Beastie BoysIll Communication

Label:

Brooklyn Dust Music – CDEST 2229

Format:

CD , Album, Reissue

Country:

Europe

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Jazz-Funk

Tracklist

1 Sure Shot
Performer [Portions Of "Howlin' For Judy"]Jeremy Steig
Written-ByCaldato*
Written-By [Portions Of "Howlin' For Judy"]J. Steig*
3:19
2 Tough Guy
Beats [Hardcore Beats]Amery Smith
Written-ByBeastie Boys
0:57
3 B-boys Makin' With The Freak Freak
Written-ByBeastie Boys
3:53
4 Bobo On The Corner
Written-ByNishita*
1:13
5 Root Down
Performer [Samples From "Root Down (And Get It)"]Jimmy Smith
Written-ByBeastie Boys
Written-By [Samples From "Root Down (And Get It)"]J. Smith*
3:32
6 Sabotage
Written-ByBeastie Boys
2:58
7 Get It Together
Featuring [Appears]Q-Tip
Performer [Samples From "Headless Heroes Of The Apocalypse"]Eugene McDaniels
Written-ByJ. Davis*
Written-By [Samples From "Headless Heroes Of The Apocalypse"]E. McDaniels*
4:05
8 Sabrosa
Written-ByNishita*
3:29
9 The Update
Performer [Sample From "Children Of The Earth Flames"]John Klemmer
Written-ByNishita*
3:15
10 Futterman's Rule
Written-ByNishita*
3:42
11 Alright Hear This
Performer [Excerpts From "Graffiti Rock"]Michael Holman
Written-ByBeastie Boys
3:07
12 Eugene's Lament
ViolinEugene Gore
Written-ByNishita*
2:12
13 Flute Loop
Performer [Elements From "Flute Thing"]The Blues Project
Performer [Sample From "Craps (After Hours)"]Richard Pryor
Written-ByCaldato*
Written-By [Elements From "Flute Thing"]Al Kooper
1:54
14 Do It
Featuring [Appears]Biz Markie
Written-ByNishita*
3:16
15 Ricky's Theme
Written-ByNishita*
3:43
16 Heart Attack Man
Beats [Hardcore Beats]Amery Smith
Written-ByBeastie Boys
2:15
17 The Scoop
Performer [Sample From "Jacob's Ladder"]Cedar Walton
Performer [Samples From "Atma-Tomorrow"]Michael Urbaniak's Fusion*
Performer [Samples From "I Know I Could Love You Better"]The Free Movement*
Performer [Samples From "Tough"]Kurtis Blow
Written-ByCaldato*
Written-By [Sample From "Jacob's Ladder"]C. Walton Jr.*
Written-By [Samples From "Tough"]R. Simmons*
3:36
18 Shambala
Written-ByNishita*
3:40
19 Bodhisattva Vow
Written-ByCaldato*
3:08
20 Transitions
Written-ByNishita*
2:31

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Capitol Records, Inc.
  • Copyright ©Capitol Records, Inc.
  • Recorded AtG-Son Studios
  • Mixed AtG-Son Studios
  • Mastered AtFuture Disc
  • Glass Mastered AtEMI Uden
  • Pressed ByEMI Uden

Credits

  • Bass [Fender Jazz, Zelinger], Acoustic Bass [Uprights]MC Adam Yauch*
  • DesignGibran Evans
  • Drums [Trap Kits]Mike D
  • EngineerMario Caldato Jr.
  • Engineer [Assistant]Settley*
  • GuitarAdrock*
  • KeyboardsMoney Mark
  • Legal [Sample Clearance, At My Forte]Pat Shannahan
  • Management"Old School Ron"*
  • Mastered ByTom Baker (3)
  • Painting [Inside]Alex Grey
  • PercussionEric Bobo
  • Photography By [All Other Photos]Ari Marcopoulos
  • Photography By [Cover]Bruce Davidson (2)
  • ProducerMario Caldato Jr.

Notes

Issued in a transparent tray jewel case with a 16-page booklet.

Recorded and Mixed at G-Son Studios, with the parquet floor, Atwater Village, CA. and Tin Pan Alley, New York, N.Y. Sequenced at Bundy's Playhouse. Mastered at Futuredisc.

