes]52. "MULLET HEAD" (1994) [80 points, 3 votes, 1 first place vote]51. "TOO MANY RAPPERS (ft. NAS)" (2009/11) [82 points, 4 votes]
― Johnny Fever, Sunday, 13 May 2012 21:35 (twelve years ago) link
I made a mistake upthread - Son of Neckbone was a b-side from Sure Shot.
― Scary Move 4 (dog latin), Sunday, 13 May 2012 22:20 (twelve years ago) link
wow -- "Live at PJ's" sounds dreadful.
― Exile in lolville (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Sunday, 13 May 2012 22:24 (twelve years ago) link
^ my only vote to place so far. too (slow and) low.
plus many/much cheers & thanks to dr. johnny! looking forward to the rest of the results...
― 10. “Pour Some Sugar On Me” – Tom Cruise (contenderizer), Sunday, 13 May 2012 22:48 (twelve years ago) link
^ my only vote to place so far.
since this is a good band that I care about deeply, can we not shit up this thread with this garbage
― thommys got bendz (Whiney G. Weingarten), Sunday, 13 May 2012 23:01 (twelve years ago) link
eh, was mostly an excuse to say thanks, johnny. save your "glory days" flexing for later.
― 10. “Pour Some Sugar On Me” – Tom Cruise (contenderizer), Sunday, 13 May 2012 23:09 (twelve years ago) link
― i am the official internet police officer, and i am here to SHIT ON YOUR THREAD (Whiney G. Weingarten), Sunday, May 13, 2012 4:01 PM (8 minutes ago)
― 10. “Pour Some Sugar On Me” – Tom Cruise (contenderizer), Sunday, 13 May 2012 23:10 (twelve years ago) link
I like the thread, I'm shitting on your shitty post
― thommys got bendz (Whiney G. Weingarten), Sunday, 13 May 2012 23:44 (twelve years ago) link
yeah, that much was clear. enjoy whatever sad thrill you get out of your internet hardman routine.
― 10. “Pour Some Sugar On Me” – Tom Cruise (contenderizer), Sunday, 13 May 2012 23:49 (twelve years ago) link
fucking people, i tell you...
There have been 20+ of this sort of ballot poll and the statistical updates in the results threads are SOP. I really don't think you are capable of getting loud enough to shout it all down.
― improvised explosive advice (WmC), Sunday, 13 May 2012 23:51 (twelve years ago) link
It's okay, if a bit redundant in that one could easily make a cdr comp of most of these tracks anyway these days.
If you had access to the multitracks to make the instrumental versions of the CYH tracks that had vocals.
― ┗|∵|┓ (sic), Monday, 14 May 2012 00:03 (twelve years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e8j3-TuzCs
50. "GIRLS" (1986) [83 points, 5 votes]
― Johnny Fever, Monday, 14 May 2012 15:03 (twelve years ago) link
that's the one song of their that i can't reach for the dial fast enough when it comes on, glad to see it pulling up the caboose on the top 50.
― contendo entertainment system (some dude), Monday, 14 May 2012 15:08 (twelve years ago) link
Ha! Fitting start.
― pandemic, Monday, 14 May 2012 15:08 (twelve years ago) link
btw, their most-played songs on alternative radio, in order of most spins, at least as of a few years ago: Fight For Your Right, Intergalactic, Sabotage, No Sleep Til Brooklyn, Brass Monkey, So What'cha Want, Girls, Paul Revere, Sure Shot
― contendo entertainment system (some dude), Monday, 14 May 2012 15:12 (twelve years ago) link
I cut "Girls" because it's a little too ugh, but I admit to a lot of affection for it. Some dorky friends of mine in college reworked it as a theme song for our dorm (all honors kids), as "Nerds." (Nerds! Do their homework/Nerds! Got no girlfriends/Nerds! etc etc etc)
― something of an astrological coup (tipsy mothra), Monday, 14 May 2012 15:15 (twelve years ago) link
I would listen to "Nerds".
