Names, J: Jimmy

"Jimmy James," Beastie Boys

From the album Check Your Head

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DJ comments: I was pushing for the White Stripes in this spot … “Jolene” or “Jimmy the Exploder” would’ve worked. But it’s hard to argue with this one. One of the best “Side 1, Track 1” choices of all time. — sp

The S Episode: "Shadrach," Beastie Boys

From the album Paul's Boutique

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DJ comments: Paul's Boutique STILL sounds ahead of its time, 19 years later. Of course, with all the legal pitfalls/ungodly expenses that go with sampling these days, there's no wonder it still sounds fresh. — cwc

This video is hot.

Ep. 9, B: Beastie Boys, "Sabotage"

From the album Ill Communication

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DJ comments: I'm pretty sure this was the first Beastie Boys song I ever heard - my brother made a tape with music videos from 1996 (back when Mtv was worth two sh*ts). This was the second video. I've been ill ever since. — BJ

Would that be the video tape Shannon borrowed from me and never returned? (The answer is yes.) That tape ruled. — cwc