Inspiration provided by:

"Sure Shot": Contains a sample from "The Funny Sides Of Moms Mabley" recording courtesy of MCA Records Inc.; and embodies portions of the composition "Howlin' For Judy" (J. Steig) published by EMI Deshon Music Inc. (BMI), performed by Jeremy Steig, courtesy of Blue Note Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc.

"Root Down": Contains samples from "Root Down (and Get It)" (J. Smith) published by Jimmy's Music and performed by Jimmy Smith under license from PolyGram Special Markets, a division of PolyGram Group Distribution, Inc.

"Get It Together": Contains samples from "Headless Heroes Of The Apocalypse" (E. McDaniels) published by Lonport Music (BMI), performed by Eugene McDaniels, courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corporation, by arrangement with Warner Special Products.

"The Update": Contains a sample from "Children Of The Earth Flames" performed by John Klemmer, courtesy of MCA Records, Inc.

"Flute Loop": Contains elements from "Flute Thing" (Al Kooper, published by Unichappell Music, Inc., Sea-Lark Entertainment and Six Continents Music (BMI). All rights istered by Unichappell Music, Inc. all rights reserved. Used by permission. "Flute Thing" performed by The Blues Project, under license from PolyGram Special Markets, a division of PolyGram Group Distribution, Inc.; and contains a sample from "Craps (After Hours)" performed by Richard Pryor, courtesy of Richard Pryor.

"Alright Hear This": Contains excerpts from "Graffiti Rock" performed by Michael Holman, courtesy of Michael Holman.

"The Scoop": Contains a sample from "Jacob's Ladder" (C. Walton Jr.) published by Vernita Music (BMI) and performed by Cedar Walton Jr., courtesy of Columbia Records; and contains samples from "Atma-Tomorrow" performed by Michael Urbaniak's Fusion, courtesy of Columbia Records; and contains samples from "I Know I Could Love You Better" performed by The Free Movement, courtesy of Columbia Records; and contains samples from "Tough" (J. Moore, L. Smith, R. Ford & R. Simmons) published by Neutral Gray Music, Original J.B. Music, Funkgroove Music & Rushgroove Music (ASCAP) and performed by Kurtis Blow, under license from PolyGram Special Markets, a division of PolyGram Group Distribution.

"When two are served, you may begin to eat" - Gene Futterman.

℗ © 1994 Capitol Records Inc.

Printed in Holland - on back cover.
Made in Holland - on disc.

For the very similar first pressing without SID codes or EMI UDEN in the matrix string, see Ill Communication
For the earlier repress without EMI UDEN in the matrix string but with SID codes, see Ill Communication

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 7 24382 85992 5
  • Barcode (Scanned): 724382859925
  • Label Code: LC 1626
  • Price Code (I): 070
  • Price Code (F): PM 520
  • Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
  • Rights Society: BMI
  • Rights Society: ASCAP
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): EMI UDEN 8285992 @ 2 2-1-9-NL
  • Mastering SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI L047
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 1): not entered
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): EMI UDEN 8285992 @ 2 2-1-10-NL
  • Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI L047
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 2): ifpi 153F
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): EMI UDEN 8285992 @ 2 2-1-3-NL
  • Mastering SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI L047
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 3): 155A
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 5): EMI UDEN 8285992 @ 2 2-1-12-NL
  • Mastering SID Code (Variant 5): IFPI L047
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 5): ifpi 15D3
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 6): EMI UDEN 8285992 @ 2 2-1-5-NL
  • Mastering SID Code (Variant 6): IFPI L047
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 6): ifpi 1580
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 7): EMI UDEN 8285992 @ 2 2-1-3-NL
  • Mastering SID Code (Variant 7): IFPI L047
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 7): ifpi 151B

Other Versions (5 of 137)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
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Ill Communication (2×LP, Album, Gatefold) Grand Royal C1 7243 8 28599 1 8 US 1994
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Ill Communication (CD, Album) Grand Royal TO-8230 Japan 1994
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Ill Communication (2×LP, Album, Gatefold) Brooklyn Dust Music GR006, GR 006 US 1994
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Ill Communication (CD, Album, Club Edition) Grand Royal CDP 528599 US 1994
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Ill Communication (Cassette, Album, Clean) Capitol Records 7243 8 28599 4 9 US 1994

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