― Johnny Fever, Monday, 14 May 2012 15:15 (twelve years ago) link
braggin 2012
― thommys got bendz (Whiney G. Weingarten), Monday, 14 May 2012 15:17 (twelve years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PLfjhQG97I
49. "SHE'S ON IT" (1985) [93 points, 4 votes]
― Johnny Fever, Monday, 14 May 2012 15:22 (twelve years ago) link
"I had nothing to do with it, man! My voice isn't even on that song. Those fools made the record when I was outta the studio. But I'm not makin' any excuses -- it's a jackass song." - MCA on "Girls," from a 2004 Entertainment Weekly interview
― intheblanks, Monday, 14 May 2012 15:23 (twelve years ago) link
haha yet another reason MCA was way cool
i voted for "She's On It" but it was an admittedly contrarian move
― contendo entertainment system (some dude), Monday, 14 May 2012 15:25 (twelve years ago) link
fuck yeah
― thommys got bendz (Whiney G. Weingarten), Monday, 14 May 2012 15:28 (twelve years ago) link
i majored in advanced beastie in college
― thommys got bendz (Whiney G. Weingarten), Monday, 14 May 2012 15:29 (twelve years ago) link
She's On It is tops...and I have a fondness for Girls cuz it's silly
― Peppermint Patty Hearst (VegemiteGrrl), Monday, 14 May 2012 15:31 (twelve years ago) link
How on earth did Girls beat Slow Ride?
― nate woolls, Monday, 14 May 2012 15:35 (twelve years ago) link
it's 20 times as famous?
― contendo entertainment system (some dude), Monday, 14 May 2012 15:36 (twelve years ago) link
it's better?
― Exile in lolville (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Monday, 14 May 2012 15:40 (twelve years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WgFhBzVrvI
TIE 47. "TIME FOR LIVIN'" (1992) [95 points, 5 votes]
― Johnny Fever, Monday, 14 May 2012 15:56 (twelve years ago) link
i fkn love this song so much, it was in my 20 (I can't remember where)
*flails around cubicle pogoing wildly*
― Peppermint Patty Hearst (VegemiteGrrl), Monday, 14 May 2012 16:00 (twelve years ago) link
(sorry, no decent video options for this one...)
TIE 47. "FINGER LICKIN' GOOD" (1992) [95 points, 5 votes]
― Johnny Fever, Monday, 14 May 2012 16:11 (twelve years ago) link
I've never really got the hang of Check Your Head. IllComm always struck me as a much much stronger record
― Scary Move 4 (dog latin), Thursday, 17 May 2012 20:38 (twelve years ago) link
my ballot
1. pass the mic - 402. paul revere - 363. shake your rump - 334. brass monkey - 305. she’s crafty - 286. sure shot - 267. cooky puss - 258. looking down the barrel of a gun - 249. rhymin & stealin - 2310. sabotage - 2211. jimmy james - 2112. hold it now hit it - 2013. gratitude - 1914. mullet head - 1815. remote control - 1716. hey ladies - 1617. no sleep til brooklyn - 1518. car thief - 1419. triple trouble - 1320. fight for your right - 12
five fave albums1. dj green lantern presents new york state of mind2. licensed to ill3. check your head4. paul’s boutique5. ill communication
five fave videos1 fight for your right2 sabotage3 no sleep til brooklyn4 body movin5 hey ladies
― balls, Thursday, 17 May 2012 20:47 (twelve years ago) link
My Ballot:
High Plains DrifterLooking Down The Barrel of a GunSabotageSo What’cha WantShadrachEgg ManHey LadiesShake Your RumpPass the MicGratitudeProfessor BootyFight For Your RightGirlsRhymin and StealinFinger Lickin’ GoodSure Shot3 MCs and 1 DJB-Boy BouillabaisseJimmy JamesShe’s Crafty
― kornrulez6969, Thursday, 17 May 2012 20:56 (twelve years ago) link
Thanks for putting this together!
Albums:
1. Check Your Head2. Paul’s Boutique3. Ill Communication4. License to Ill5. Hello Nasty
Tracks:
1. Shake Your Rump - 402. So What’cha Want - 363. Root Down - 334. Rhymin and Stealin - 305. Professor Booty - 286. Car Thief - 267. Pass the Mic - 258. Get it Together - 249. Paul Revere - 2310. Gratitude - 2211. Something’s Got to Give - 2112. Sounds of Science - 2013. Sabotage - 1914. Eugene’s Lament -1815. Jimmy James - 1716. Intergalactic -1617. High Plains Drifter - 1518. Lighten Up - 1419. Flute Loop - 1320. Stand Together - 12
― chewy, Thursday, 17 May 2012 21:11 (twelve years ago) link
Shake Your Rump was my own #1, and has been since pretty much the first time I heard it. I may not have fully understood Paul's Boutique when I was 15, but I understood that Shake Your Rump was otherworldly great.
