Postmodern Artists: Beastie Boys

One of the greatest trio's of all time, if not the best.
The Beastie Boys emerged in the early 80's releasing two EP's; Polly Wog Stew and Cooky Puss. However they did not release their first real album Licensed to Ill until 1986:

Licensed to Ill (1986)

Paul's Boutique (1989)

Check Your Head (1992)

Ill Communication (1994)

The In Sound From Way Out! (1996)

Hello Nasty (1998)

To the 5 Boroughs (2004)

The Mix-Up (2007)

Hot Sauce Committee Part Two (2011)

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I think that the Beastie Boys have to be considered a postmodern music artist because of their ability to change their style, their style is so changeable that in many of their albums their are songs which range from rap/hip-hip to much heavier almost rock genre. Although this it true of many of their albums one particular example is from the Ill Communication album which features heavily rap influenced songs such as Get It Together featuring Q-tip from a Tribe Called Quest which contrasts with the heavier rock genre of songs such as Sabotage.

  

Here are some more examples of songs by the Beastie Boys which show their versatility and range of style:

Fight for your Right.



Girls.