― Naive Teen Idol, Thursday, 17 May 2012 21:15 (twelve years ago) link
btw I saw this yesterday
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m46re32dRV1qzopi5o1_1280.jpg
― Dominique, Thursday, 17 May 2012 21:24 (twelve years ago) link
I submitted 5 videos but I guess I'm not super bummed if no one else did.
― billstevejim, Friday, 18 May 2012 04:29 (twelve years ago) link
In re Shake Your Rump (which was also my #1), lots of talk itt about great lead-off songs, but SYR is a perfect #2 song, a sucker punch after the drifting intro. You get that quick rattling snare fill, and then NOW I ROCK A HOUSE PARTY AT THE DROP OF A HAT...
― something of an astrological coup (tipsy mothra), Friday, 18 May 2012 04:38 (twelve years ago) link
I'm gonna tabulate the video votes soon. Just haven't done it yet.
― Johnny Fever, Friday, 18 May 2012 04:47 (twelve years ago) link
i didn't post my vid votes cuz I knew they were still to come
― Peppermint Patty Hearst (VegemiteGrrl), Friday, 18 May 2012 04:48 (twelve years ago) link
Thanks for running this poll, Mr Fever. It's been awesome.
― Sick Mouthy (Scik Mouthy), Friday, 18 May 2012 07:54 (twelve years ago) link
yes, thank you! the only silver lining about MCA's sad passing is that my enthusiasm for the BBoys has been completely renewed.
― Scary Move 4 (dog latin), Friday, 18 May 2012 10:59 (twelve years ago) link
Great work JF, really enjoyed this. 'Shake Your Rump' is a nice surprise #1.
1. So What'cha WantJimmy JamesLooking Down the Barrel of a GunShake Your RumpThe Sounds of ScienceFlute LoopPass the MicGet It TogetherCar ThiefGratitudeSkills to Pay the BillsSomething's Got to GiveHigh Plains DrifterSabotageRemote ControlEgg ManRhymin' & Stealin'Ricky's ThemeHey LadiesSong for the Man
1. Check Your HeadPaul's BoutiqueIll CommunicationHello NastyLicensed to Ill
― Gavin, Leeds, Friday, 18 May 2012 12:02 (twelve years ago) link
and then NOW I ROCK A HOUSE PARTY AT THE DROP OF A HAT...
Possibly the greatest single moment in their catalog. Sonic grenade.
― Badmotorfinger Debate Club (MFB), Friday, 18 May 2012 15:36 (twelve years ago) link
http://sickmouthy.com/2012/05/20/how-is-pauls-boutique-psychedelic/
― Sick Mouthy (Scik Mouthy), Sunday, 20 May 2012 08:55 (twelve years ago) link
been busy all of last week, so i've only just caught up with this. terrific poll!
hey dom, where'd you see that mural? <3 it so much.
voted negotiation limerick file as my #1. when i was 17, i used to try and buy 2 copies of 12"'s and mess with 'em, and I played w/ NLF for hours upon hours and never got sick of it. still shit at dj-ing mind.
i fucking love the beastie boys.
― a hoy hoy, Thursday, 24 May 2012 10:02 (twelve years ago) link
Just noticed the other day that “Car Thief” samples “I’ll Bet You.” Think it’s the Jackson Five version but not 100% sure.
― The Soundtrack of Burl Ives (James Redd and the Blecchs), Tuesday, 7 January 2020 20:17 (four years ago) link
Yeah its not the Funkadelic version
― Οὖτις, Tuesday, 7 January 2020 21:48 (four years ago) link
And it’s certainly not the Theresa Lindsey version.
― The Soundtrack of Burl Ives (James Redd and the Blecchs), Tuesday, 7 January 2020 21:57 (four years ago) link
happy 30th to ill communication
― mookieproof, Friday, 31 May 2024 22:30 (one week ago) link
License to Ill is not far from being 40!
― octobeard, Saturday, 1 June 2024 00:46 (one week ago) link